Astrop House Hurstwood Road, High Hurstwood, , , TN22 4BD

Rear Elevation A CHARACTERFUL AND BEAUTIFULLY-PRESENTED FORMER COACH HOUSE, TOGETHER WITH A PERIOD OUTBUILDING SITUATED IN A SEMI-RURAL POSITION ABOUT 1.3 MILES FROM MAINLINE STATION

• entrance hall • sitting room • dining room • kitchen/breakfast room • sun room • utility room • cloakroom • 4 double bedrooms (one en suite) • family bath/shower room • brick outbuilding • garden • parking to front and rear • EPC = F DESCRIPTION The driveway belongs to Astrop House and leads from the road to the This striking former coach house is believed to date back to the late rear entrance. Several other dwellings and garaging have a right of way 1700s and is stylishly presented, with contemporary fixtures and fittings over the driveway for access. complementing the lovely period features. The light and spacious accommodation is arranged over three floors with a southerly outlook The driveway offers parking space for several cars and there is further towards the South Downs over open countryside to the front. parking to the front of the property.

The property is located in a semi-rural position on the edge of the High SITUATION Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the village of High Astrop House is situated 1.5 miles from the village of High Hurstwood, 5.2 Hurstwood with its pub, village hall and primary school about 1.5 miles miles south of which offers a good choice of supermarkets away and, for those needing to commute, the mainline station at Buxted and shops, and 1.3 miles from the mainline station at Buxted. is about 1.3 miles, enabling a journey to London Bridge from 1 hour 16 minutes. Further points of note include: High Hurstwood enjoys an active community spirit with The Hurstwood • character features including a large stone mounting block on the pub, Holy Trinity Church, High Hurstwood C of E Primary School forecourt, high ceilings with aged oak beams, wood panel internal (rated “Good” in the latest Ofsted report) and the many clubs and doors with drop-latches, fireplaces and oak flooring in the reception social groups which meet at the Village Hall. Buxted also has its own rooms; well-regarded primary school, whilst Tunbridge Wells (12 miles) to the • entrance hall with Fired Earth terracotta tiled floor which continues north, Eastbourne (24 miles) and Brighton (21 miles) to the south, all through to the country-style kitchen/breakfast room with its oil-fired offer more comprehensive facilities. Aga, wine-rack, built-in oven, coffee machine and space for a fridge/ freezer; State and private schools: High Hurstwood or Buxted C of E Primary • separate utility room with space for white goods; schools, preparatory schools in Five Ashes (Skippers Hill), Eastbourne • well-proportioned sitting room featuring large arched multi-paned (Bedes and St Andrews), well-regarded secondary community colleges windows overlooking the garden, a wood burning stove on a flagstone in Crowborough and Uckfield and independent senior schools in hearth, double doors out into a pretty sun room on the south side, Mayfield, Eastbourne and Upper Dicker (Bedes). with exposed brick work and a flagstone floor; • characterful dining room with a fireplace (currently capped) and a Communications: The A26 links with the A21 to the north and the view to the Downs; A22 to the south, providing access to the M25 and M23 and on to • principal bedroom on the first floor with built-in cupboards, a high London, Gatwick and Heathrow airports, the Channel Tunnel Terminus beamed vaulted ceiling, eaves storage and a view towards Buxted; and coastal ports. • two further first floor double bedrooms and a well-appointed family bath/shower room with limestone flooring; Directions: From Tunbridge Wells head south on the A26, through • second floor guest bedroom with a “bat window” forming a delightful Eridge and Crowborough. Continue south and turn left into Chillies feature to one wall, a far-reaching view and a contemporary shower room. Lane just before the Crow and Gate Pub. Remain on Chillies Lane for about 1.2 miles into the village of High Hurstwood, passing The Outside: Hurstwood pub on your left and the property will be found on the left- The pretty enclosed garden lies to the rear of the property and comprises hand side after approximately 1.1 miles, just after Feagans Farm and just a level area of lawn, with mature shrubs and mixed hedging to the before Olive House. boundary, providing shelter and privacy. A flagstone terrace to one side, enhanced by a pergola with honeysuckle and clematis, offers a lovely Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. spot for outdoor entertaining. Outgoings: Council – 01892 653311. Tax band ‘G’. The Outbuilding: Located a short distance from the back door is an attractive brick VIEWING building of 383 sq ft, currently used as a garden store, with the Strictly by appointment with Savills on 01892 507000. If there is any remnants of a cobbled floor, a boarded upper floor for storage and point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss double doors opening out to the drive at the rear of the property. this with us, especially before you travel to view the property. Astrop House, High Hurstwood Gross internal area (approx.) House - 193.9 sq m (2087 sq ft) Outbuilding - 35.6 sq m (383 sq ft) For identification only - Not to scale © Trueplan (UK) Limited

Bedroom Bedroom Master bedroom 3.55 x 2.72 Bedroom 4.53 x 3.16 11'7'' x 8'11'' 4.59 x 4.52 5.11 x 2.90 14'10'' x 10'4'' 15'0'' x 14'10'' 16'9'' x 9'6''

Second floor Restricted height First floor

Dining room Kitchen / Sitting room Breakfast room 4.67 x 3.13 7.06 x 4.57 15'4'' x 10'3'' 4.56 x 4.50 23'2'' x 15'0'' 14'11'' x 14'9'' Outbuilding 7.68 x 4.64 25'2'' x 15'2''

Ground floor Utility Sun room room Entrance 4.35 x 2.38 hall 14'3'' x 7'10''

Savills Tunbridge Wells 53 High Street, Tunbridge Wells Important Notice Kent TN1 1XU Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars [email protected] do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The 01892 507000 text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Photographs taken May 2017 Brochure Prepared May 2017 SK:715061 savills.co.uk