Freeman Forman are delighted to present this substantial six bedroom detached family home, located in the popular Broadwater Down area of Tunbridge Wells, offering superb views across to Nevill Park. The property has been beautifully updated by the current owners and has the benefit of a sauna and relaxation room. The property offers versatile accommodation which is arranged over three floors, a private rear garden and a detached double garage. Accommodation: The ground floor accommodation includes an entrance hall, cloakroom with WC, beautifully fitted kitchen with utility room, a spacious living room, dining room and a study. Stairs lead from the entrance hall down to the lower level, where there is a large double bedroom with en-suite shower room, a further double bedroom, cloakroom with WC and a custom made sauna and separate shower. On the first floor there are four bedrooms in total, which includes an impressive master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom/shower room. Also on the first floor is a further family bathroom. The property benefits from underfloor heating and solar panels. Outside: There is a driveway to the front of the property which leads to the double garage. The private rear garden offers various seating areas, with the rest of the garden being laid mainly to lawn. The rear garden has the benefit of stunning uninterrupted views across to Nevill Park. Location: The Royal spa town of Tunbridge Wells offers a vast range of shopping facilities and the mainline train station with commuter services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street. The A21 provides access to the M25 and national motorway network with connections to London Heathrow and Gatwick airports, the Channel Tunnel and ferry ports. Tunbridge Wells is renowned for its choice of educational facilities within the state and private sector including grammar schools for both boys and girls, the popular Holmewood House Preparatory School at Langton Green and public schools in Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i68469386
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The property is an interesting character house, originally two cottages, which now offers substantial family accommodation with stunning far-reaching open countryside views. The flexible accommodation provides bedrooms on both floors and a spacious first floor reception room, positioned to take advantage of the fantastic views. The front door opens into an entrance hall with a w.c. and utility room off as well as a study and breakfast/family room which both have windows overlooking the gardens and beautiful countryside beyond. The breakfast/family room has a fireplace with wood burner and double doors leading through to the large conservatory, which in turn has double doors opening out to the terrrace and gardens creating a lovely space for entertaining. Open plan to the breakfast/family room, the well laid out fitted kitchen has a door to the impressive triple aspect dining room which also has doors opening onto the gardens.An inner hall gives access to three ground floor bedrooms as well as a shower room. At the end of the hall, there is a useful boot room with doors to the outside and a door to the garage.On the first floor, the sitting room has three large windows taking advantage of the fantastic views over the property's own land and the open countryside beyond. Also on this level there are four bedrooms (three of which have access to en suite bath/shower rooms as well as a large storage cupboard. Outside, the house is approached over a long farm track leading to a private paved driveway and tandem garage. The grounds extend to just over an acre in total and are equally split between beautifully landscaped gardens with lawns screened by mature trees and hedging and a meadow with a wooden outbuilding providing a stable, hay store and garden room/studio.Inall about 1.04 acres.Tunbridge Wells station 2.5 miles (London Bridge from 44 minutes). A21 - 3.3 miles. Tonbridge station 7 miles (London Bridge from 34 minutes). Gatwick airport 26 miles. Central London 41 miles. (All times and distances approximate)The property is located in a stunning rural location, yet only just over two miles from the sought-after town of Tunbridge Wells which provides a wide range of shopping, commercial and recreational facilities as well as the historic Pantiles and old High Street and a mainline station with a regular commuter service to London. The A21 provides access to the M25 and the national motorway network giving access to London Gatwick and Heathrow airports, the Channel Tunnel and the ferry ports.The area is well known for its excellent choice of well-regarded schools within the state and private sectors including Rose Hill Preparatory School, Holmewood House Preparatory School in Langton Green, Kent College at Pembury, grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, and public schools in Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.Leisure facilities in the area include numerous restaurants, health clubs, multi-screen cinema complex and theatres; golf at The Nevill, Tunbridge Wells; sailing at Bewl Water and south coast centres; extensive walking and riding in the surrounding countryside. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i69478645
Freeman Forman are delighted to present this chain free, detached four bedroom extended former Lodge, located on the sought after Bidborough Ridge, offering fine views across open countryside. The property offers lots of potential, with planning permission granted for a three bay oak framed storage barn, with room above (ref:23/00926/FULL). The property offers superb outside space amounting to approximately 1.4 acres (tbv). Accommodation: The ground floor accommodation includes an entrance hall, cloakroom with WC, open plan kitchen/diner with bi folding doors to the raised decking area, sitting room with wood burner, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Stairs rise to the first floor which gives access to the master bedroom with en-suite shower/bathroom and a balcony which offers fine countryside views to the rear. The property has gas central heating, double glazing and oak flooring. Outside: Immediately to the front of the house is a Parking Area for two/three Cars. To one side of the house a gate from Ridgelands gives access to the Outbuildings. Similarly, to the other side, a right of way over the beginning of the drive to Home Farm and double gates give access. The Garden lies to the rear of the house and is mainly laid to lawn sloping away from the property, with a wooded area to the end. In all extending to about 1.4 Acres (tbv)Location: The property sits right on the edge of this popular village with its village shop, well regarded Primary School, Garage, Church, Recreation Ground and Kentish Hare Restaurant/Pub, all of which are within walking distance. Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells town centres are easily accessible and both offer a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities. Tonbridge main line station offers frequent services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i70144834
The White House has been comprehensively renovated and refurbished by the current owners to an exceptionally high standard, blending an array of wonderful modern touches whilst providing generous and flexible accommodation. The front door opens up to a light and airy entrance hall, providing access to all the principle living areas. There is a convenient utility room with cloakroom located on the right-hand side that offers a secondary access point to both entrance and to the rear of the property. The house also benefits from under floor heating throughout the ground floor. The reception hall leads to an impressive modern, open plan Neptune inspired kitchen with large island and seating areas, offering fitted wall and base units and fully integrated appliances including two fridges, two dishwashers and an electric Aga. Wonderful bi-fold doors lead out to a beautiful south facing garden with wrap-around paved patio. There is also a convenient sitting and dining area overlooking the wonderful garden and grounds offering a great area for day-to-day life and entertaining. The living room with working wood-burning fireplace and spectacular lantern skylight is an exceptional space for adults with double aspect doors. To note there is a convenient study located on the lower ground floor, which has been built by the current owners with extant planning permission to build a further triple oak framed car lodge with home office above (REF: 21/02603/FULL).On the first floor there are five generously proportioned bedrooms, the large principal