WESTWELL HOUSE

WESTWELL HOUSE, NORTHIAM

Westwell House, Northiam, East Sussex, TN31 6NB Tucked away yet in the centre of the village, with elevated, far reaching rural views, this

modern masterpiece offers 4,050 sq.ft of stylish accommodation within a stroll to local

amenities. Completely refurbished in 2000/1 and finished to an exacting standard, this

magnificent Georgian inspired country house features fine architecture that is to be admired.

The ground floor comprises a reception hall, a bespoke kitchen with Aga, a dining room,

cinema/garden room, drawing room with a fireplace, cloakroom and a laundry room.

Ascending the stairs, there are 4 sumptuous bedroom suites, plus a further bedroom 5/study

and another cloakroom. Externally, the well-manicured and parklike grounds extend to 2.8

acres, boasting a pond with a boathouse, detached garaging (with scope to become a cottage),

terraces and stonework, a kitchen garden and a wonderful paddock with many specimen trees.

PRICE GUIDELINE: £1,800,000 FREEHOLD

PRICE GUIDELINE: £2,000,000 FREEHOLD

WESTWELL HOUSE

WESTWELL HOUSE, NORTHIAM

LOCATION: Northiam is steeped in history with old cottages, fine houses, and even a parish pump on its village

green. Also on the green stands a time-battered oak tree, marking the spot where Queen Elizabeth I stopped on her

way to Rye and enjoyed a meal made by the Bishop family from Hayes Farm. The Queen left behind a lasting

memento of her visit in the form of a pair of green, damask shoes. Northiam’s beautiful St Mary’s Church dates

from 1090 and is not only a house of God, but is also home to the pony and hand hearse made for the 1887 jubilee

of Queen Victoria. In more recent times, in May 1944, Northiam was honoured by the presence of four prime ministers who gathered on the playing fields for a final inspection of the troops of Southern Command before D-

Day.

Northiam also provides a rather unusual mode of transport to Bodiam in the form of an enchanting and pleasurable

boat ride along the river Rother, where one can fetch a spot of lunch or eat at the wonderful Lime Wharf Café.

Bodiam Castle can also be reached by a short car journey if one prefers a more modern mode of transport!

Northiam can cater for most everyday needs and includes a Jempson’s mini market, a doctors’ surgery, a bakery

with tea rooms, a hairdressers, an excellent hardware store, a fish & chip shop, a Spar shop (which is open 7 days a

week), a brilliant rose nursery, a nursing home, opticians and a pet shop. Great Dixter and the Steam Railways are

also main attractions in the area.

For a more comprehensive range of shopping and banking facilities the towns of Rye, Tenterden and Hastings are

all within easy driving distance. The picturesque and medieval town of Rye affords glorious views from the tower

of the 12th Century church which overlooks this picturesque town. Rye is rich in history as well as architecture, with

houses from every period jostled together along the narrow, cobbled streets. The town offers visitors many leisure

facilities including sand sports and Rye Golf Club along with numerous shopping and banking facilities. Rye market

continues to provide a source for local fresh produce. Rye also has a train station which offers services to Ashford

International in an average journey time of 22 minutes. Ashford international gives frequent services into central

London, and London Bridge can be reached in 1 hour 10 minutes.

For commuting purposes, the railway station at Robertsbridge offers regular services to London/Charing Cross and

Cannon Street. Fast rail links between London and Ashford International provide train services into London within

40 minutes. ‘The smart money’ are now refocusing their search area to include the beautiful villages on the rural

outskirts of this area. The Channel Ports and Channel Tunnel provide links to Europe.

Kent and East Sussex are renowned for the quality, choice and commitment to excellence of their educational

system in both the public and private sectors. Noteworthy schools in the area include – Ashford Grammar School,

Homewood School in Tenterden, Friars, Dulwich, Kings, St Edmunds, Sutton Valence, Claremont Prep, Claremont

senior school, Vinehall, Marlborough House, St Ronan’s, Benenden School, Buckswood School, Battle Abbey,

Robertsbridge Community College. Local C of E primary schools include Beckley and Northiam.

