RAMBLERS REST CHERRY GARDENS HILL GROOMBRIDGE - £1,250,000

Ramblers Rest

Cherry Gardens Hill, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, East , TN3 9NY

Covered Entrance Porch - Open Plan Reception Hall/Dining Room - Drawing Room - Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room - Study - Utility Room - Cloakroom - Master Bedroom Suite with En Suite Bathroom - 4 Further Bedrooms - Family Bathroom/Shower Room - Integral Double Garage - Summer House and further Outbuildings - Approximately 1.24 Acre Plot with Mature Park Like Gardens

Ramblers Rest is a beautifully presented barn style five bedroom detached family home situated within mature park like gardens on the southern outskirts of the popular village of Groombridge and surrounded by an area of outstanding natural beauty, including the open 5,000 acres of Ashdown Forest, which is only 4 miles away. The property was originally constructed during 1986 and then further improved and extended by the current owners to include such features as a superb kitchen/breakfast/family room fitted with an array of quality appliances, contemporary white bathroom suites with travertine tiling and a glass covered dining area leading off a large open plan reception hall. Other features include an oil fired central heating system, double glazing, double garage with ample off road parking and a plot of approximately 1.24 acres made up of large easy to maintain sweeping lawns bordered by mature hedging, trees and shrubs. There are also several outbuildings including a double garage situated at the rear. To be able to fully appreciate this individual luxury home, we have no hesitation in recommending an internal inspection at your earliest convenience.

The accommodation comprises:

COVERED ENTRANCE PORCH: With panelled entrance door with full height windows to both sides leading to:

RECEPTION HALL/DINING AREA: A most impressive entrance with limed oak flooring, two radiators, central staircase, glazed panelled roof and full height windows provide the dining area with extensive views over the rear garden.

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM: BEDROOM 2: White counter sunk wash hand basin, low level wc, range of built in cupboards, stone tiled floor, coved Windows to rear and side, extensive range of built in cupboards and wardrobes, coved ceiling, double ceiling, extractor fan, window to front, single radiator. radiator, power points.

DRAWING ROOM: BEDROOM 3: A large comfortable room with windows to front and side, doors to rear garden providing a triple aspect Windows to front and side, single radiator, power points. to the room. There is an attractive brick open fireplace with York stone hearth, coved ceiling, three radiators, wall lighting, power points. BEDROOM 4: Side window, radiator, built in wardrobes with sliding doors, coved ceiling. STUDY: Another triple aspect room with windows and doors overlooking the gardens, double radiator, power BEDROOM 5: points. Built in double wardrobe, coved ceiling, full height windows to the rear giving garden views, single radiator, telephone point. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM/FAMILY ROOM: Fitted with a comprehensive range of oak panelled wall and base units with granite work surfaces, two FAMILY BATHROOM: and a half bowl under work top sink unit with mixer taps and waste disposal. An extensive range of Neff White suite comprising of an elliptical panelled bath with mixer taps and hand spray, low level wc, wall appliances include an integrated dishwasher, induction two ring electric hob set into a central island mounted wash hand basin, bidet, separate shower cubicle with plumbed in shower, side window, ceiling with peninsular breakfast bar, a Range style cooker with five LPG gas burners, large filter hood above, down lights, chrome towel rail, half height tiling to walls. electric multi function oven, separate steam oven and warming drawer, American style fridge freezer, wine cooler and coffee machine. Coved ceiling with down lighting, travertine stone floor, two radiators, OUTSIDE: windows to both front and side, doors to both side and rea r leading to garden. Door to: The property is accessed from the road via a gravel driveway with a parking and turning area to the front of the house and garage. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and has a five bar gate to one UTILITY ROOM/SHOWER ROOM: side allowing access for vehicles in to the rear garden, should this be required. A post and rail fence on Fitted with a stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer taps, space for washing machine, tumble the other side keeps the garden well contained. A flagstone path leads from the driveway around one dryer, etc, power points, wall cupboards, coved ceiling, single radiator, travertine stone floor. Separate side of the house to the rear and terrace where there are steps up to the sweeping lawns. The terrace shower cubicle with plumbed in shower, glazed doors, access to loft space, personal door to garage. provides access to a greenhouse and shed, plus a large area for outdoor living and entertaining, accessed via the kitchen, study, dining room and drawing room. A further area of lawn stretches behind A sweeping staircase with wooden balustrade leads from the reception hall up to: the terrace and leads up to a separate brick paved area which surrounds a large pond. This is overlooked by a timber summer house with power and lighting. The park like grounds carry on to a LANDING: further area of garden which houses a double garage and shed and is bordered by a field to the rear. Partially galleried landing with window to front and picture window to rear, coved ceiling, built in linen cupboard and airing cupboard containing the hot water tank with shelving above, access to loft space. SITUATION: Ramblers Rest lies approximately 1.3 miles to the south of the popular village of Groombridge MASTER BEDROOM: approximately 5.5 miles south west of . Groombridge is best known for the Windows to rear and side, two radiators, range of built in wardrobes and cupboards including dressing historic Groombridge Place with its award winning gardens. The village has a thriving local community table, power points, coved ceiling. and amenities include a well regarded primary school, GP surgery, general store, bakery, post office, two churches and two public houses. Leisure facilities include a cricket ground, recreational ground, the EN SUITE BATHROOM: Country Park and the historic Groombridge Place. is approximately 3.2 miles White suite comprising of a Whirlpool panelled bath with mixer taps and plumbed in shower, twin to the south offering a further range of every day amenities including a Waitrose, Tesco, Lidl and elliptical basins with mixer taps set on stone surface with cupboards and drawers beneath, low level wc, Morrisons supermarkets. chrome towel rail, stone tiled floor, large wall mounted mirror, ceiling down lights, two velux style windows, access to loft space with light.

