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"An immaculately presented three bedroom apartment, within this private, attractive gated development on the edge of Mayfield

Description

Mayfield Grange is a small gated community of modern luxury houses and apartments providing secure and convenient country living on the rural outskirts of the historic village of Mayfield. The properties are set within the superb grounds of the Grade II listed former Mayfield College, which extend to about 20 acres in all.

54 Mayfield Grange is set on first floor of the St Bartholomew s building at Mayfield Grange, enjoying views from the private balconies over the communal gardens formerly a sports and cricket pitch to the countryside beyond.

The open plan kitchen dining sitting room is particularly impressive. The stylishly appointed kitchen has porcelain tiled flooring, Quartz worktops, and modern high gloss kitchen units, providing plenty of storage and preparation space together with a breakfast bar, for more informal dining. Integrated appliances include a multifunctional oven, microwave, Quooker tap, coffee machine, fridge freezer, washing machine, and gas hob. The dining area provides ample room for a family sized dining table, with a large window offering far reaching views across the communal gardens. The spacious sitting room, accessed both from the open plan kitchen dining room and the hallway, enjoys double doors opening to both the rear and side balconies, which are ideal for alfresco dining, with delightful views.

The well appointed principal bedroom also enjoys a balcony with south westerly views to the communal garden, together with two sets of mirror fronted fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom with a separate walk in shower. There are two further double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes and one enjoying an en suite shower room. There is also a modern family shower room. Two shelved cupboards, located in the hallway, offer further useful storage, together with space for a convection dryer.

Notably, 54 Mayfield Grange also benefits from two allocated undercroft parking spaces, together with a useful secure storage area accessed from the car park and lift to all floors.

The extensive and impressive communal grounds expand to about 20 acres in total, and include formal gardens, woodland, a former cricket pitch and access to the residents gym. From the grounds, one can also enjoy the local network of footpaths and countryside walks.

Location

Mayfield Grange is located approximately 1.4 miles from the historic village of Mayfield, with convenience store, Post Office, chemist, wine store, interiors shop, florist, dentist, doctors surgery, hairdresser, delicatessen, bakery, butcher, pubs, caf s and boutiques. Tunbridge Wells within approximately 8 miles offers high street and out of town retail facilities, whilst the smaller towns of Crowborough approximately 5.2 miles and Heathfield approximately 6.5 miles have a choice of independent stores and supermarkets, including Waitrose, Sainsburys and The Cooperative.

Royal Tunbridge Wells is a historic spa town located about thirty miles south of London, surrounded by countryside and offering a popular base for commuters. The town offers excellent cultural, leisure and shopping attractions including caf s, restaurants and two theatres. The High Street, which is within approximately 7.3, offers many restaurants including The Ivy and The Warren, and so many choices for delicious cakes, fresh bread and coffee, Juliet s, Fine Grind, Gails and the Italian delicatessen Arte Bianca, with fresh fish and seafood at Sankey s fishmongers and so much more, with numerous shops and independent boutiques.

Further facilities in Tunbridge Wells include the Royal Victoria Place shopping mall which is reached in approximately 8.4 miles. Knights Park out of town retail park is approximately 10.3 miles and offers a multi screen cinema complex, bowling alley, health fitness club and further large outlet stores.

There are several parks and open green spaces in the vicinity, including Dunorlan Park and the town s Common, with its extensive acreage of woodland and open spaces, loved by children and dog walkers for generations, as well as Hargate Woods which are accessible off Broadwater Down. The Nevill Golf Club and Nevill Ground tennis and cricket are nearby in Warwick Park.

The surrounding countryside is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and boasts several places of historic interest and attractive walks, including the famous Ashdown Forest, and sailing and fishing at Bewl Water near Wadhurst. The award winning Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is also nearby, and is now recognised as the most complete collection of conifers on one site anywhere in the world and offers further woodland walks, cycling, riding, and outdoor music concerts.

State and private schools Mayfield has its own well regarded primary school as well as the independent Mayfield School for girls at secondary level. Preparatory schools in the area include Skippers Hill in Five Ashes, Bricklehurst Manor in Stonegate and Vinehall in Robertsbridge. Wadhurst, Crowborough and Heathfield have community colleges. There are independent secondary schools in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Eastbourne and grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.

Mainline rail Wadhurst 5.6 miles and Tunbridge Wells 8 miles , services to London Charing Cross via London Bridge and Waterloo East and Cannon Street. Crowborough Jarvis Brook , 5.2 miles , services to London Bridge.

Square Footage 1,758 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 107 years remaining.


Directions

Postcode TN20 6BF. From Tunbridge Wells head South on the A267 through Frant and then Mark Cross, then take the first left hand turning, signposted Lake Street . Fork right onto Little Trodgers Lane. Mayfield Grange will be found after a short distance on the left hand side. Visitor parking is available directly ahead of The Great Hall. Number 54 is located in the St Bartholomew s building.

Additional Info

Services Mains water, electricity and gas. Private drainage via a sewage treatment plant shared by the Mayfield Grange residents.

Outgoings Wealden District Council.

Service charge For the year 2024 25, the budget to be ratified for the property is provisionally £4067.00.

Ground rent currently £350.00 per annum. The ground rent is due to be reviewed in December 2024, and is expected to increase to £700.00 per annum for the next 15 years, reviewed every 15 years thereafter.

Agents note The table and chairs on all three balconies are included in the sale."