AGENT’S NOTE: ‘Westwell House is surely the envy of many due to its enchanting tucked away and secluded

position yet directly off the High Street. Set behind impressive powered wooden gates in a stunning wall with

feature buttresses and a a delightful folly housing the oil tank. Visually inspiring, adorned with fine architectural

features and beautifully presented accommodation, Westwell House is a true masterpiece exuding total elegance

and style. Striking reclaimed antiquities, French brick flooring, ornate plaster work and a neo-Georgian portico are

a few of the special features of this outstanding property. Externally the the landscaped grounds are impressive and

boast stylish topiary, a glorious pond and beautiful specimen trees.’ Note: Bose surround sound system, projector

and screen, window seats, antique light fittings, roller blinds and silk dining room curtains are offered with the

house. All furniture can be purchased by separate negotiation.

DESCRIPTON: The moment one enters the reception hall one is spellbound by the design and quality of this well-

proportioned, beautifully appointed house of distinction. Copious sash windows maximising on natural light

potential.

WESTWELL HOUSE

WESTWELL HOUSE, NORTHIAM

WESTWELL HOUSE

WESTWELL HOUSE, NORTHIAM

WESTWELL HOUSE

WESTWELL HOUSE, NORTHIAM

RECEPTION HALL: Ceiling height: 7’6’’ (2.29) to the highest point. 2’ square reclaimed limestone tile

flooring. Large reclaimed French stone fireplace (in use). Two bespoke inset arched oak cabinets and a further

fixed oak cabinet. Oak corner cupboard with oak framed inlay. Oak framed sash windows with grooved

panelling and window seats. Under-stair cupboard. Elegant ascending carved oak balustrade staircase.

Recessed and wall mounted lighting. Powerpoints. BT point. Radiators. Oak doors with moulded frames

leading to cloakroom, kitchen and the drawing room. Double oak doors with glass inlay leading to:

DINING ROOM: 17’2 x 15’0 (5.24 x 4.58) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 8’9 (2.68) to the highest

point. French windows opening to rear garden. Wall to wall double glazed windows either side with shelving

below. Limestone tile flooring continues from the reception hall. ‘Wood’ like panelling to a third height of the

walls. Eye-catching carved pelmet above door to Hallway. Elaborate music themed cornicing. Silk ‘Georgian’

curtains with deep pelmet. Wall lights. Radiators. Power points. Pretty carved oak panel door with glass

panels.

GARDEN ROOM/CINEMA ROOM: 15’1 x 12’11 (4.61 x 3.94) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 9’0

(2.76) to the highest point. French windows with wall to wall double glazed windows either side to rear. 2

double glazed feature double arched windows with glass panelled door between overlooking side of property.

Colourful murals surround. Carving on ceiling. Remote controlled in-built cinema screen (2.2 x 1.27m) with

in-built projector and speakers concealed within the moulded ceiling. French brick tiling on floor. Radiator.

Powerpoints.

DRAWING ROOM: 19’0 x 13’4 (5.98 x 5.15) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 7’7 (2.3) to the highest

point. Fitted carpet. Dual aspect. Sash windows to side and front with decorative panelling surround. Window

seats. Feature woodburner with corniced pillars either side. Fenders. Mahogany corner cupboard. Wall

lighting. BT and TV points. Powerpoints.

CLOAKROOM: Olde English geometric floor tiles. Low level WC. Corner ceramic hand basin with ‘gold’

taps. Tiled walls to half height. Recessed lighting. Radiator.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 36’9 x 13’4 (11.2 x 4.08) to the highest point. Ceiling height: 7’7 (2.3)

to the highest point. Triple aspect bespoke kitchen. 8 sash windows offering plentiful light. 6 window seats

(two with concealed storage). Centre island with oak surface and inset granite. Base units with granite surfaces.

4 oven AGA with 2 hotplates. Integrated dishwasher, refrigerator freezer, concealed sliding waste bin. Mosaic

tiling above with stone surround. Integrated SMEG oven with 4 ring hob. Feature double integrated Butler

sink. Limestone tile flooring. Detailed cornicing. Recessed lighting. Wall lighting. Antique hanging lights.