Schooling includes both state and private, catering for a wide range of age groups. For the commuter traveller there is a choice of stations at either Eridge, approximately 2.8 miles distance, Crowborough approximately 4.9 miles distance with journey times to London Bridge approximately 55 minutes and Tunbridge Wells which is approximately 5.9 miles distance, has a service into Charing Cross via London Bridge with a travel time of approximately 50 minutes.

DIRECTIONS: From central Tunbridge Wells following the London Road A26 south, continue straight over the first roundabout and at the second roundabout take the second exit right onto Major Yorks Road. At the top of the hill turn left at the mini roundabout on to the A264 towards , and Groombridge. Follow this road through Langton Green when it becomes the B2110 and down the hill into Groombridge village. At the mini roundabout bear right onto the Road and take the left hand turn effectively straight on to the B2188 Crowborough. At the sharp right hand bend once out of the village, the driveway to Ramblers Rest can be found after approximately a mile on the left hand side.

SERVICES: Oil fired central heating, mains electricity and water, private drainage.

OUTGOINGS: Council Tax Band G.

TENURE: Freehold.

VIEWING: By telephone appointment to Wood & Pilcher on 01892 511211.

AGENTS NOTE: Whilst the property postal address is Tunbridge Wells (), Ramblers Rest is actually located in the county of .

Important notice - These details have been prepared and issued in good faith and do not constitute The Cross, Crowborough, representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. Please note that we have not carried out a structural survey of the property, nor have we tested any of the services or appliances. All East Sussex, TN6 1AL measurements are intended to be approximate only. All photographs show parts of the property as Tel: 01892 665666 they were at the time when taken. Any reference to alterations or particular use of the property wherever stated, is not a statement that planning, building regulations or other relevant consent Email: [email protected] has been contained. Floorplan. All measurements, walls, doors, windows, fittings and appliances BRANCHES A T CROWBOROUGH, HEATHFIELD, TONBRIDGE TUNBRIDGE WEL LS, SOUTHBORO UGH & ASSOCIA TED LONDON OFFICE their sizes and locations are shown conventionally and are approximate only and can not be regarded as being a representation either by the seller or his Agent. www.woodandpilcher.co.uk