suite features a stylish ensuite shower room and integrated storage space. The second bedroom offers ensuite with shower room. There is also an attractive large family bathroom with roll top bath, double basin vanity unit and separate shower. There is also an accessible loft hatch offering very generous storage space. The fabulous garden and grounds surrounding the house are a wonderful feature of this property and are cleverly divided into various sections to make use of the space. To the rear is a beautiful, secluded garden with established flowering shrubs, mature hedging, and an expanse of lawn. An attractive large, paved terrace wrapping around to the front and sides of the house, provides the perfect back drop for entertaining and alfresco dining. There is a large children's play area, as well hot tub and swim spa.To note there are two convenient sheds providing ample storage space.. Please note the hot tub, swim spa and electric Aga are subject to negotiation.White House is situated in a semi-rural position on the edge of the highly desirable village of Speldhurst which lies approximately three miles to the north west of Tunbridge Wells, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Speldhurst offers a village store serving day to day needs, a primary school, doctors' surgery and church as well as one of the most popular gastro-pubs in the area. The nearby town of Royal Tunbridge Wells offers a comprehensive range of shopping as well as sporting, recreational and cultural amenities. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i70688828
A beautiful circa 16th Century period property with flexible family accommodation across three floors DescriptionFlorance House is an attractive character property of some scale at about 5,000 square feet, set over three floors and the original part of the house is believed to date from the 16th century. However, while the house benefits from this character, it is also well adapted to modern day living, with good reception rooms as well as a large kitchen and with three bathrooms serving up to a maximum of eight bedrooms; one of these on the first floor would make for a splendid home office.The delightful entrance hall has oak floors and a brick fireplace with the main staircase rising to the first floor. Three further doors lead from the entrance hall into the drawing room, dining room, and hallway. The drawing room has fitted bookshelves with cupboards below and a large brick fireplace with a wooden surround and stone hearth. A door from the drawing room opens onto the decking area with pergola above. The spacious dining room has a decorative fireplace with an etched Tudor rose wooden surround and a display recess on either side. The generous kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with bespoke hand-painted shaker units with a granite worksurface and upstands. There is a double Belfast sink, four-oven AGA and a large central island with an attached crescent table seating five people. There is also a walk-in larder and a separate utility room with a Belfast sink with space for a washing machine, tumble dryer, and freezer/fridge. There is a secondary entrance from the front garden which acts as a boot room, with a store room housing the boilers and separate WC. The main hallway leads to the family room which has a pretty brick fireplace and doors opening to the patio, with a second door opening onto the decking area. The study has a fitted bookshelf and a bay window with a bench below. A secondary staircase and cellar can also be accessed from the main hallway.From the entrance hall, the main stairs lead to a wide landing with a roof light. The spacious principal suite has been updated by the current owners and comprises full-length windows that open to views of the garden, recessed built-in wardrobes and en suite with a freestanding bath, shower, and twin sink units. There are five further bedrooms on this floor, three of which enjoy fitted wardrobes. The owners currently use the largest bedroom as a secondary sitting room. On the second floor, there are two further double bedrooms enjoying a wonderful outlook across the neighbouring fields, together with a family bathroom; the second floor lends itself to a teenager suite, with the option to use one bedroom as a reception room; similar to the current owners granny suite setup.The current owners have made a range of improvements to the property including the installation of a new roof and the replacement of all first and second floor front and side windows in 2011, as well as adding a bay window to the study in 2016 and updating the downstairs cloakroom. Additionally new coping stones were added to a rear flat roof and the fascias and soffits were redecorated in 2022.The front garden has some evergreen hedging to the perimeter with a gravel turning circle around a rhododendron and an area of lawn.The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a mature oak tree, a paved terrace, and a newly installed decking area with feature lights and a pergola. A reclaimed brick wall marks the boundary to one side with timber fencing and a brick wall to the other side. Two gates give access from the garden onto Florance Lane.LocationFlorance House is set in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Groombridge village which straddles the Kent/Sussex border. In addition, there are excellent other amenities in the village, including a post office and a general store, as well as a highly regarded bakers and the area is superb for walking and cycling. The nearby towns of Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells offer more extensive shopping and leisure facilities. The bus stop is located opposite the property with regular connections to Tunbridge Wells. Schools: Groombridge has its own highly-regarded primary school, graded as "Outstanding" overall in the most recent Ofsted report, and there is the Beacon Acadamy secondary school in Crowborough, which has been rising in status. Tunbridge Wells offers alternative secondary schooling, including the Grammar Schools, but where entry from East Sussex is more restricted. In terms of private schools, there are many highly regarded options, including Holmewood House preparatory school in Langton Green and public schools in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Eastbourne, Brighton, Mayfield and Upper Dicker.Mainline Rail: Eridge (approximately 2.8 miles) with journey times to London Bridge from 54 minutes, Tunbridge Wells (approximately 5 miles) to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street from 54 minutes and Ashurst (approximately 3.6 miles) with journey times to Victoria from 1 hour 2 minutes.Communications: The A21, accessible just to the North of Tunbridge Wells, provides access to the M25 and thereby the national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports, the Channel ports and Channel Tunnel terminus.Square Footage: 5,058 sq ft DirectionsFrom the Savills office in Tunbridge Wells, proceed out of the town on Langton Road (A264). Continue through Langton Green and down Groombridge Hill, taking the second exit at the roundabout onto Withyham Road. In approximately 0.3 miles, Florance House can be found on the left-hand side just before Florance Lane. Additional InfoServices: Mains water, electricity, gas and sewage. Outgoings: Wealden District Council.Agent comment: There is a right of way granted across land owned by Florance House to The Grove and Ashburton House.The current owners have made a range of improvements to the property including the installation of a new roof and the replacement of all first and second floor front and side windows in 2011, as well as adding a bay window to the study in 2016 and updating the downstairs cloakroom. Additionally new coping stones were added to a rear flat roof and the fascias and soffits were redecorated in 2022. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i69103856