Fitted carpet. BT and TV points.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Ceiling height: 7’1 (2.16) to the highest point. An elegant galleried landing

embellished with oak staircase balustrades overlooking the reception hall below, and two attractive semi-circular

windows to the rear. Wood boarded floor. Oak skirting. Detailed cornicing. Views of the grounds to the rear.

Sash window to the front. Bespoke fitted single and double linen storage cupboards. Radiators. Powerpoints.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 19’8 x 16’10 (5.99 x 5.14) to the highest point. Ceiling height: 7’4 (2.24) to the

highest point. A wonderful dual aspect space, with light emanating from four sash windows to the side and

front. One can enjoy enviable panoramic views from window seats. Wood boarded floor. The house’s admirable

architectural features continue to impress, with decorative cornicing and buttresses. Multiple powerpoints. Wall

mounted lighting. Fitted double wardrobes and storage cupboards. Radiators. BT and TV points. Access to the:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM: A high finish en-suite with Olde English style geometric floor tiles. Recessed

spotlights. High level WC. Ornate ceramic washbasin with ‘gold’ taps. ‘Heritage’ free-standing bathtub with

claw feet and free-standing ‘gold’ taps. Radiator. Towel rails. Sash window to the front. Two tone, decorative

tiling to walls. Walk in shower cubicle with a detachable shower head and tiled splashback. Radiator.

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WESTWELL HOUSE, NORTHIAM

WESTWELL HOUSE

WESTWELL HOUSE, NORTHIAM

BEDROOM 2: 19’0 x 13’4 (6.05 x 4.07) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 7’3 (2.2) to the highest point. . A very

bright and airy double bedroom with five sash windows to the front and side, inset with wood panelling. Two built in

double wardrobes with decorative half glass panelled doors. Wood boarded floor. Wall mounted lighting. Radiators.

Powerpoints. TV point. Two built-in double wardrobes with decorative half glass panelled doors. Access to the:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM: The en-suite features colourful Olde English geometric floor tiling and half height tiled walls.

Shelving runs the width of the bathroom. Sash window to the rear. Recessed lighting. Ornate ceramic washbasin with

‘gold’ taps. Low level WC. Corner shower cubicle with a rose style showerhead. Towel rail.

BEDROOM 3: 15’0 x 13’4 (4.83 x 4.06) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 7’3 (2.2) to the highest point A dual

aspect double bedroom with three sash windows to the side and the rear offering views of the pond and boat house. Built

in single and double wardrobes with half wicker panelled doors. Wood boarded floor. Wall mounted lighting. Radiators.

Powerpoints. TV point. Access to the:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM: Olde English geometric floor tiles. Tiling to half wall. High level WC. Decorative high

standing period radiator. Sash window to front. Ornate ceramic washbasin with ‘gold’ taps. Tiled shelving on two walls.

Free standing bathtub with claw feet and ‘gold’ taps. Recessed lighting.

Staircase leading to the:

SECOND FLOOR: Fitted carpets throughout. built bespoke oak bookshelf by Neville Johnson. Ceiling light. Radiator.

Powerpoint.

HALLWAY: Ceiling height: 7’7 (2.3) to the highest point. Dormer window to front. Feature sloping ceiling. In-built

bespoke oak bookshelf by Neville Johnson. Ceiling light. Radiator. Powerpoint.

CLOAKROOM: Accessed from a painted wooden door. Olde English style geometric floor tiles. Tiling to half wall

height. Low level WC. Base unit with inset ceramic sink and shelf above. Characterful feature sloping ceiling. Double

glazed casement window to rear. Extractor fan. Ceiling light.

BEDROOM 4: 17’8 x 16’9 (5.4 x 5.11) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 7’5 (2.26) to the highest point. This dual

aspect double bedroom features attractive grooved architraves and casement windows to the front and side. Partially

vaulted ceiling. Fitted cupboards and wardrobes. Ceiling light. Radiator. TV Points. Powerpoints. Door leading to the:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM: Ascending tiled step. Tiled walls. Mosaic floor tiling. Base unit with ceramic sink and ‘gold’

taps. Inset bathtub with detachable shower head and tiled sides. Radiator. Low level WC. Access to large walk in attic

storage. Skylight window.

