With its cheerful redbrick façade and imposing gables, the exterior of Winburne is the perfect depiction of the comfort and character that awaits within.

Dating back to the turn of the 20th century and nestled within 12 glorious acres of garden and woodland, offering phenomenal views down the valley, Winburne is both an entertaining haven and a true family refuge.

OWNER QUOTE: “We were moving out of London, our eldest was due to start nursery and we just loved the character, even from the outside. Inside, I liked the flow, it’s very logical.” 

Enchanting arrival

Pull off the road and beneath the overhanging laurel, passing the front garden on the right along the gravel driveway which arrives at a turning circle at the top. Directly ahead, a curved wall conceals the swimming pool to the rear.

One of three access points to Winburne and its gardens, a gate provides direct access to the field, whilst another drive close to the corner of Broad Lane brings you along a driveway to the rear, by the kitchen and double garages.

A warm welcome

From beneath the shelter of the porch, step inside, into the warmth and welcome of the capacious reception hall, where wooden flooring flows underfoot and light streams in through a series of windows. A box bay window frames views out over the garden to the front, a toasty spot in which to sit and contemplate beside the warmth of the log-burning stove.

Ahead, the stately and broad solid oak staircase sweeps up to the first-floor landing where five bountiful bedrooms await.

A central hub, this brightly lit space provides access to the main reception rooms, including a spacious front room, currently serving as a play room, where a bow window delivers an abundance of daylight through, and a log-burning stove issues an intoxicating warmth. With ample space for bookcases or a table, this room is ideal for formal dining or for use as a library. French doors offer access out to the garden on sunny summer days.

OWNER QUOTE: “For me the warmth and beauty of this home is its informality. It is a home people can be comfortable in, but the original features also lend it formality.”

Relax and unwind

Make your way through to the spacious and serene lounge on the left. A bountiful room, blissfully decorated in soothing neutral shades, warmth emanates from the log-burning stove, whilst fitted cabinetry creates a functional media wall focal point for cosy evenings in front of the latest Box Set. 

Fitted cupboard units and shelving to the alcoves beside the fireplace offer plenty of storage for photos and cherished items, whilst large windows frame phenomenal views out over the valley and woodland.

Wine and dine

Opening up to the rear of this vast room is a spacious dining area, perfect for entertaining, whilst beyond there is access to a gloriously light-filled garden room, where bifolding doors open to entreat you out into the acres of lawn, woodland and fields. French doors guide you out to the sunny patio terraces to either side, where the swimming pool beckons, perfect for summer parties.

OWNER QUOTE: “It’s an entertaining home with space for children to move and run around inside and out.”

A rear porch area offers access outdoors, to the interior-designer inspired downstairs WC with wash basin and a boot room area, before continuing through into the kitchen.

Feast your eyes

A sociable hub, providing views across valley, cook up a feast for family and friends, utilising the zinc Fisher and Paykel Range cooker with multiple burners. A matching American-style fridge freezer also by Fisher and Paykel offers plenty of storage for your food, matched by the abundant space within the dove grey cabinetry. There is also a Siemens dishwasher.

With space for all the family, gather around the table for Sunday brunches and catch up on the day’s plans.

Savour the view

From the kitchen, take the light filled inner hallway, where French doors again offer access out to the courtyard beyond the kitchen. Freshen up in the cloakroom on the left, before arriving at the boiler room, also housing plumbing for a washing machine and tumbler dryer. Across the hallway, access the two integral garages, separate rooms, connected by a doorway and used respectively as a games room and workshop-storage space.

Annex potential

Above the two garages, accessed by its own separate staircase from the inner hallway, is a large room currently serving as a home gym. Verdant views await from the balcony, where you can enjoy your morning coffee gazing out over nature. Offering excellent annexe potential, this area could be converted into a bedroom-living room, already served by its own shower room.

Returning to the reception hall, ascend the main staircase to the first-floor landing, where light streams down from roof lanterns above. Off the landing, five bountiful bedrooms await.

In the first of the double bedrooms, storage space is plentiful a box bay window captures evocative views out over the garden and countryside beyond. 

Soak and sleep

Next door, high ceilings reach up for an airy lightness in the principal bedroom. Capacious, bright and brimming with storage, the principal suite is sublimely sized and enjoys views out over the garden room to the woodland beyond. Refresh and revive in the shower room ensuite, a private sanctuary. 

A peaceful haven, offering leafy views out over the woodland, the guest suite is elegantly decorated and served by a spa-style wet room ensuite shower room, with wash basin and WC.

Each room brings its own character. In the fourth of the bedrooms, fitted shelves and wardrobes provide plenty of storage whilst a traditional fireplace takes on a shimmering, contemporary shade, harmonising with the soft grey décor. 

Ideal for siblings, this bedroom connects through to a fifth double, also accessible from the landing, again awash with light and sharing in the spectacular views out over the garden and grounds. Fitted wardrobes provide abundant storage, with a private sink also available.

Above, the loft is predominantly boarded, and with good head height, is ripe for conversion.

Explore the outdoors

Set within a sprawling 12-acre plot, the grounds of Winburne combine a mix of six acres of gardens and six acres of enchanting woodland, offering endless opportunities for exploration, relaxation and recreation. 

