Shovers Green, Wadhurst, TN5

Set within approximately eight acres in the peaceful hamlet of Shovers Green, Shovers Green House is a handsome Grade II listed country home with real presence, beautifully balanced accommodation and a setting that feels wonderfully private. Extending to over 3,500 sq ft, the property combines the character expected of a period house with a number of thoughtful improvements carried out by the current owners, including updated kitchen and bathroom fittings, raised ceiling heights, underfloor heating, a new boiler and a private drainage system installed in recent years.

The accommodation is arranged over three floors and offers excellent flexibility for family life, guests and entertaining. The kitchen/breakfast room is a particular highlight, designed as a sociable everyday space with a vaulted ceiling, bespoke cabinetry, large island, walk-in pantry and direct access onto the garden. It works beautifully as the heart of the home, with enough space for family life without losing the charm of the original house.

The reception space has a more traditional country-house feel, with a generous sitting room centred around an inglenook fireplace and wood-burning stove, alongside a separate snug and an impressive dining hall featuring a working Lutyens fireplace. These rooms give the house real atmosphere and provide a lovely contrast to the more contemporary kitchen space. A utility/laundry room, boot room, cloakroom/WC and home office add the practicality needed for day-to-day living.

Across the upper floors, there are five bedrooms and three bathrooms, including principal and guest suites, making the layout well suited to larger families or those who regularly have visitors to stay. The bathrooms have been updated sympathetically, keeping the feel of the house while making it more comfortable for modern use.

Outside, the grounds are a major part of the appeal. Extending to approximately eight acres, they include formal gardens, orchard, paddock and woodland, creating a wonderful sense of space and privacy. There is also a former kitchen garden, greenhouse and a charming formal maze with brick pathways, giving the outside space far more character than simply lawn and land.

The property is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway, providing ample parking and leading to a large detached garage, with additional covered parking for further vehicles. There is also planning permission to extend the kitchen further, creating the opportunity to add an additional family/dining space opening onto the garden.

Shovers Green House offers the sort of lifestyle many buyers are looking for but rarely find: a substantial Grade II listed country home with land, privacy, character and practical modern improvements, all within around 1.5 miles of Wadhurst High Street and just under 3 miles from the mainline station. Having previously been marketed at £1.65m and now positioned at offers in excess of £1.5m, it represents a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking a country home of scale and quality in one of the area’s most desirable settings.

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National Trading Standards Material Information Part B Requirements (information that should be established for all properties)

Property Construction – brick and block

Property Roofing – clay tile

Electricity Supply -  National Grid

Water Supply -  Direct mains water

Sewerage – Domestic/small sewage treatment plants

Heating – LPG/oil central heating

Broadband –  FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)

Mobile Signal / Coverage -  good

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Building Safety –  no known concerns

Restrictions – Grade II listed building

Rights and Easements – yes

Flood Risk -  no known concerns

Coastal Erosion Risk - no known concerns

Planning Permission -  no known concerns

Accessibility / Adaptations -  no known concerns

Coalfield / Mining Area -  no known concerns

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EPC Rating: F

Location

Shovers Green House enjoys a peaceful setting within the small hamlet of Shovers Green, surrounded by beautiful East Sussex countryside while remaining within easy reach of Wadhurst. The village offers a strong selection of everyday amenities, including independent shops, cafés, pubs, a butcher, pharmacy and well-regarded local schooling, with a wider range of shopping, restaurants and leisure facilities available in nearby Tunbridge Wells. Wadhurst mainline station is just under three miles away, providing regular services towards London, making the property well placed for those needing access to the capital while still wanting a genuine country lifestyle. The surrounding area is known for its walking routes, open countryside and attractive villages, with Bewl Water, Bedgebury Forest and the wider High Weald countryside all within easy reach.

Garden

The grounds are a true feature of Shovers Green House, extending to approximately eight acres and offering a wonderful sense of privacy and space. Beautifully established formal gardens sit alongside an orchard, paddock and woodland, creating a classic country-house setting with plenty of variety and interest throughout the seasons. A former kitchen garden, greenhouse and charming formal maze with brick pathways add further character, while the surrounding lawns and mature planting provide excellent space for family life, entertaining or simply enjoying the peaceful rural surroundings.