STUDY/BEDROOM 5: 13’9 x 13’2 (4.19 x 4.03) to the furthest point. Ceiling height: 7’5 (2.26) to the highest point.

Entered through a painted wooden door. Dual aspect bedroom featuring bespoke fitted office furniture, cupboards and

bookshelves by Neville Johnson. Inset windows, one double glazed, with deep shelving. Partially vaulted ceiling. Ceiling

light. Powerpoints. BT and TV points.

EXTERNALLY: Entered via electric powered wooden gates, the sweeping driveway leads to a parking area for ample

cars and the garage complex. There is an architecturally pleasing ‘bothy’ housing the boiler on the side of the driveway.

Standing proudly the house offers magnificent views of the surrounding countryside.

The property boasts south facing, beautifully lawned gardens with well stocked flowerbeds, herbaceous borders and stylish

topiary. There is sizeable vegetable garden for the green fingered and a stunning paddock with an imposing display of

specimen trees. There is an attractive pond with stream leading off and a ‘boathouse’. Period sculptures and statues are

interspersed throughout the garden and will remain insitu.

GARAGE COMPLEX: Double garage with storage overhead. Concrete flooring. Office area to one side with

cloakroom, WC, hand washbasin, electric water heater. 2 windows. Fitted carpet. Powerpoints. BT point. Tool room

with concrete floor. Shelving. Window. Photovoltaic panels located on SW facing roof area. There is potential (subject to

planning permission) to create a cottage within the garage complex.

WESTWELL HOUSE

WESTWELL HOUSE, NORTHIAM

WESTWELL HOUSE

WESTWELL HOUSE, NORTHIAM

WESTWELL HOUSE

WESTWELL HOUSE, NORTHIAM

DIRECTIONS: From the M20: Exit the M20 at junction 8 towards Maidstone (E)/A20. At the roundabout take the 1st

exit. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A20. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the B2163 and continue

for 2.7 miles. Turn left onto Maidstone Road/A274 and continue for 8.9 miles. Continue onto Tenterden Road and continue

for 0.7 miles. Turn right onto Benenden Road and continue for 0.9 miles. Turn left at the crossroads and continue for 1.1

miles. Continue onto Cranbrook Road and follow for 1.7 miles. At the junction turn right onto Rolvenden Road/A28 and

continue for 4.9 miles, before turning left to continue on the A28. Continue through Northiam High Street. Opposite the car

park at the doctor’s surgery, turn right where signposted for Westwell House. Continue to the end of the drive.

From our Goudhurst office: Continue out of Goudhurst by heading up the High Street and towards the Church. Follow

the road until reaching ‘The Peacock’ country inn before turning right onto Glassenbury Road. Follow Glassenbury Road

to the end and turn right at the junction onto the A229. Continue for 0.6 miles before turning left onto Water Lane. Continue

for 2.8 miles. At the junction turn left onto Rye Road/A268 and continue for 6.4 miles. Continue through Northiam High

Street. Opposite the car park at the doctor’s surgery, turn right where signposted for Westwell House. Continue to the end

of the drive.

SERVICES: Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity & solar powered electricity. Private drainage. LOCAL

AUTHORITY: Rother District Council. COUNCIL TAX BAND: H

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Country Property Group provides these particulars in good faith for guidance purposes only. The

vendors of the property have supplied to us the aforementioned measurements of garden, and/or land sizes. We wish to stress that The

Country Property Group, whilst able to digitally measure land sizes, takes no responsibility for any errors or omissions incurred as a

result of this process. We strongly encourage purchasers to satisfy themselves that the particulars contained herein are accurate prior to

entering into negotiations and/or incurring any professional costs. Please note that we have not conducted a structural survey of the

property nor have we tested any of the heating, drainage, services, fittings or sanitary items in this property.

VIEWING: All viewings by appointment through The Country Property Group. A member of the team will conduct all viewings,

whether or not the vendors are in residence. As a matter of policy once an offer made on a property has been accepted, we like, where

possible to encourage buyers to attend the premises again with us so that all property particulars can be meticulously double-checked

prior to any interested party incurring any professional expenses.

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WESTWELL HOUSE

WESTWELL HOUSE, NORTHIAM

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WESTWELL HOUSE, NORTHIAM