Location

Beechlands is situated in an accessible location in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the road between the popular villages of Wadhurst and Mark Cross. Wadhurst mainline station is about two miles from the property via Fairglen Road, enabling commuting to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street in just over an hour.

Wadhurst village (2.2 miles) offers a wide selection of local shops including a butcher, supermarket, post office, library, chemist, hardware store, cafes and a garage. Comprehensive shopping is catered for in Tunbridge Wells (8 miles).

Schools: Primaries in Wadhurst, Stonegate and Mark Cross, preparatory schools include Skippers Hill in Five Ashes, Sacred Heart Catholic school (Wadhurst), Holmewood House (Langton Green), Marlborough House and St. Ronan’s (Hawkhurst). Nearby Mayfield has its own well-regarded primary school as well as the independent Mayfield School for girls at secondary level. State secondaries include Uplands Community Technology College in Wadhurst, and Kent grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.

Buses: Regular school and public bus services operate from Wadhurst.

Communications: The A267 Frant Road links to the A21 and onto the M25 (junction 5). Gatwick airport is about 31.5 miles to the west. The Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone is about 42 miles to the east. Central London is about 47 miles.

Description

The Old Priory is a striking character property, being one of a small collection of luxury homes within this substantial conversion of an Edwardian priory, which was turned into residential accommodation in the early 1990s.

The private front door opens into a generous reception hall, which leads to the large stylish kitchen, with attractive base and wall units, providing good storage and preparation space, with range of integrated appliances and ample room for a large dining table, ideal for entertaining. There is a good-sized adjoining utility room and a ground floor w.c..

There are two elegant reception rooms, currently arranged to provide a more formal dining room (but this could of course be used as needed, as a family room or even a sizeable study), and a sitting room with French doors that give the option to separate or open the two rooms up whenever required. The sitting room overlooks and opens onto one of the very pretty, walled private terraces.

The first floor comprises the principal bedroom with dressing area and en suite bathroom, together with three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside: Of note, The Old Priory benefits from two private terraces, one which immediately adjoins the house and a further terrace with summer house and pretty seating area with a delightful view over the communal gardens and grounds. The grounds are a major feature of Beechlands, providing a stunning backdrop for the property, with open countryside vista. Of particular note is a delightful ornamental lake featuring an interesting stone bridge and surrounded by mature park-like grounds, offering lovely space for enjoyment of the idyllic position.

A long shared private drive from Best Beech Hill leads up to a turning and parking area to the front of Beechlands, with further visitor parking also available.

Directions

Post code - TN5 6JT. From our offices in Tunbridge Wells proceed out of the town on Frant Road (A267). Continue through Frant before turning left on the B2099 towards Wadhurst. Continue along this road for 3.3 miles, passing the petrol station on the left and take the first right into Mayfield Lane, the B2100. Continue for about 2.2 miles as the road becomes Best Beech Hill and the entrance to Beechlands will be found on the left-hand side.