Claphatch Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5
- Land size
- 4 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 4
Description
Extending to almost 3,000 sq. ft., together with
a detached brick outbuilding, the house has been
thoughtfully arranged over three floors, celebrating the character of the original oast while providing versatile accommodation perfectly suited to modern family life.
The heart of the house is an elegant kitchen and
dining room, designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining, flowing seamlessly into the principal reception room where generous proportionsand beautiful natural light frame the surrounding landscape.
The charming breakfast room and snug, each
occupying one of the original oast roundels, offer
intimate spaces full of warmth and character, while a well-appointed utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor.
The upper floors provide five beautifully arranged
bedrooms, offering exceptional flexibility. The
principal suite enjoys an en suite bathroom,
complemented by a guest suite with its own en
suite bathroom. Two roundel bedrooms provide
an unforgettable feature of the home, alongside a
further double bedroom, family bathroom and an
impressive playroom or additional reception space.
The gardens and grounds are every bit as
captivating as the house itself. Mature trees,
sweeping lawns and established planting create
a wonderful sense of privacy, while perfectly
positioned terraces provide idyllic spaces for
outside entertaining. Beyond the formal gardens
lies an adjoining paddock, ideal for grazing,
recreation or simply preserving the wonderful sense of openness, extending to approximately 4 acres.
A substantial detached brick outbuilding offers
excellent storage, together with exciting potential
for conversion into a studio or home office, subject to the necessary planning consents. There is ample private parking and space for a garage.
Set in the heart of the High Weald Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty with Bewl Water as
an incredible backdrop. Bewl Water is a beautiful
reservoir with over 800 acres of water surrounded
by rolling hills and woodland. Bewl Water boasts an impressive range of wildlife variety along with water activities, cycling, walking and horse riding.
Located only 4 miles from the delightful market
town of Wadhurst, named the best place to live in
the UK by the Sunday Times in 2023.
Mainline rail services to London Bridge, Waterloo
East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street operate
from Wadhurst (3.7 miles), and Tunbridge Wells
(9 miles) stations. There are a number of wellregarded schools in the area in both the state and private sectors including Marlborough House and St Ronan’s in Hawkhurst, Dulwich Preparatory School in Cranbrook, Benenden School, Holmewood House Preparatory School in Langton Green, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge School, Kent College (for girls) at Pembury. There are also grammar schools for boys and girls in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-02
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,852 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
2 Mbps
Under 10 Mbps here
Suitable for
- Basic browsing & email
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 103
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Stonegate Church of England Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 116
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 269
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 201
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Etchingham Church of England Primary School4.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 98
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Uplands Academy2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 699
- Type
- Academy converter
- Robertsbridge Community College6.2 milesOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 644
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Skinners' Kent Academy6.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,017
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Cranbrook School7.1 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 958
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Christian
- Leigh Academy Mascalls7.4 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,227
- Type
- Academy converter
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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