Cousley Wood, Wadhurst

Considered to offer superb scope for renovation/refurbishment, this unique, detached, fondly remembered former newsagents store and much loved four bed family home, sitting on a generous plot of 0.22 acres, is coming to the market for the first time since the 1930s, offering a beautiful garden, garage and off road parking, in the popular hamlet of Cousley Wood on the outskirts of Wadhurst, near Bewl Water. EPC: D

Croxted House is fondly remembered by many as being the local newsagents in Cousley Wood, run in the same family from the 1930s to the 1990s. It was also the family home and is set on a generous plot of about 0.22 of an acre to include a garage and driveway, wrap-around garden and even a World War II air raid shelter.

Stepping inside is like stepping back in time so the house does now offer potential for the new owners to really make it their own and potentially extend/remodel, subject to the usual consents.

Points of note include:

• double glazing including some sash windows

• mains gas central heating including boiler installed in 2024

• feature fireplaces

• the original shelving and cabinets still fitted along one wall in the former shop front, now living room

• a large loft space considered to offer further potential for conversion, subject to the usual consents

• driveway and garage to the side of the house providing off-road parking, with further space to potentially move or increase this if required

• beautiful garden to the side and rear of the house, mainly laid to lawn with a mature Apple and Horse Chestnut tree, colourful shrubs and borders. There is also an historic WWII air raid shelter and two sheds.

The property is conveniently located in Cousley Wood, just a few yards from The Old Vine Public House, and within easy access of footpaths to Bewl Reservoir.  On the road is a regular bus service to Tunbridge Wells/Lamberhurst and approximately one mile to the nearest local shops and two miles to Wadhurst village.

Wadhurst which is a very pretty and characterful village with a pretty, predominantly Period High Street in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which has much to offer.  Wadhurst also offers Churches of various denominations within a good and strong community. From a social point of view there are many choices to be made from Period Inns, Gastro Pubs, Restaurants, Cafes, an Art Gallery and many other Societies and Clubs.

From a shopping perspective, in Wadhurst there is a very good local supermarket and Post Office, a family run butchers shop, chemist, delicatessen, a high quality gift shop and ladies outfitters, florist, ironmongers, hairdressers, an excellent library and book shop. Wadhurst also benefits from a very good local doctors and dental practice.

There is an excellent choice of education and care from nurseries and primary schools through to secondary schools, for both boys and girls, in the private and state sector. Nearby leisure facilities include tennis, an excellent children’s playground and a community sports centre.

There are also beautiful walks on the numerous footpaths and bridleways that criss-cross the area, the ever popular Bedgebury Pinetum and Bewl Water Reservoir which offers sailing and other outdoor pursuits.

Wadhurst mainline railway station (about 2.2 miles) provides fast and regular service to London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Cannon Street.

Approximately six miles north of Wadhurst is the lovely Spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, with its fabulous shopping and beautiful Regency style paved Pantiles area, theatres and various other leisure facilities. This town also has very high achieving grammar schools.

Material Information:
Wealden District Council. Tax Band E (rates are not expected to rise upon completion).

Mains Gas, electricity, water and drainage.

The property is believed to be of brick construction under a tiled roof.

We are not aware of any safety or cladding issues. We are not aware of any asbestos at the property although due to its age it is possible.

The property is located within the High Weald National Landscape and local Conservation Area.

The title has restrictions and easements. We suggest you seek legal advice on the title.

According to the Government Flood Risk website, there is a very low risk of flooding.

Broadband coverage:  we are informed that Ultrafast broadband is available to the property.

Mobile Coverage: There is good outside coverage from EE and Three.

We are not aware of any mining operations in the vicinity

We are not aware of planning permission for new houses / extensions at any neighbouring properties.

The property does not have step free access

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