A handsome late Victorian family home enjoying a secluded semi-rural location on the edge of the village with excellent communications. DescriptionWoodside House is a most impressive Victorian house with later additions offering well proportioned, light accommodation, providing a fine family home. Built of brick, with a slate tiled roof and a feature bay window to the front elevation, the property has partially stone edged windows, a veranda and a glass- covered porch providing access to the main hall. The accommodation is arranged over two floors, together with a cellar and the property retains a wealth of fine period features whilst enjoying modern-day comforts and amenities. Features of note include attractive fireplaces, high ceilings, elaborate cornicing in the hall and landing areas, heavy panelled doors, deep architraves, sash windows, working window shutters to the morning room, period-style radiators and pine flooring in many of the rooms. The traditional-style kitchen is the heart of the house, being a good size and with a four-oven Aga as a centrepiece and with direct access into the family room.Woodside House is approached via an electric gated access, with clipped yew hedging and a gravel driveway. A gravel path provides access to the front of the house and the parking area lies to the side, together with a double garage. To the rear is a paved terrace providing a delightful eating area with access to the heated indoor pool, set in wood chalet (currently unused and requiring some repairs). There is also a separate area of decking with a barbecue where the morning sun and views over the garden can be appreciated. The gardens stretch away from the house to an expanse of lawn split over two levels, interspersed and bounded by an abundance of mature specimen trees and shrubs providing a high level of privacy and seclusion. Trees include mature oaks, beeches, poplars and a fine tulip tree.LocationWoodside House is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on a country lane on the outskirts of Pembury Village, and approximately 2.5 miles from the neighbouring village of Matfield. Pembury has good local shops catering for everyday needs including a post office, butchers, chemist, hairdressers, newsagents, a Tesco superstore and pubs including the Black Horse and the Camden Arms. Matfield has a church, post office and two pubs, The Poet being well-known for higher end dining. For leisure, Knights Park at North Farm Retail Park in Tunbridge Wells offers a multi-screen cinema complex, a bowling alley and a heath & fitness club. There are many places of historical interest to visit in the area including National Trust properties, Hever Castle and Penshurst Place, golf at the Nevill Golf Club in Tunbridge Wells, Bewl Water near Lamberhurst, for water sports, fishing and cycling and Bedgebury Pinetum at Goudhurst for mountain biking and walking. The M25 is accessible via the A21, linking to other motorway networks and Gatwick and Heathrow Airports. Comprehensive shopping, leisure and entertainment amenities are found in Tunbridge Wells (approximately 4.6 miles), Tonbridge (approximately 7.6 miles) and Sevenoaks (approximately 14.5 miles). Mainline rail services: Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells or Paddock Wood (approximately 5.3 miles). with services to London Bridge, Cannon Street, Waterloo East and Charing Cross.State and Private Schools: There are well-regarded village Primary Schools in Pembury, Brenchley and Matfield and Lamberhurst, preparatory Schools at Holmewood House (Langton Green), Rosehill and The Mead (Tunbridge Wells) and The Schools at Somerhill. At senior level, Kent Grammar Schools in Tunbridge Wells, Maskalls Academy in Tonbridge and private schools including Tonbridge for Boys, Kent College Pembury, Mayfield and Benenden for girls, co-ed at Sevenoaks.Square Footage: 3,772 sq ft Acreage: 0.98 AcresDirectionsTN2 4BG: From the M25 junction 5, take the A21 heading in a southerly direction towards Hastings. The A21 continues into a single carriageway and at the first roundabout turn left signposted to Pembury Hospital. After approximately one mile proceed straight across at the traffic lights. Continue past the village green, over the traffic lights and continue past a small parade of shops. Just as one leaves the village to re-join the A21 south, turn left into Henwood Green Road and take the first right into Woodside Road. Woodside House will be found after about 0.2 of a mile on the left hand side. Additional InfoServices: Gas-fired central heating, mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council , Tax Band G.
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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.
