Goudhurst village 2 miles. A21 3.6 miles. Marden station 3.7 miles (London Bridge from 47 minutes). Cranbrook 5.4 miles. Paddock Wood station 8.4 miles (London Bridge from 41 minutes). Tunbridge Wells 12 miles (London Bridge from 44 minutes). Rye 21 miles. Gatwick airport 35 miles. London 52 miles. (All times and distances approximate)
The property is situated on the edge of the sought-after village of Goudhurst, within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and enjoys wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. Goudhurst is well known for its pretty centre with ancient church, duck pond, period buildings, inns and restaurants. The regional centre of Tunbridge Wells provides an extensive range of shopping, commercial, recreational and cultural facilities, as well as a mainline station. Train services to London are also available from nearby Marden or Staplehurst and Paddock Wood.
There is an excellent choice of schools in the area, in both the state and private sectors, including Goudhurst Primary School, Marlborough House and St Ronan's at Hawkhurst, Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, Benenden School, Sutton Valence School, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools, grammar schools for girls and boys at Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge. We understand the property lies within the Cranbrook School Catchment Area.
Leisure amenities in the area include golf at Lamberhurst, Tenterden, Dale Hill and Leeds Castle; walking and riding in the surrounding countryside; sailing and water sports at nearby Bewl Water and on the south coast.