Catts Hill, Rotherfield, TN6

Positioned within a small, private road between the villages of Mark Cross and Rotherfield, a handsome, detached country house of character, set within landscaped gardens of just under two acres. With origins dating back to the early 1930s, the architectural styling is very much in sympathy with the Arts & Crafts revival, popular at the time, with red brick and tile hung exteriors under a tall, tiled roof. However, under the expert eye of the current owners, the property has gone through a remarkable, yet sympathetic transformation, bringing the house in to the twenty-first century yet mindful of its original character. Works have included; an exceptional extension to the ground floor together with a new arrangement of internal walls; installation of ‘Crittall’ style, black powder coated aluminium windows, bi-folding and French doors; installation of under floor heating in the kitchen/dining room; installation of a pressurised hot water system; laying of herringbone oak parquet flooring; removal of dark staining to internal oak beams and doors; air conditioning installed in the principal bedroom suite; re pointing to external walls. The style brief is one of quiet luxury, using neutral colours, which complement the light oak features perfectly. The newly configured kitchen/dining/breakfast space is particularly successful. Cabinetry has been bespoke designed by Tom Howley to create a truly stunning kitchen area with beautifully crafted wall and floor units, marble work surfaces and a raised timber breakfast bar. There are integrated appliances by Miele together with a black Aga and a hot water tap. The dining space has half-panelled walls and bi-folding doors opening out to the rear terrace affording a fine aspect of the gardens and of the views beyond. The sitting room is a large and elegant reception room, enjoying a triple aspect and a brick fireplace with large oak bressumer and a wood burning stove. The first floor is given over to three bedrooms supported by three bath/shower rooms, two of which are en-suite. The principal bedroom is marvellous with fitted dressing room and with an en-suite shower room. The second floor has two further double bedrooms – enjoying even better views - and a bathroom.

Outside

The house is set well back from the lane and approached via an ‘in and out’ gravelled drive, which in turn leads to a large parking and turning and the single garage, where we understand there is planning in place to increase the size to allow for two vehicles. The gardens surround the house and extend to just under two acres. There are large swathes of well-tended lawn, shrubberies, colourful herbaceous borders, tall mature trees, specimen varieties and an orchard, whilst York stone terracing provides a wonderful place for outdoor entertaining. Discreetly positioned, to one end of the garden is a large, purpose built, lockable tractor store/work shop.

Situation

Catts Hill is in a semi-rural position at the edge of Rotherfield village, which has a vibrant and engaged community with a busy village hall, local shops and public houses and a primary school. The Royal Spa town of Tunbridge Wells (The Pantiles) is about 5.6 miles away with extensive shopping facilities, artistic and entertainment venues and many varieties of bars, restaurants and cafes, whilst Crowborough is just over 4 miles with its range of local shops and nationally known supermarkets. The area is renowned for the excellent selection in schooling, in the state and private sectors, at primary and secondary levels including grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells, local village primaries, along with Mayfield for Girls, Bedes and prep schools such as Holmewood House, Rose Hill and The Mead.

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold
Services: All mains services.
Local Authority: Wealden District Council. Council Tax Band G