A substantial family house with extensive grounds and a wonderful outlook, set on the edge of this very sought-after village. DescriptionBuilt in 1990 as one of two nicely set-apart homes, our clients have been at Furzefield House from new and have maintained and upgraded the property over time. The property enjoys a tucked away position, being located at the end of a long private approach drive, shared with just the neighbouring house, and accessed off the turning circle at the end of Furzefield Avenue. The views over the open countryside to the rear are stunning, and the accommodation is spacious throughout. The front door opens into a large reception hall and all the key rooms on the ground floor open onto the rear terrace, benefitting from the exceptional outlook and a southerly aspect. The oak fitted kitchen is by Chambers and incorporates a corian sink and granite worktops, with Amtico flooring and high quality appliances, including Gaggenau ovens and a Miele dishwasher. The utility room is fitted to match. The reception rooms work well together providing flexible space for entertaining and interlinking via the reception hall. The large sitting room has a period-style fireplace and opens into the generously proportioned garden room and also has double doors through to the dining room. Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite is again spacious and well-laid out, with 'his and hers' dressing rooms and an en suite bathroom with bath, twin sinks and a separate shower. There is also a fine bespoke Chambers, built-in walnut cupboard for storage. There are four further bedrooms (two en suite) and a family bathroom arranged over the ground and first floors. Outside, the gated driveway offers good parking space and access to the detached triple garage block, with roof storage. However, the focus is very much on the substantial rear garden, with extensive park-like rolling grounds, laid to lawn with terracing and many mature trees. There is a post and rail boundary fence, with farmland beyond.LocationFurzefield House is tucked-away on the edge of this sought-after village of Speldhurst, within close proximity of the highly regarded Church of England Primary School, the imposing and handsome St Mary's Church and within a short walk of the 13th Century Inn, The George and Dragon 'gastro' pub. The village offers good local amenities with the Speldhurst Community Shop and Post Office, Village Hall and Recreation ground, is home to many local clubs and groups including the long running local football and cricket teams and enjoys access to many countryside walks and cycle routes.Speldhurst lies approximately 4 miles to the north west of Tunbridge Wells with it's extensive shopping, recreational facilities and mainline station. The village is also within very convenient reach of the nearby towns of Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.State and private schools: Speldhurst C of E Primary School, preparatory schools in Langton Green (Holmewood House), Tunbridge Wells (Rose Hill) and Tonbridge (The Schools at Somerhill), Grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge and independent schools in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Mayfield, Eastbourne, Upper Dicker (Bedes) and Brighton.Mainline rail: Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge are both approximately 4.5 miles, with services to London Cannon Street and Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East). Alternatively, Hildenborough station, just one stop down the line from Sevenoaks, is approximately 5.4 miles.Square Footage: 3,964 sq ft Acreage: 1.6 AcresDirectionsPostcode TN3 0LD. Leave Tunbridge Wells via the A264 towards Langton Green and Groombridge. Pass through Langton Green and turn right by The Hare public house towards Speldhurst. Continue into the village, pass the school on the left then turn right after The George and Dragon and then immediately left into Barden Road. Continue along this road for about 350 yards, then take the left fork onto Furzefield Avenue. Furzefield House will be found at the end on the left, with the driveway accessed from the turning circle. Additional InfoServices: Gas-fired central heating, mains water, electricity, drainage and gas. Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council , Tax Band H.Agent's Note: The photographs were taken in July, 2022. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i70746571
Once the home of Princess Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria, this historically important house is now divided into three large individual homes. Dornden forms the west wing of this substantial Grade II Listed brick and stone mansion, understood to have been altered and largely rebuilt in 1925 to the designs of Compton Hall.The property is beautifully presented throughout, having been updated by the current owners, retaining many classical period features including original panelling and mouldings, polished oak floors, stone mullion windows and decorative fireplaces. The property is approached via a gravelled driveway, terminating in a large parking and turning area. The well established gardens are a particular highlight, with extensive ornamental box and yew hedging, a large York stone terrace adjacent to the house along with two sizable areas of lawn to the front and the rear, interspersed with mature shrubs and specimen trees.The property occupies a convenient position on the eastern edge of Langton Green, about half a mile from the village centre with a good range of local shops.Tunbridge Wells town centre offers a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities as well as mainline station serving London Charing Cross and Cannon Street in under an hour.There are a good number of well regarded schools in the area including Langton Green primary school, Holmewood House preparatory school and grammar schools for both boys and girls. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i71590194
Freeman Forman are delighted to present this substantial, detached seven bedroom period property, offering a large plot in central Tunbridge Wells. The property is currently set up as three apartments, so could offer intergenerational living, a great buy to let investment, or be turned back into a substantial family home, the vendor does have permission to reinstate the staircase to link the property back as one. With the plot being of such a generous size, there could also be potential for development, subject to any necessary planning consents. Accommodation: The property currently offers a first and second floor maisonette with private entrance, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen, utility room, living room, dining room and a study. The ground floor of the property is currently set up as a separate two bedroom apartment with private entrance, kitchen, utility room, two bedrooms and a large living room. There is a further apartment on the lower ground floor, again with its own private entrance, kitchen/diner, two bedrooms, shower room and a cloakroom with WC. Outside: To the front of the property there is a driveway offering plenty of off road parking. There is side access to the large rear garden, which is laid mainly to lawn and offers lots of potential for development (subject to planning consents), or perhaps a wonderful large garden for a detached family home. Location: The property is situated close to the Royal Victoria Place shopping precinct and the Town Centre with many major national stores, a wide variety of individual shops and numerous restaurants. There are highly regarded schools including separate grammar schools for girls and boys, recreational amenities including a sports and leisure centre, cinema complex, theatre, two golf courses, and two mainline stations with services to London Charing Cross & Cannon Street in approximately 50 minutes. The major road network of the A21 leading into the M25 is again easily accessible to the north of Tunbridge Wells for other national motorways and Heathrow and Gatwick airports. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i70531230
The property has been beautifully enhanced and updated to an exceptionally high standard by the current owners, offering generous and flexible family accommodation.The front door leads to a spacious and welcoming entrance hall with convenient cloakroom located on the right-hand side. The living room is situated to the front of the property and has a working feature fireplace with French doors leading out to a picturesque garden. Leading on from the sitting room is the double aspect living room patio doors providing further access to the garden; situated in the corner is a spiral staircase which offers direct access to the principal bedroom.The open plan kitchen/dining room is considered the hub of the house with a large island with seating, fitted wall and base units with fully integrated appliances, including Aga oven and wine chiller; there is also further access to the large patio and garden via double doors, providing a wonderful space for day-to-day life and entertaining. To note, there is a separate utility room nestled just behind the kitchen which offers access to the rear of the property. Steps lead up to the first floor with six bedrooms and a large family bathroom with roll top bath and dual vanity. The principal bedroom enjoys an attractive outlook with a walk-in dressing room and an open luxurious ensuite with walk-in shower, freestanding bath and dual vanity. The second bedroom has a stylish ensuite with shower The single bedroom is currently used as study, offering a great work from home space.The property is approached via a private driveway offering parking for multiple cars and garage. To the rear of the house is a beautiful secluded south easterly facing wrap-around garden offering established flower beds, central lawn and large patio with a separate raised terrace, providing the perfect backdrop for al fresco dining and entertaining. The property also offers a large summerhouse, a well-maintained vegetable patch and sunken hot tub. In all the property extends to about 0.7 acres (to be verified).Mayfield Road is situated in a sought-after location close to the centre of Tunbridge Wells, it is within easy reach of the principal shopping areas with many major national stores in Royal Victoria Place. The property is well placed for the mainline station as well as a variety of choices of restaurants and boutiques in the Pantiles and the Old High Street. The area is renowned for an excellent choice of educational facilities within the state and private sectors including The Girls and Boys Grammar School For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i69541726
