Voted the best village to live in in Britain by The Times in 2017
6 miles to Crowborough
8 miles to Tunbridge Wells
Mayfield is a quintessential English village, it’s High Street lined with Medieval buildings along raised red brick pavements. It is steeped in history, from smugglers to royalty and Archbishops, and has a thriving community with many clubs, societies and annual events held throughout the year.
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Voted the best village to live in in Britain by The Times in 2017, the village remains one of the most sought-after in East Sussex, with few properties available at any one time and when they do become available they are usually snapped up quickly.
The picturesque High Street boasts an array of local amenities including a convenience store/post office, butcher, baker, delicatessen, pharmacy, florist, greengrocers, hairdressers, cafés, pubs (including the renowned Middle House), as well as GP surgery, dentist and Norman Church.
The village also has a flourishing primary school and the well regarded Mayfield School, which is a Catholic boarding and day school for girls. In nearby five Ashes there is an excellent preparatory school, Skipper Hill Manor. Heathfield, Crowborough and Wadhurst all have good secondary state schools. Tunbridge Wells has grammar schools.
Set in an elevated position in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, several properties in and around the village benefit from gorgeous views over the surrounding countryside, through which some delightful walking, riding and cycling opportunities can be found.
Further amenities can be found in the nearby towns of Heathfield (5 miles South), Crowborough (6 miles North-West) and Tunbridge Wells (8 miles North).
The nearest railway stations are at Wadhurst (5.5 miles), Crowborough (4.5 miles), and Tunbridge Wells (8.5 miles). These provide fast and regular services to London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Canon Street.
Bus services run through the village connecting to Heathfield, Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells.