£1,250,000 /Sale price

Built around the beginning of this century the luxurious Willow Lodge gated development sits in about 3.5 acres of gorgeous grounds on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells. It is partially hidden behind high hedging and surrounded by lawns, shrub beds and mature trees with footpaths providing access to the charming lake. The property includes this fabulous and interestingly shaped penthouse with stunning views.The development is approached via a winding driveway flanked by close board fencing and shrub borders. This leads to the under-croft garage where the penthouse has two and a half, allocated carpark spaces and an EV charger. A lift takes you up to the top floor providing access to the spacious penthouse front door. This opens into a hallway with storage cupboards, access to the loft, a shower room and a study/bedroom with a fitted cupboard.A corridor leads to a cloakroom and additional storage as well as to the rest of the accommodation. This includes the stunning 42ft light and bright sitting room/dining room with French doors to the decked balcony that spans much of the rear of the apartment. There is also impressive bespoke Neville Johnson carpentry surrounding a charming fireplace with a gas fire and a slightly separate dining area with views over the gardens and the lake.The kitchen/breakfast room includes upmarket shaker style units with granite worktops housing a range of Neff and Miele appliances as well as a breakfast bar. There is also plenty of space for a table and chairs adjacent to French doors that open onto a second decked terrace overlooking the front garden.There is also a double bedroom with a wall of fitted wardrobes and a tiled ensuite shower, as well as the dual aspect principal suite with French doors to the rear balcony. It incorporates a dressing room with a mirrored wall, built in drawers, a dressing table and fitted cupboards plus a luxurious bathroom.While the front balcony is ideal for sitting over a cup of coffee in the morning, the rear balcony includes a large awning and is beautifully designed for outdoor entertaining and enjoying views over the communal grounds to the lake.There is a secure door entry system, plenty of visitor parking and all the residents have a share of the freehold.What the Owner says:This has been a wonderful home in beautiful surroundings. It is very secure, tranquil and not overlooked. There are lovely places to go for walks around the grounds or along Mount Ephraim.We are not far from the town centre, the Pantiles and the station where trains to London take under an hour. The town offers a delightful mix of independent shops, eateries, high street stores, hotels and retail parks, a cinema complex and two theatres. There is the Neville Golf club and other clubs including cricket, football, rugby and tennis as well as the indoor sports centre, a swimming pool and first-class primary, grammar schools and private schools. Room sizes:Communal EntranceStairs to 2nd floorPrivate entrance to hallwaySitting / dining room: 42'0 x 13'4 (12.81m x 4.07m)TerraceKitchen / Breakfast Room: 20'8 x 9'9 (6.30m x 2.97m)BalconyBedroom 1: 20'2 x 13'4 (6.15m x 4.07m)Dressing RoomEn-suite BathroomBedroom 2: 13'2 x 13'1 (4.02m x 3.99m)En-suite Shower roomBedroom 3 / Study: 13'4 x 10'2 (4.07m x 3.10m)Shower roomCloak roomUndercroft Parking x 2.5Communal gardens & grounds The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Legal advice should be taken to verify fixtures/fittings, planning, alterations and/or lease details. Appliances & services are untested, dimensions are approximate and floor plans are not to scale. Proposed development at Manston airport may affect this area, please check with your solicitor before proceeding, please contact us before proceeding. We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Fine & Country, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.