Little Knoll is set in one of the most idyllic spots close to the centre of Tunbridge Wells, offering a semi-rural yet not isolated position with well-proportioned and characterful family accommodation.The front door opens up to a large and welcoming entrance hall with a convenient cloakroom located on the left-hand side. The double-aspect living room is situated to the left of the entrance with a feature fireplace and views overlooking the front; double doors lead into the delightful garden room with exposed beams, slate flooring and log burner with bi-fold doors leading out to the large terrace and gardens. The charming country-style kitchen/breakfast room has a range of base and wall-mounted units, integrated appliances and a Rangemaster cooker; a door leads to an internal hallway through to the studio/store. There is also a formal dining room with views over the garden and a study room. On the first floor, accessed via the main staircase, there are two generous sized bedrooms and a large family bathroom. Accessed from the secondary staircase, there are two additional bedrooms as well as a stylish family bathroom with roll top bath. The principal bedroom offers fitted wardrobes and further eaves storage. The house is approached over a long private driveway leading to a parking area in front of the house, mature trees border the front of the property with an attractive flat front garden. The delightful lawned gardens surrounding the house are a particular feature of the property with stunning 360 views over the surrounding countryside. To the rear of the house, there is a paved terrace ideal for al fresco dining with views over the gardens and countryside beyond. The secluded garden is mainly laid to lawn; which boasts a delightful wildlife haven in the form of a pond with a multitude of mature trees that leads onto the fields and woodland. In all the property extends to about acres 4.79 acres.The property is situated in a sought-after position within easy reach of Southborough's local shops, picturesque cricket green as well as being superbly positioned close to the centre of Tunbridge Wells which offer a more comprehensive range of shopping including supermarkets, boutiques, department stores and restaurants. The property is well placed for access to mainline stations at Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells as well as the A21 with links to the M25 motorway network. It is also ideally situated for access to a number of well-regarded private and state schools including Rose Hill Preparatory School, Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar, The Grammar School for Boys & The Skinners School.Tunbridge Wells Station 1.8 miles (London Bridge from 42 minutes). Tonbridge Station 3.4 miles. A21 (Pembury) 4.3 miles. The Pantiles 2 miles. London 46 miles. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i68551386
Old Dundle is situated in 3.29 acres of completely secluded grounds set at the end of a private drive, just off from Dundale Road and just a short drive from Tunbridge Wells. Its enviable position which sees it surrounded by acres of beautiful rolling countryside, ensures complete privacy and far-reaching views. The farmhouse is believed to date from the 1700s and has beautiful and well-appointed accommodation, incorporating many original period features. The ground floor accommodation consists of a generous entrance hall, large kitchen with plenty of space for casual entertaining, a spacious utility room / boot room, two separate reception rooms, a home study and WC. On the first floor there are 5 bedrooms, one of which is the master with its own ensuite, and a family bathroom. The separate cottage is very well presented and includes a large open plan living room, with woodburning stove, kitchen and dining space, separate utility room and two bedrooms, walk in wardrobe and a bathroom. The cottage has been successfully used as a holiday let for previous owners, and overflow accommodation for guests and family members. Outside:The property sits in 3.29 acres of its own land, with the garden laid predominately to lawn and with a large terrace overlooking the valley. There are two large areas of woodland, which sits adjacent to the swimming pool with its pool house. There are ample outbuildings for further storage and a home office, gym or teenage den, depending on requirements. The views that surround this property and which can be seen from many aspects of the house are exceptional, facing south-west across the East Sussex countryside. The house is within easy reach of Tunbridge Wells with its wide range of shopping, recreational facilities and schools, and Tonbridge, with its mainline station providing fast and frequent trains to central London. What we love about this property:Undoubtedly one of the fabulous features of this property is its setting. Tucked away in a secluded location that you would never find without specific directions, it enjoys very fine views, facing south-west across the valley to Tunbridge Wells with amazing sunsets. These views are enjoyed from many of the principal rooms of both the farmhouse and cottage, showing the careful thought that was put into the original construction of the properties. Both the main farmhouse and the cottage have been beautifully maintained, and are elegantly presented with an abundance of period features, such as exposed beams, working fireplaces and flagstone floors. The cottage is no poor relation to the main house, being very well presented and providing flexible and versatile accommodation which could provide an extra income stream, guest or family accommodation, depending on individual needs. The outbuildings provide excellent storage space, and include a car port, garage and log store, and with a few improvements could serve as a home gym, teenage den or home working space. The house and cottage are entirely encased within their own grounds, with a range of mature trees, shrubs, and generous terrace, all overlooking those valley views. Their are two separate areas of woodland which sit to the north and the east of the house, perfect for children to explore, and the swimming pool is safe and secure, being completely enclosed by a picket fence, and with a southerly aspect. In summary, this property is a truly unique find, perfect for a rural retreat and yet remaining within easy striking distance of Tonbridge mainline station and the neighbouring towns and villages. EPC Rating: E Location Old Dundle is situated to the east of Tunbridge Wells, just under a mile distant from the A21 with its dual carriageway links to the M25 and wider road network and airports. Nearby Tunbridge Wells has an excellent array of restaurants, shops and leisure facilities, and Tonbridge is just a 10 minute drive with an excellent mainline station. The historic Pantiles area, with its elegant colonnaded walkway, is believed by many to be the most pleasant place in Tunbridge Wells to browse, shop, eat, drink and stroll. Nearby Matfield and Brenchley are wonderful village communities, with a fabulous primary school, award winning restaurant and a host of social activities. Bluewater shopping centre and the coast are both easily accessible by car or public transport. There are many independent and state schooling options in the area, including those in the much sought-after Kent Grammar system. The setting The outbuildings provide excellent storage space, and include a car port, garage and log store, in addition to a large room for a home gym, teenage den or home working space. The house and cottage are entirely encased within their own grounds, with a range of mature trees, shrubs, and generous terrace, all overlooking those valley views. The extensive private woodland which sits to the east of the plot is great for children to explore, and the swimming pool is safe and secure, being completely enclosed by a picket fence with a southerly aspect. In summary, this property is a truly unique find, perfect for a rural retreat and yet remaining within easy striking distance of Tonbridge mainline station and the neighbouring towns and villages. Parking - Garage Parking - Driveway For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i70282318