Once dominated by pine, the woodland has been lovingly restored to reveal an abundance of native trees, including birch, ash, majestic oaks and two towering beech trees. Carpeted in a sea of bluebells in spring this thriving woodland habitat attracts a wide variety of birdlife – robins, finches, long-tailed tits and coal tits – and even the occasional sparrowhawk. Enjoy this gentle symphony of birdsong from the courtyard that opens off the kitchen.

Relaxed and natural in their absence of landscaping, the gardens at Winburne blend seamlessly with their natural surroundings. A flat lawn at the front is ideal for cricket or play, with another to the rear, perfect for picnics or gatherings. 

Mature shrubs provide all season colour, whilst tucked away behind the house is a secluded seating patio that catches the evening sun.

A highlight of the outdoors space is the stunning swimming pool, overseen by a raised patio offering breathtaking sunset views through a gap in the trees.

The field, nurtured over the years into a wildflower meadow, is now a thriving haven for butterflies, insects, and birds of prey, including buzzards and red kites. With vast potential, this field could also be repurposed for horses or livestock, complemented by a vast barn offering the potential to be transformed into a stable block. 

Harvest your own fruit from the productive orchard, featuring 25-30 plum, cherry, apple and pear trees: particularly stunning in springtime. Beyond the orchard lies a vegetable patch with raised beds and a large double greenhouse for keen gardeners.

A garden simply made for making memories with children, at the rear, a flat area at the top of the field provides an idyllic spot for campouts and bonfires under the stars. 

The outdoor space at Winburne provides a unique lifestyle, balancing freedom and security – a place where children can run wild in the woods, build dens, and explore nature without worry, creating the kind of carefree childhood that feels like a rare luxury in today’s world. 

Out and about

Nearby, enjoy the surrounding countryside and its amenities. Step outside to discover beautiful walks right on the doorstep. Cross the road and head towards Blackham Bridge or take a scenic route through your woodland and on into Groombridge, where you can stop by the local pub for a thirst quencher. 

Alternatively, follow a picturesque trail across the fields to The Hare in Langton Green, an hour’s walk, or venture up towards Fordcombe for a visit to the Chafford Arms. 

The local villages are brimming with amenities, with a Post Office, village shop, and bakery in Groombridge and a farmer’s shop and garage in Langton Green. Rusthall, a short drive away, offers practical conveniences such as an Evri parcel pick up/drop off point alongside a dentist and vets.

For families, the area offers a wide choice of excellent schools, both private and state. Younger children can attend Fordcombe, Langton Green or Groombridge primary schools, with Holmewood House also nearby. For secondary education, there’s a strong selection of grammar schools, including Tonbridge Grammar School, Tunbridge Wells Grammar Schools for Boys and Girls, The Skinners’ School, and The Judd School in Tonbridge. Also a little farther afield, you can find Cranbrook School and several prestigious schools in Eastbourne. 

Commute with convenience, with buses running to many of these schools from outside Sainsbury’s in Tunbridge Wells, while trains from nearby Ashurst station (just half a mile away) and Tunbridge Wells provide excellent transport links.

With plenty of space for children to run free and explore, Winburne provides a lifestyle where they can grow up appreciating the outdoors, with ample entertaining space. Ideal for those looking to swap the hustle and bustle of the City for the tranquillity of nature, Winburne is a haven for all.

Home Nuances

• Detached  late Victorian/Early Edwardian Country House
• 3 reception rooms, including snug/TV room
• Sweeping Oak staircase leading to a galleried landing above
• Five double bedrooms (two ensuite)
• kitchen/breakfast room
• Fisher & Paykel Range style cooker with 6 ring gas hob
• Plumbing and space for American style fridge freezer
• Gym with shower room
• Wood burning stoves 
• Victorian style Conservatory
• Views across the valley and beyond
• Boiler Room with Worcester boiler and Megaflo hot water tank
• Approx. 5766 sq/ft inc. outbuildings

Grounds & Location:

• Gated drive
• Two double garages & gravel parking area
• Store room, workshop & log store
• Swimming pool and a tree house
• Just under 13 acres of formal gardens,  wild meadow and woodland
• Public footpath passing through the woodland screened from the house
• 0.9 miles to Ashurst train station 
• 1.6 miles to The Hare pub
• 1.8 miles to Groombridge Post Office
• 2.2 miles to Villa Golf Club
• 4.3 miles to Trinity Theatre
• 4.4 miles to Royal Tunbridge Wells
• 4.9 miles to Eridge train station 
• 4.9 miles to The Nevill Ground
• 5.3 miles to Dunorlan Park w/ its boating lake
• 5.9 miles to Nevill Golf Club
• 6.6 Mile
• 21.2 miles to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
• 44 mins direct to London Charing Cross from Royal Tunbridge Wells train station
• 1 hours 24 mins to Eurotunnel Terminal Building (Folkestone)

Services:

• Oil fired central heating 
• Mains water, electricity & drainage
• Council Tax G 

Schools:

• 1.2 miles to Fordcombe C of E Primary School
• 2.1 miles to Groombridge St Thomas C Of E School
• 2.4 miles to Holmewood House School
• 5.4 miles to ​​Tunbridge Wells Grammar School For Boys
• 5.9 miles to Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School
• 8.6 miles to ​​Somerhill Independent School

** Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the fixtures and fittings mentioned throughout, items included in sale are to be discussed at the time of offering **

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