INTRODUCTION Heartenoak Meadows is a small, perfectly formed hamlet-style development of 18 private and 10 affordable two, three and four- bedroom homes in the village of Hawkhurst, Kent. Located 12 miles from Royal Tunbridge Wells, in the heart of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Heartenoak Meadows complements the beauty of the surrounding countryside with a charming blend of individual homes reflecting the character of the local architecture. The properties vary in style, allowing you to choose a home that’s perfectly tailored to the needs of your family. 1 HAWKHURST The village of Hawkhurst sprawls between two central just a few minutes away in nearby Golford. Hawkhurst clusters – to the south is The Moor, which comprises a itself has 200 listed buildings, including picturesque village green, lily pond, Anglican church and residential timber frame cottages and the 18th century Dunk’s School cottages, and to the north is Highgate, with its beautiful and Almshouses. Grade II-listed white clapboard colonnade of shops thought to date back to the 1830s. It also has two public Hawkhurst is served by three schools; state primary houses, a bakery, butchers, takeaways, a boutique cinema Hawkhurst CofE Primary School (rated Good in 2019), and Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, alongside cafés and independent prep schools Marlborough House School and other small businesses. and St. Ronan’s School. A number of secondary, grammar schools and community colleges are also within driving From the 14th century, the Weald was home to Flemish distance. weavers attracted to the Kent countryside by Edward III, who wished to create an English cloth industry to With an abundance of stunning places to walk, explore rival that of the Dutch. Today, relics of Kent’s traditional and see wildlife, and some of the country’s finest stately industries stand throughout the nearby area, including homes, castles and gardens on your doorstep, Hawkhurst traditional oast houses – the oldest surviving example is is one of Kent’s most charming and covetable villages. The Queen’s Inn 2 3 4 5 Cranbook THE CLOUDBERRY UEENS HALL KILNDOWN THEATRE CRANBROOK 1km TRAVEL TIMES Hawkhurst is a 15-minute drive to Etchingham train station, which offers direct services to London Charing Cross. The A229 Etchingham-Charing Cross service has an average journey time of 1hr16, and the fastest train will get you into London in just 1hr14. The first service into London is at 05:46, while the last return train leaves Charing Cross at 23:45. BEDGEBURY NATIONAL PINETUM AND FOREST Etchingham also has a direct line to Hastings (30 minutes), while journeys to the south coast by car are similarly speedy. Rye (27 minutes) and Camber (34 minutes) are an easy drive away for day trips and beach visits. A21 Ashford International is a 41-minute drive away, making for smooth onward travel into Paris, Amsterdam, Marseille and Europe via Eurostar. Hawkhurst is also an easy distance by car to both Gatwick Airport (56 minutes) and the Port of Dover (65 minutes) for seamless holiday transfers. THE GREAT FILMWELL HOUSE THE UEENS INN DALE HILL GOLF SQUASH GOLF CLUB HIGH WEALD CLUB HAWKHURST AONB THE WALLED NURSERY KINO CINEMA THE EIGHT BELLS THE GREAT HOUSE ETCHINGHAM By Train from 9 mins 15 mins Etchingham station A229 HAWKHURST FISH FARM HIGH STREET TUNBRIDGE WELLS TUNBRIDGE WELLS 11 mins 29 mins 21 mins THE ROYAL OAK HASTINGS HASTINGS 16 mins 31 mins 30 mins HURST GREEN TESCO METRO MAIDSTONE LONDON CHARING CROSS 16 mins 33 mins 1hr 16 mins A21 ETCHINGHAM HAWKHURST PHARMACY ASHFORD INTERNATIONAL MAIDSTONE WEST 17 mins 41 mins 1hr 30 mins CURLEW RESTAURANT PRIMARY SCHOOL GATWICK AIRPORT BODIAM 18 mins 56 mins WAITROSE PORT OF DOVER BODIAM CASTLE 20 mins 65 mins CASTLE INN SALEHURST ROBERTSBRIDGE 6 What is it about the English countryside – why is the beauty so much more than visual? Why does it touch one so? I CAPTURE THE CASTLE, DODIE SMITH 8 9 Bewl Water Bodiam Castle THE GREAT OUTDOORS Known as the ‘Garden of England’, it’s no For lovers of tee time, Hawkhurst Golf & Squash surprise that Kent boasts incredibly beautiful Club lies at the edge of the village and its nine- countryside, from the Kent Downs to forests, hole golf course is conveniently