Summary - PAPER MILL STABLES, HINKSDEN ROAD TN17 4BA
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Secluded 28-acre country house with income potential and historic charm.
- Grade II* Wealden Hall house c.1490 with original features
- Approximately 28 acres of woodland, meadows and formal gardens
- Main house c.3,910 sq ft across three floors, five bedrooms
- South-facing swimming pool, two cellars, formal paved terraces
- One-bed converted stable used as holiday let, income-producing
- Kentish barn used for weddings; conversion needs planning consent
- Listed status restricts alterations and may complicate repairs
- Substantial upkeep and quite expensive council tax
A rare Grade II* Wealden Hall house dating from c.1490, set within c.28 acres of woodland, meadows and formal gardens. The principal house (approx. 3,910 sq ft) retains original features including the full-height Great Hall, minstrel gallery, brick floors and large fireplace, plus two cellars (one used as wine storage), south-facing swimming pool and extensive paved garden terraces.
The estate includes a one-bedroom converted stable (used successfully as a holiday let) and a traditional unconverted Kentish barn currently used as an open-air wedding venue. These ancillary buildings provide immediate ancillary income and scope for further commercial or residential use, subject to the necessary planning consents and listed-building constraints.
Buyers should note the property’s Grade II* listing — essential for its historic character but likely to restrict alterations and complicate maintenance or conversion work. The barn conversion would require planning and listed-building consents; the estate’s size and age mean ongoing upkeep and substantial running costs, and council tax is described as quite expensive.
This is a compelling purchase for a buyer seeking a high-character country home with established leisure and holiday business potential, generous private parkland and event space. It suits someone prepared to manage listed-property responsibilities and the maintenance of a large, secluded estate.
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