A substantial and stylishly presented Victorian town house in a highly sought-after area DescriptionBoyne Park is a very attractive road off Mount Ephraim, in the heart of this late Victorian development, comprising a network of smart roads with a number of substantial detached and semi-detached villas. Tucked away from the main road, this property benefits from a secluded position with off-street parking, as well as a level rear garden facing south west. The property is approximately half a mile from the town centre via the Common, less than a mile from the mainline station and very well located for many highly regarded schools, including the sought-after grammars. Built in 1895, number 29 is positioned towards the end of Boyne Park and is a delightful, beautifully presented family home, sympathetically updated by our clients to capture the timeless character and style of the Victorian era. Impressive proportions are typical of the period and this property is no exception, with a spacious reception hall, high ceilings, large sash windows and accommodation arranged over three floors. Many of the original features are still intact, including decorative plaster cornicing and coving, deep skirting boards, picture rails, pretty fireplaces and several colourful stained glass windows. The generously proportioned Kitchen/Breakfast room lies in the heart of the house with doors out to the garden. This is a particularly striking room, with a full height Victorian dresser and built-in cupboards, traditional Aga, a walk-in larder and the original servants' bell system which is still in operation being linked to the main ground and first floor rooms. The three fine reception rooms comprise a Morning Room, Dining Room and a Drawing Room which opens to the garden. All feature wide bay windows and fireplaces providing lovely space for entertaining. An informal study/family room overlooks the garden to the rear and there is a practical utility/boot room off, with a side door out to the garden.There are six good-sized bedrooms in total over the top two floors, all with their own individual character, together with a stylish family bath/shower room, a secondary bathroom and eaves storage space.The property is set within a generously proportioned plot which surrounds the house and is set back from Boyne Park with a wide gravel driveway to the front providing off-street parking. To the rear is a level garden enjoying a south westerly aspect and accessed from the Drawing Room and Kitchen/Breakfast Room. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, with shrub borders, mature trees, a paved terrace and a useful garden studio.LocationTunbridge Wells is the only Spa town in the southeast of England and is a very popular base for families, with an excellent choice of schools and regular commuter services to London. The town is surrounded by countryside and known for its elegant architecture, cultural and shopping attractions, including two theatres, numerous cafes, restaurants and pubs, national retailers in the Royal Victoria Place shopping centre and interesting independent shops in the High Street and historic Pantiles. Located in the heart of the town, the Common is approximately 0.2 miles by foot from the property. This extensive green space includes a cricket pitch, the iconic Wellington Rocks, a natural landmark, lovely spots for picnics and extensive tracks enabling walks to the town centre, Pantiles and station. State and private schools: There are many well-regarded schools within a mile, including Bishops Down Primary School, Bennett Memorial, Rose Hill preparatory school, the boys' and girls' grammars and the Skinners School for boys in the St John's area. Private options for seniors include Mayfield School for Girls, Tonbridge for Boys and Sevenoaks, Bedes (Upper Dicker), Eastbourne and Brighton Colleges which are co-ed. Mainline rail: Tunbridge Wells (approximately 0.7 miles) has services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street with journey times from 50 minutes.Communications: The A21, accessible just North of Tunbridge Wells, links directly to London and the M25 and thereby to the national motorway network, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the Channel Tunnel terminus.Square Footage: 3,413 sq ft DirectionsFrom our Tunbridge Wells office, head north up the High Street and turn right at the end onto Vale Road. At the mini roundabout take the first exit onto Mount Pleasant Road, passing the station on your left. At the crossroads at the top of the hill turn left onto Church Road and carry straight on over the A26 London Road at the traffic lights. Take the right fork into Castle Road and turn right again at the end onto Mount Ephraim. Boyne Park is the second turning on the left and number 29 will be found on the left, just after Mayfield Road. Additional InfoServices: Gas-fired central heating, mains water, electricity and drainage. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Tax Band 'G'.Agent's Note: We wish to inform prospective buyers of this property that the seller is an employee of Savills' in Tunbridge Wells. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i68825047
Harwarton is a sizeable portion of the original house, blending an array of character features and modern touches yet preserving the purity of the era including stone mullion windows, an impressive 'sit-in' inglenook fireplace and cellar. The front door opens into a spacious and welcoming hallway with original wooden floorboards, a self-contained utility room and separate w.c. This leads through to the most spectacular kitchen/dining room which is the principal reception room for day to day living with full length sliding doors running across the entirety of the rear, ensuring an abundance of natural light floods the room and providing access to the beautiful gardens and grounds. The high specification Clive Christian kitchen has been well thought out and includes a central island, butler's sink, a range of integrated appliances and bespoke cabinetry. On this floor there is also a wonderful drawing room with Herringbone flooring and a feature open fireplace. There is a further separate study with built in storage cupboards. On the first floor there are five double bedrooms, three have stunning views across the gardens and grounds. Two of the bedrooms have built in storage cupboards, there are two bathrooms, a separate w.c. and an en suite bathroom. On the second floor there are three bedrooms, a large and well-appointed bathroom and a kitchen/dining room. This is a fabulous space and could be used as completely separate accommodation. The house is approached via a long communal driveway that forks off and leads to the property arriving at a gravel parking area and detached garage at the front of the house. The garden is a particular feature of the property with an expanse of lawn, established orchards, wilding flower gardens, and vegetable patches.Council Tax: F and A.Harwarton is situated just 1 mile from the village of Speldhurst to the northwest of Tunbridge Wells. Speldhurst offers a village store with post office serving day-to-day needs, primary school, doctor's surgery, church and one of the most popular gastro-pubs in the area. Tunbridge Wells provides a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities, and mainline railway stations at Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge provide services to London from 35 minutes. Both towns offer an excellent range of schools within both the state and private sectors.Speldhurst Village - 1 mile. Tunbridge Wells Station - 3.2 miles (London Bridge from 42 minutes). Tonbridge Station - 4.5 miles (London Bridge from 35 minutes). A21 (Tonbridge) - 3.5 miles. M25 (J5) - 13.5 miles. (All times and distances are approximate) For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i71534976