placed for locals, meadows and marshes, as well as nature although Kent is very much spoiled for choice reserves, pretty villages and breathtaking when it comes to impressive courses. coastline including the world-famous White Cliffs of Dover. Meanwhile, the Kent & East Sussex Railway and heritage sites like Leeds Castle, the romantic For walking, running, cycling and exploring, the gardens of Vita Sackville-West’s Sissinghurst, 320-acre Bedgebury Forest is a short 10-minute and Bodiam Castle are loved by young and older drive away. The award-winning attraction has generations alike – providing ample places to bike trails, and tree-top courses and zip lines explore at the weekends, all within easy distance that are perfect for family play at the weekends. of Heartenoak Meadows. Meanwhile, the local Hawkhurst Fish Farm has a beautiful collection of lakes filled with carp and catfish, and is adored by anglers. The Waterside Café is a serene spot in which to take in the scenery or enjoy a cream tea. Bedgebury National Forest 10 11 The Moor, Hawkhurst 12 13 At home in the Garden of England 14 15 St Laurence’s Church, Hawkhurst Rye Road, Hawkhurst THINGS TO DO Hawkhurst may be picturesque but it’s certainly not sleepy, with plenty to see and do locally. For culture, the village has its own boutique cinema, Kino, which shows the latest releases – from blockbusters to foreign language films and satellite broadcasts of performances from the National Theatre (NT Live) and the Royal Opera House. Just up the Cordelia James Boutique, Hawkhurst road in Cranbrook, Queen’s Hall Theatre is home to comedy, performance and music and also plays host to the Cranbrook Literary Festival. The delightful Lightfoot Alpacas is also a popular Hawkhurst attraction that will appeal to visiting friends and family keen to meet this very loveable herd, while The Walled Nursery is the perfect place to pass a Sunday afternoon, with its 13 beautiful Victorian glasshouses and fantastic selection of garden plants for sale. The village also boasts high-quality eateries including three stylist pubs; The Great House, The Queen’s Inn and The Eight Bells, and The Prince of Kent restaurant for Indian fine dining. The family-run Michelin-starred restaurant The West House is a short drive away, situated in a pretty weavers cottage in Biddenden. But for nights when you’d rather take it easy at home, there are three local Chinese takeaways, a fish bar and Weald Wine Cellars to keep you refreshed. 16 17 AT HOME Set along a central crescent, Heartenoak Meadows 18 private and 10 affordable homes have been designed with generous outdoor space and are positioned to avoid feeling overlooked. Rather than facing other properties, each home looks out onto the communal green, with its pond and access into the fields beyond, creating a sense of heightened peace within this countryside location. Guided by Hawkhurst’s local architectural charm, the homes vary in style with a selection clad in Cape Cod timber weatherboard in white, ebony, taupe or grey, and others with earth red hand-crafted clay tiles in the traditional Kent style. Together they organically complement the look and feel of the surrounding area. Meanwhile, mature trees, a considered planting scheme and gently sloping lawns beside the pond emphasise Heartenoak Meadow’s sense of tranquility while creating space for children and teenagers to roam. 18 19 Established in 1992 as a family-run housebuilding business, Millwood Designer Homes has worked tirelessly to carve a reputation for building exceptional homes, combining all that is best in local architectural history with the latest in modern technology and innovation. Our passion is for properties that demonstrate outstanding design, skill and our trademark qualities of build and meticulous attention to detail. This has resulted in the company being recognised as one of the leading housebuilders in its region, receiving numerous awards over the years. Heartenoak Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook TN18 4ED T: 01580 820280 E: [email protected] This brochure has been produced for your guidance only. Whilst every care has been taken, its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. 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