Orchard House and Cottage, East Sussex

Orchard Cottage and Orchard HouseHigh Street | Ticehurst | Wadhurst | East Sussex | TN5 7BB

ORCHARD COTTAGE AND ORCHARD HOUSE“Our setting is really stunning,” says Sue. “Visitors are amazed at the views and the wonderful sense of seclusion despite being in easy walking distance of the village and its amenities. The cottage has two lovely patio seating areas, front and rear - one takes in the magnificent views and the other overlooks a beautiful large natural pond, which attracts a variety of wildlife. The house also has an impressive conservatory which opens out onto its own patios which also enjoy the magnificent views”.

Orchard House and Orchard Cottage form a small residential and equestrian estate in the heart of Ticehurst Village. Situated at the end of a long private, tree-lined driveway surrounded by landscaped gardens and well-maintained pasture totalling just over 23 acres.

The properties are both linked detached and form completely self contained residences at the present time, yet offer scope to create one large dwelling (subject to the necessary planning permission being obtained). In the current form they together offer a total of seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, six reception rooms (including conservatories), and two well fitted kitchen/breakfast

rooms. Both properties benefit from private terraces overlooking different aspects of the grounds and the unspoilt views beyond.

There are fantastic equestrian facilities which comprise of five stables, tack room/feedroom, hay store, 40 x 20 sand and rubber Charles Britton manège and interlinking post and railed fields all with field shelters and water supply. The whole estate offers versatile and flexible accommodation which could suit a variety of uses.

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Orchard Cottage, the larger of the two properties briefly comprises large entrance hall, dual aspect reception room, spacious kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, dining room, conservatory, family bathroom, master bedroom with en suite shower room, and bedroom three to the ground floor. To the 1st floor there is a guest bedroom with en suite shower room potential to be master bedroom) and bedroom four. The property benefits from double glazing throughout, travertine floors in hallway and kitchen, open fireplace to main reception room and both conservatory and kitchen open on to large terrace area and gardens.


The living room is a really lovely and welcoming part of the cottage,” says Sue. “It has two bay windows and we have installed a lovely Tortoise Firebox fire which is great to sit in front of on cold winter nights.”



We love the double-aspect views of our garden and our large en suite.”



Seller Insight Orchard House and Orchard Cottage are two attractive self-contained, but interlinked, properties that are in the heart of the village of Ticehurst; yet occupy an extremely secluded location. They both sit at

the end of a long private, tree-lined driveway surrounded by landscaped gardens and well-kept paddocks amounting to just over 23 acres; yet are just a short walk from the well-served village center and close to good transport links, schools and public houses.

In recent years the now four bedroom cottage has been substantially enlarged to become larger than the three bedroom house, which itself has had a very large conservatory added. They are now two very well presented homes that provide wonderfully flexible accommodation in a setting that would be hard to match.

“My sister bought Orchard House and I bought Orchard Cottage back in 1987,” says Sue. “We had been looking for homes that were separate but close to each other with enough land on which to keep our horses. Over the years my husband and I have done a lot of work to the cottage extending upwards and outwards which has created a very comfortable home”.

“When my sister and I first bought the property we had just eight acres of land,” says Sue, “but over the years we were able to add to that and we now have just over 23 acres. The formal gardens around the two properties are quite separate and beautifully landscaped, (though it would be very easy to convert them back into one large space if required). The remaining acreage consists of interlinking fields, a manège, five stables, hay store and a tack room, all of which are in very good condition. It is a beautiful location from where we enjoy uninterrupted views over our land all the way to Burwash and Brightling Point and beyond.”

“The living room is a really lovely and welcoming part of the cottage,” says Sue. “It has two bay windows and we have installed a lovely Tortoise Firebox fire which is great to sit in front of on cold winter nights”.

“Having our wedding reception in a marquee in our garden” says Sue “it made such a wonderful day”.

“We shall be terribly sad to leave our very happy home, however my sister sadly is no longer with us and we need to downsize. Both the house and cottage have such a friendly and welcoming feel about them, and the location has been the icing on the cake; we doubt we’ll find another property with quite this wonderful combination of seclusion and convenience.”


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Orchard House currently comprises dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, lounge with large bay including door leading out to rear patio, small study area, a large conservatory and utility/boot room to the ground floor. To the 1st floor there is a master bedroom with en suite shower room, two further bedrooms and family bathroom. The property benefits double-glazing throughout, parquet flooring to ground floor reception rooms and hallway, two open fireplaces and fitted blinds to the conservatory. The property is offered in good order throughout.


We have spent many an enjoyable evening in this room especially in winter with a roaring fire.”




SITUATION The property is located in a private and elevated position with beautiful, uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside in the village of Ticehurst which has a village shop,amenities and pubs. Tunbridge Wells is just over 10 miles away with a further comprehensive range of shopping, recreational and cultural amenities.

Communications in the area are very good. The property has access to major road and rail routes. Main line stations at Stonegate, Wadhurst and Tunbridge Wells offer regular services to the capital, taking approximately 1 hour.http://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk

There are excellent schools in the area including local primary schools, Bricklehurst Manor Prep School, Marlborough House Prep School, St Ronan’s Prep School, The Skinners School, The

Judd School, Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar, Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar, Weald of Kent Grammar, Benenden School and Tonbridge School.

Leisure activities in the area include riding and walking in the surrounding countryside and Bewl Water, local rugby and cricket clubs, golf at a number of interesting courses including Dale Hill, East Sussex National and Crowborough.


LOCAL AUTHORITY Rother District Council Tel: 01424 787000Council Tax Band: Orchard Cottage E Orchard House F

SERVICES Mains water. Mains electricity supplemented with Solar Panels House only). Private drainage (septic tank).Oil fired central heating.Fixtures and fittings

RURAL PAYMENTS SCHEME The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency (P1:110922268 / SB1:110497957 / TRN/VRN:617249)




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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 7/12/15.

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