The Cottage is a beautiful country home dating back to the 1800s, with later additions, offering over 4000 sq. ft of well-proportioned and impressive family accommodation with an abundance of characterful features. The property features a swimming pool, tennis court, annexe, various outbuildings, and a large private driveway with parking for multiple cars.The front door opens into a porch, leading to a light and airy entrance hall, providing access to the principal living areas and a convenient cloakroom. The well-proportioned accommodation includes a spacious sitting room with a working feature fireplace, large windows overlooking the grounds, and a door to the outside. The charming country-style kitchen has extensive base and wall-mounted units, an Aga cooker, and a central island. There is also a delightful family area with French doors leading out to the terrace, offering a great area for day-to-day life and entertaining. Also of note, there is a separate dining room, a delightful study, a laundry room and convenient storage spaces located throughout.There are five generous-sized bedrooms located across the first floor, with a large family bathroom. The principal bedroom with a large bay window, benefits from a walk-in dressing room and an en suite bathroom.In addition to the main house there is a detached one bedroom annexe providing approximately 397 sq. ft of accommodation, with a living room, bathroom and cellar.The property is approached via a gated gravel driveway that leads to the front of the house. The fabulous garden and grounds are a fantastic feature of this property and are cleverly divided into various sections to make great use of both space and stunning countryside views.The property features a delightful wildlife haven in the form of a pond, an 8 ft deep lined swimming pool with paved surrounding, a hard tennis court, and additional lawned areas. The garden itself is mainly laid to lawn with a multitude of mature trees and leads on to the fields and woodland. In all, the property extends to about 2.148 acres (verified).Set in beautiful rolling Kent countryside, The Cottage is located just under a mile from the village of Bidborough, with its village shop which provides for all day to day needs, church, garage and the well renowned pub and restaurant, The Kentish Hare. The two larger towns of Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells are a short drive away where more extensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found.The area has excellent road and rail links from M25, A21 and A26 which provide easy access to London, the south coast and Heathrow and Gatwick international airports. Nearby Tonbridge station provides mainline service with regular trains to London Bridge, Waterloo and London Charing Cross with journey times from 42 minutes.There are numerous good schools in the area, including Tonbridge, Kent College, Judd, Benenden, Skinners, Sevenoaks Walthamstow Hall, Tonbridge Grammar and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Girls, as well as a good range of Prep schools including, Somerhill, Holmewood House and Rosehill School. Bidborough Primary School is also located a short distance away.Sporting and recreational interests in the area are well served with horse racing at Lingfield Park, golf at Hever Castle and Nizels. Sailing and fishing are also available nearby; sailing at Bewl Water and Bough Beech Reservoir, and fishing at Chipstead Lakes. There is an abundance of country walks, cycling and riding to be had in the surrounding area. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i69046297
Freeman Forman are delighted to present this substantial detached residence set behind gates in this sought-after road within Tunbridge Wells. The house offers well presented accommodation throughout, with the ground floor offering a superb formal drawing room leading seamlessly to a sitting room, a dining hall, and lovely family room with glazed atrium affording plenty of natural light and a relaxing environment. Also on the ground floor there is a kitchen / breakfast room, study, access to the integral garage, and a wonderful indoor leisure complex with swimming pool, jacuzzi spa, steam room, shower room, bar area and integrated music system. The master suite is truly impressive offering a large bedroom, walk-in dressing room with separate shower, and leads beyond to a luxurious bathroom with whirlpool bath. The guest suite is at the rear of the house with far reaching views across Tunbridge Wells and beyond, and offers a double bedroom and en suite shower room. Also on this floor there are two further bedroom suites and two double bedrooms. Stairs lead up to the second floor where there are two very large bedrooms with stunning far reaching views and a beautifully appointed bathroom.The property is approached via electric gates, and the driveway leads down to the garage and turning circle with central water feature. The majority of garden is to the front and enjoys a southerly aspect and secluded position. There are terraced lawn areas interspersed with a range of mature shrubs, plants and topiary, gravel walkways and a wonderful sun terrace on which to entertain. To the rear of the house is a second terrace which stretches across the back of the house, and a covered bar and barbeque grill area when entertaining.The property is situated on the south side of town, within easy reach of the pantiles and the old high street. The shopping precinct and the Town Centre with many major national stores, a wide variety of individual shops and numerous restaurants are also within easy reach. There are highly regarded schools including separate grammar schools for girls and boys, recreational amenities including a sports and leisure centre, cinema complex, theatre, two golf courses, and two mainline stations with services to London Charing Cross & Cannon Street in approximately 50 minutes. The major road network of the A21 leading into the M25 is again easily accessible to the north of Tunbridge Wells for other national motorways and Heathrow and Gatwick airports. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i69552498
A handsome family home enjoying a wonderful position with views in this sought-after private park on the edge of town. DescriptionAn attractive family home located in one of Tunbridge Wells' most desirable residential areas on the western edge of the town, well placed for Holmewood House School in Langton Green. The Common is within half-a-mile, the mainline station and the historic end of the town, including the Pantiles, are approximately a mile. Eversley dates back to the 1930s and has been carefully renovated by our client and features much of the original quality craftsmanship. The property is set in an elevated position within an established garden which wraps around to all sides, and enjoys far reaching views to the south. The impressive wisteria clad front entrance opens into a welcoming oak panelled hallway with oak flooring and through to two well proportioned principal reception rooms. The dining room is notable for the French polished oak panelling and original built-in Douglas Fir crockery cupboards, complete with a clever hatch and servery draw linking through to the kitchen. The sitting room has a marble fireplace with a coal effect electric fire, and an anteroom opening out to a large covered garden terrace to the side. The impressive bespoke modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room opens out to the garden through large glazed doors and has been designed to match the original full height Douglas Fir storage cupboards. It is well equipped with Gaggenau appliances including twin electric ovens, steam oven and combi microwave, with space for an American-style fridge/freezer and a large island unit with a sink, Quooker hot tap and a Bora extractor induction hob. A well fitted utility room adjoins the kitchen, and the rear lobby serves as a practical boot room, with a cloakroom off. There are five good-sized bedrooms on the first floor, a contemporary-style family bathroom and a separate shower room. The bedrooms all have a lovely outlook and the principal bedroom has access to a balcony which extends to bedroom 4, and is perfectly placed to enjoy the wonderful view towards the Ashdown Forest. The attractive garden has hedging and fencing to the boundaries providing a good level of privacy and flexible space for entertaining with several flagstone terraces. Steps and paths lead up to areas of lawn with several mature trees and shrubs, including a yew, rhododendron, azalea and acer, herbaceous borders and topiary features. To the front, Eversley is set well back from the private road with an attractive approach and driveway parking for several cars in front of an integral garage.LocationTunbridge Wells is the only spa town in the south east of England, lying about 30 miles south of London, surrounded by countryside