Bruce Manor Close, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5

An attractive and charming Grade II listed apartment in this handsome and substantial period conversion tucked away in this gated development on the edge of Wadhurst

Description

Wadhurst Place is a historic country estate dating back to 1885 built by Adolphus Croft for John Bruce, a descendant of Robert the Bruce, King of the Scots. In approximately 1930 the manor house became a school and was renamed Wadhurst College. In 2015 the building was converted into private residential apartments within this gated development.

9 Bruce Manor Close is a beautifully presented two-bedroom apartment benefiting from charming period features throughout including high ceilings, decorative coving, deep skirting boards and sash style windows.

Situated on the first floor, the front door opens to the entrance hall which is fitted with parquet flooring and underfloor heating, extending to both the sitting room and kitchen. The well-appointed, stylish kitchen is fitted with shaker-style cabinetry topped by quartz worktops providing a good level of storage and preparation space. Integrated appliances include an induction hob, oven, wine fridge, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. The sitting room benefits from two large sash windows flooding the room with light, together with a gas fireplace with a decorative surround and space for a dining table.

The spacious principal bedroom benefits from a stylish en suite shower room. There is a further single bedroom which is served by the well-appointed family bathroom.

Outside, apartment 9 benefits from two allocated parking spaces, with further visitor parking available within the car park. Residents can enjoy the expansive communal grounds which includes both parkland and woodland.

Location

Bruce Manor Close is found in this private, gated development on the outskirts of the pretty village of Wadhurst, which offers a good selection of local shops, including a butcher, delicatessen, hairdressers and florist, together with two supermarkets, including a Jempsons with a post office, a fine church, doctors’ surgery, a sports centre which is shared with the local secondary school, a garage, plus pubs, cafes and restaurants.

The surrounding countryside is great for both walking and horse riding, with many public footpaths and bridleways available nearby.

The large town of Tunbridge Wells is approximately 7.5 miles to the north, with extensive shopping, cultural and entertainment amenities including two theatres, cafes and restaurants, health clubs and and Knights Park out-of-town retail park.

Recreational facilities in the area include golf courses at Lamberhurst, Flimwell and Tunbridge Wells and Bewl Water, the largest stretch of open water in the South East with options including horse riding walking and cycling trails, sailing, canoeing and fishing. There is a tennis club and football club near-by at Sparrows Green, as well as a good network of footpaths in the vicinity and a sports centre at Uplands in Wadhurst.

Mainline rail: Wadhurst station is reached approximately 1.7 miles away, with commuter services to Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street, or Frant (Bells Yew Green) is on the same line about 3.6 miles along the B2169 Bayham Road. Alternatively, Tonbridge (approximately 13.9 miles via the A21 accessed at Lamberhurst), offers more frequent services.

State and private schools: Wadhurst primary school and Uplands Academy in Wadhurst, private preparatory schools in Wadhurst (Sacred Heart), Langton Green (Holmewood House), Tunbridge Wells (The Mead, Rose Hill), Five Ashes (Skippers Hill) and Hawkhurst (St Ronans and Marlborough House). Public schools including Beechwood in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge for boys, Mayfield for girls and Eastbourne, Bedes in Upper Dicker and Brighton, Kent College, Pembury and Sevenoaks which are co-ed.

Communications: The A21 is reached in approximately 5.1 miles, linking through to the M25 London orbital motorway, and thereby to the national motorway network, and to the South coast to Hastings. Gatwick Airport is approximately 28.5 miles to the West, accessible via the motorway or via the A264.

Square Footage: 866 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 118 years remaining.


Additional Info

Outgoings: Wealden District Council

Managing agents: Oakfield P.M Ltd

Services: Mains water, electricity and gas. Private drainage.

Please note: There are some roof repairs due to commence at the building. The associated cost for this is yet to be determined.