Corseley RoadGroombridge, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex, TN3 9PH

Dating back to the late 19th century, Leyswood Estate was originally purchased by James W. Temple, director of the Shaw Savill shipping company, who worked closely with his cousin, architect Norman Shaw, to build an imposing country house, known as Leyswood House. The property had a succession of owners following the death of James Temple and his widow in 1919 and was later occupied by the Canadian Army. Following the Second World War, a large area of Leyswood House went into disrepair and was later demolished. It is rumoured that the bricks were used to build further ancillary properties around the estate.

1 The Old Riding School is a much loved home; well presented throughout it forms a quarter section of the vast, grade II listed, riding school conversion, tucked-away within this exceptional Victorian country estate. This setting provides a feeling of peace and seclusion, while at the same time enjoying the benefits of a distinct residential community.

Offering over 3, 500 sq ft of accommodation set across three floors provides a flexible, family-friendly layout that can be arranged to suit individual needs.

The ground floor is home to the generously proportioned reception rooms. A front to back drawing room with feature fireplace and family/dining room both overlook and open onto the terrace and garden beyond. There is a sizeable study, ideal for today's working from home needs, a light, bright, kitchen/breakfast room with view over the garden, a utility room, boot room and ground floor cloakroom.

The first floor is home to the impressive principal suite, with two fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom. There are two further double bedrooms on this floor together with a family shower room. The second floor is home to two bedrooms, a shower room, a further room accessed by bedroom four which is currently used as an occasional bedroom/study. There is also access on this floor to useful attic storage space.

The four houses all have direct access into the impressive, communal atrium style courtyard, which has a large planted central flower bed.

Outside - There is a more formal, established west facing lawn garden with mature planting and terrace, ideal for outdoor entertaining. Notably, 1 Old Riding School has just over 1.5 acres of private land, used by our clients for fruit and vegetable growing, while collectively, The Old Riding School comprises the four homes and benefits from a communal field and tennis court too, with about 5 acres in total. There is a shared drive leading to two other houses, car parking and a double garage with an electric charging point.

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