and known for its architecture, cultural, leisure and shopping attractions. This wealth of amenities, together with the highly-regarded state and private schools, make the town a popular base for City commuters and their families. Nevill Court is an impressive private tree lined no-through road located off the prestigious Nevill Park on the west side of town. There are many leisure options in the area including tennis and cricket at the Nevill Grounds, the Nevill Golf Couse, historic buildings and gardens including Penshurst Place, Hever Castle and Scotney Castle, sailing, fishing, walking and cycling at Bewl Water and country pubs in Langton Green and Speldhurst. Comprehensive shopping: Tunbridge Wells offers an extensive range of shops from the specialist boutique shops on the historic Pantiles and the old High Street, to the more modern retail outlets in the Royal Victoria Shopping Centre and out-of- town retail park with a multi screen cinema, bowling alley and eateries. Private and schools: There are many highly regarded schools in the area, including Rose Hill and The Mead preparatories in Tunbridge Wells, and Holmewood House preparatory in Langton Green. At senior level, the Tunbridge Wells Girls' and Boys' Grammar schools and the Skinners School for Boys lie on the northern side of town. Public schools include Tonbridge for Boys, Mayfield School for Girls, Sevenoaks, Bedes (Upper Dicker), Eastbourne and Brighton Colleges. Mainline rail: Tunbridge Wells station (approximately 1.4 miles) has fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street with journey times from 52 minutes.Communications: The A21 can be accessed from Tunbridge Wells, linking to the M25 and all other motorway networks, Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the coast.Square Footage: 2,906 sq ft Acreage: 0.49 Acres Additional InfoServices: Gas-fired central heating, mains water, electricity and drainage. Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Tax Band H. £100.00 per month for the upkeep of Nevill Court. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i70757283
A handsome family home enjoying a wonderful position with views in this sought-after private park on the edge of town. DescriptionAn attractive family home located in one of Tunbridge Wells' most desirable residential areas on the western edge of the town, well placed for Holmewood House School in Langton Green. The Common is within half-a-mile, the mainline station and the historic end of the town, including the Pantiles, are approximately a mile. Eversley dates back to the 1930s and has been carefully renovated by our client and features much of the original quality craftsmanship. The property is set in an elevated position within an established garden which wraps around to all sides, and enjoys far reaching views to the south. The impressive wisteria clad front entrance opens into a welcoming oak panelled hallway with oak flooring and through to two well proportioned principal reception rooms. The dining room is notable for the French polished oak panelling and original built-in Douglas Fir crockery cupboards, complete with a clever hatch and servery draw linking through to the kitchen. The sitting room has a marble fireplace with a coal effect electric fire, and an anteroom opening out to a large covered garden terrace to the side. The impressive bespoke modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room opens out to the garden through large glazed doors and has been designed to match the original full height Douglas Fir storage cupboards. It is well equipped with Gaggenau appliances including twin electric ovens, steam oven and combi microwave, with space for an American-style fridge/freezer and a large island unit with a sink, Quooker hot tap and a Bora extractor induction hob. A well fitted utility room adjoins the kitchen, and the rear lobby serves as a practical boot room, with a cloakroom off. There are five good-sized bedrooms on the first floor, a contemporary-style family bathroom and a separate shower room. The bedrooms all have a lovely outlook and the principal bedroom has access to a balcony which extends to bedroom 4, and is perfectly placed to enjoy the wonderful view towards the Ashdown Forest. The attractive garden has hedging and fencing to the boundaries providing a good level of privacy and flexible space for entertaining with several flagstone terraces. Steps and paths lead up to areas of lawn with several mature trees and shrubs, including a yew, rhododendron, azalea and acer, herbaceous borders and topiary features. To the front, Eversley is set well back from the private road with an attractive approach and driveway parking for several cars in front of an integral garage.LocationTunbridge Wells is the only spa town in the south east of England, lying about 30 miles south of London, surrounded by countryside and known for its architecture, cultural, leisure and shopping attractions. This wealth of amenities, together with the highly-regarded state and private schools, make the town a popular base for City commuters and their families. Nevill Court is an impressive private tree lined no-through road located off the prestigious Nevill Park on the west side of town. There are many leisure options in the area including tennis and cricket at the Nevill Grounds, the Nevill Golf Couse, historic buildings and gardens including Penshurst Place, Hever Castle and Scotney Castle, sailing, fishing, walking and cycling at Bewl Water and country pubs in Langton Green and Speldhurst. Comprehensive shopping: Tunbridge Wells offers an extensive range of shops from the specialist boutique shops on the historic Pantiles and the old High Street, to the more modern retail outlets in the Royal Victoria Shopping Centre and out-of- town retail park with a multi screen cinema, bowling alley and eateries. Private and schools: There are many highly regarded schools in the area, including Rose Hill and The Mead preparatories in Tunbridge Wells, and Holmewood House preparatory in Langton Green. At senior level, the Tunbridge Wells Girls' and Boys' Grammar schools and the Skinners School for Boys lie on the northern side of town. Public schools include Tonbridge for Boys, Mayfield School for Girls, Sevenoaks, Bedes (Upper Dicker), Eastbourne and Brighton Colleges. Mainline rail: Tunbridge Wells station (approximately 1.4 miles) has fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street with journey times from 52 minutes.Communications: The A21 can be accessed from Tunbridge Wells, linking to the M25 and all other motorway networks, Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the coast.Square Footage: 2,906 sq ft Acreage: 0.49 Acres Additional InfoServices: Gas-fired central heating, mains water, electricity and drainage. Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Tax Band H. £100.00 per month for the upkeep of Nevill Court. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i70643953
Launch viewings - Monday 4th March - by appointment only. Designed by renowned interior designers A House to Love, Manor Lodge has been completely yet sensitively renovated from its previous semi-derelict state and now offers a blend of high-specification modern interiors along with the character of the original building.Every possible attention to detail has been undertaken in the renovations, including a state-of-the-art heating and electrical system to ensure no noise is heard from the pipework. The floors have been newly installed and fully insulated for maximum heat retention in a nod to energy efficiency. All the sash windows have been refurbished and draft-proofed with new double-glazed windows in the reception rooms. The front door opens into a large and welcoming reception hall, which is flooded with natural light from a roof lantern and provides access to all the principal living areas. The drawing room has been sumptuously appointed with midnight blue grass cloth by Philip Jefferies, floor-to-ceiling bay window overlooking the front gardens with an open fireplace. A secret connecting door offers access to the library, which has beencreated around the original library bookshelves. The fabulous open plan kitchen/ breakfast room with an eye-catching and spectacular hand-crafted kitchen with quartz worktops, bespoke fitted cupboards by Beyond Joinery with limestone flooring and integrated Miele appliances.Also, of note on this level there is a boot room/utility, which is arguably the most luxurious you may see, offering a space where everyday chores are a pleasure.The principal suite stretches across the back of the house and comprises a palatial main bedroom that leads to a spectacular en suite bathroom. Adjoining the principal suite is a spectacular dressing room offering an oasis of calm to get ready or unwind from the day's stresses; this room could readily be used as a fifth bedroom if required. There are three additional double bedrooms located to the front of the house, all with lovely views across the front gardens and beyond Tunbridge Wells Common.The property is set within a mature and private plot of 0.35 of an acre, set well back from the road, with an expansive brick paved driveway with detached double garage and parking for multiple cars.To the rear of the house is a beautiful walled garden, ensuring seclusion and privacy with red brick meandering paths, shrubs, planting borders, mature specimen trees, and a magnificent magnolia providing year-round colour and interest. There is a detached, unconverted Bothy which has planning permission to be converted into a self contained annexe. A wrought iron arched gate in the wall beside the Bothy leads to a secret garden where there is a shed, log store, and composting area.Planning - Permission exists to add a single storey extension to the main house (REF 21/03221) and a single storey extension to the garden bothy and convert the garden bothy into a self contained annexe accommodation. (REF: 22/03601/FULL). More information can be found on the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council website.Manor Lodge is located in a tranquil and tucked away position, situated close to the Spa Hotel in Tunbridge Wells, with the town centre approximately 1 mile away and provides a comprehensive range of shopping facilities including many major national stores at the Royal Victoria Shopping Centre. There is a wide variety of individual shops, boutiques, and restaurants which can be reached by pleasant walks across the Common or the frequent bus service.In the southern part of the town are the famous Pantiles and Hight Street. Tunbridge Wells is renowned for its superb education facilities with good private, state and grammar schools, including the nearby Holmewood House, Rosehill School, Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School, The Grammar School for Boys and The Skinners School.Recreational amenities include the Assembly Hall Theatre, Trinity Arts Centre, Nevill golf club, sports and leisure centres and many parks and open spaces. The house is within easy reach of open countryside and the many footpaths in the surrounding High Weald AONB. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i68625234
An exquisite restored country house, discreetly positioned within about eight acres DescriptionAn exceptional unlisted country house, having originally been built up from a prosperous paper mill around the eighteenth and early nineteenth century and believed to date from the Georgian period, but with a fine Victorian facade to the front elevation.The property offers very attractive accommodation throughout to a comfortable scale and was purchased by our clients some twenty years ago having become somewhat run-down and neglected. Over time, they have carried out a very successful restoration, enhancing the whole property, carefully combining the best of old and new, within a workable twenty-first century format.There are now five individually styled bedrooms, served by five bathrooms, whilst the classical-style sitting room cleverly conceals a home cinema system and a sound system is installed throughout the house. The double garaging blends in seamlessly with the house, featuring traditional arched stonework, but is also up-to-the minute, with the rear addition providing space for the oil-fired central heating system.One could go through every room in great detail, highlighting the many quality fixtures and fittings, like the wonderful fireplaces in all the key rooms, the varied timber and stone flooring which is used extensively and the hand-made kitchen, finished in slate and elm, but the photography here shows off more than enough to encourage or even demand a visit from a buyer.Set along a long gated approach drive, serving just one other property (and with access for the River Authority) and with about 7.7 acres with river frontage, inspiring gardens, woods and fields, making for wonderful walking, with a footpath reachable just beyond the boundary, on the other side of the River Medway.The outbuildings are incredible too in their own right, with a superb new 'classical style' pavilion overlooking the croquet lawn and also, near to the house, the restored bothy (originally a turbine shed for the Mill), now housing sauna facilities, complete with a fun, small swimming pool outside and inside, beneath walk-on glass flooring, showing the workings of the original Mill.LocationChafford House lies within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the small village of Fordcombe which is very well located for commuter links to central London, about 40 miles to the north with mainline rail services from Tunbridge Wells (about 5.2 miles), Hildenborough (about 6.7 miles via country lanes) or Tonbridge (about 7.4 miles) serving London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street. Ashurst station with services to London Bridge is about 2.8 miles.The pretty villages around Fordcombe (about 0.8 miles), are Langton Green (about 2.4 miles), Penshurst (about 2.5 miles) and Groombridge (about 3.8 miles) all offering well-regarded village Primary Schools, a Church, some sports facilities and at least one pub. Langton Green and Groombridge offer good local shopping, there is a popular farm shop between the two and petrol stations at Penshurst and Langton Green, on the road to the well-known spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, with its high street shopping, supermarkets, cinemas, two theatres, cafes, restaurants and many leisure and sporting options. Individual shops and restaurants can be found in the historic Pantiles and High Street areas, a popular spot known for the summer jazz evenings. Alternatively, there is East Grinstead about ten miles to the west which also offers a good range of amenities and Lewes to the south west, reached in about 24 miles, being close-by to Glyndebourne opera.Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks are well-known for their Kent Grammar schools for boys' and girls'. In addition, there is a wide choice of private schooling in the area, with preparatory schools at Holmewood House (Langton Green), Rose Hill and The Mead in Tunbridge Wells, and senior schools, including Tonbridge for boys, Mayfield (about 12 miles) and Benenden for girls (about 23 miles) and there are co-ed options at Sevenoaks (about 12 miles), Eastbourne and Brighton (both about 35 miles) and Bedes at Upper Dicker.Leisure facilities in the area include horse racing at Lingfield Park, Plumpton and Brighton racecouses. Golf at the Nevill in Tunbridge Wells and Lamberhurst (about12 miles), The Royal Ashdown Forest at Forest Row and the East Sussex National at Uckfield. Historic houses locally include Hever Castle which has open air theatre productions in the summer, Penshurst Place and Chiddingstone Castle. Water sports include sailing and fishing at Bewl Water near Wadhurst, which also has cycling and walking trails. Gatwick and Heathrow airports are reached within 22 and 42 miles respectively and private jets fly from Biggin Hill.Square Footage: 4,059 sq ft Acreage: 7.7 AcresDirectionsPostcode - TN3 0SD. From Tunbridge Wells travelling along the A264 and through Langton Green, turn right onto Ashurst Road (signposted A264) and turn right again onto the Fordcombe Road (B2188), on entering Fordcombe village, pass the Chafford Arms on the right-hand side, proceed down Spring Hill for about 0.4 miles and turn left at the bottom. Continue down the drive for about 0.3 miles and Chafford House will be found at the end. Additional InfoAgent notes: The land borders the River Medway:-(1) The Environment Agency have a right of way along the approach drive, with an obligation to contribute to the maintenance of the drive and to ensure that they maintain the river bank in the proximity of the weir. This year, they are intending to carry out repairs to the road at their own cost.(2) A local farmer also has a right of way, to access the field on the right of the driveway, bordering the river.(3) The river can flood when in spate in the winter, however there is a large natural flood plain and the house is built well above the river level and the house has not been flooded during the owners time there.Services: Oil-fired central heating, mains water, electricity and private drainage. Outgoings: Sevenoaks District Council, Tax Band G. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d196456/for-sale_i71594271
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