An exceptional and individual detached character property situated in a discreet and private setting, and an outstanding position tucked well away from main roads. Having been extended and updated by the current owners, this well-presented family home benefits from many thoughtful improvements and provides a comfortable family home whilst retaining much charm and character features.The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall with an exposed part of the original stone wall, flagstone flooring and solid wood staircase leading up to the first floor. The snug/reception room is full of period features including exposed timber beams, an Inglenook fireplace with a cast iron wood burning stove and partially panelled walls. The large open plan kitchen/dining room is a particular highlight providing an abundance of natural light and space along with views over the rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of high quality fitted units, with integrated appliances and a walk in pantry/wine cellar. The utility room and cloakroom completes the ground floor. To the first floor is the sitting room which benefits from an original stone Inglenook fireplace and a cast iron wood burning stove, and a range of fitted cupboards and shelving, exposed timbers and elevated views over the front aspect. Further accommodation includes three double bedrooms (two with en suite facilities) and a family shower room. The second floor provides two further double bedrooms, one with ample eaves storage space and the other with an en suite shower room.Externally, the property is approached via a discreet driveway accessed from Rusthall Park, and sweeps down to the front entrance and area providing ample parking.The garden and surrounding grounds are predominantly laid to lawn, flanked by mature trees and established bushes offering an excellent degree of privacy. A paved terrace outside the kitchen/dining room offers a lovely outside entertaining area. Steps lead up to above the garage offering the opportunity to establish a vegetable garden or additional terrace. The garage is used for convenient storage space and there is an additional timber framed garden outbuilding. Agent's Note: The property is bordered by common ground with some areas in the photographs being outside of the title plan but are enjoyed and used much like a garden by the current owners. Further details are available on request for interested parties. The unique location of this property is part of what makes it a very special home and is unparalleled in the local area. As well as being within walking distance to the centre of Tunbridge Wells, Rusthall village is close by and offers a good range of day to-day amenities including a thriving High Street with a butcher, chemist, Post Office and general store together with a library, veterinary surgery, play park and very popular primary school.The area is renowned for its highly-regarded schools including Skinners, TWGGS, TWGSB, Bennett Memorial Diocesan and Rose Hill, Holmewood House Preparatory Schools.
Littlehurst is a substantial detached residence of local historical interest, built in Edwardian times and managing to blend modern living spaces whilst retaining the character and purity of its era. Entering the house, you are greeted by the grand reception hall with a chequerboard tiled floor and a wonderful Opal green marble fireplace providing a stunning focal point to your arrival; at the rear of the room, there is a door leading out to the rear terrace, which is covered by a beautiful white veranda. The entrance hall offers direct access to the main living spaces, including the double aspect living room with ornate ceilings and displays some exceptional cornices, along with a central fireplace and large windows, flooding the room with natural light and offering views across the rear garden.The kitchen, considered the hub of the house has been remodelled by the current owners with a range of smart modern units, a central island and breakfast bar and an Aga. Connected adjacent is the main dining room, which has a wood-burning stove and can be easily used on a day-to-day basis or for more formal occasions. Natural light floods into this room from the conservatory, which leads off of the dining room and provides a beautiful space to enjoy views of the garden. Also of note, on the ground floor, there is an informal sitting room, a study which has a selection of inbuilt study furniture and bookcases, a vast utility and drying room, the downstairs cloakroom and stairs leading down to the cellar where there is an impressive wine cellar, gymnasium and three storage rooms.The principal suite comprises a large double-aspect bedroom, leading to a stylish en suite bathroom, which has been modernised and upgraded by the current owners and offers a corner shower and separate bathtub. There are five further bedrooms on this floor, all are doubles and all offering their own identity, along with two well-appointed bathrooms, these being the main bathroom and a separate shower room.The house is set back from the road, set behind a wealth of mature trees and rhododendrons. Approached via a five-bar gate, this leads to a tarmacadam driveway that leads up to the front of the house, offering access to the garage block and parking for multiple vehicles. There are two EV charging points and an area at the front of the property, which has been made into and is used as a dog-proofed exercise area.To the rear of the property is a beautifully landscaped and mature garden with a large sandstone terrace, ideal for al fresco entertaining, a raised fish pond and space for a hot tub. Steps lead down between ornate pillars to an expanse of lawn, which stretches across the width of the property and wraps around the southwestern side of the house. Within the garden, there are a number of majestic specimen trees and an array of mature plants and shrubs, which ensure colour and interest all year round.Agents Notes: The first section of the drive to the road is shared access to the three houses it serves. There is a right-of-way access to the small piece of land that sits amongst the surrounding gardens.Littlehurst was originally built as part of the Warwick Park Estate commissioned by the then Marquess of Abergavenny and designed as a one-off residence, first lived in from 1904. Set in an elevated position and surrounded by its own land, the house has commanding views back across Warwick Park and beyond towards the town whilst enjoying a leafy setting that offers easy access to the High Street, The Pantiles and all that Tunbridge Wells has to offer.For cultural activity, there is no need to travel as Tunbridge Wells boasts its own Theatre and Arts Centre, and a multitude of shops and fine restaurants. For those wishing to commute to London by train, the property is within walking distance of the mainline station, which has services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street. For motorists, there is easy access to a number of major road routes, including the A21, which links with the M25 motorway network, and the international airports of Gatwick and Heathrow.Tunbridge Wells is renowned for the quality of its schooling, both in the private and state sectors. Tunbridge Wells is home to Holmewood House Preparatory School. Within easy driving distance are also some other notable private schools, including Tonbridge School, Sevenoaks School and Benenden within The Weald. Tunbridge Wells has also retained its grammar schools, and Littlehurst is within the catchment area.Sporting and recreational interests in the area are well served with golf at The Nevill, Lamberhurst, Nizels and Hever Castle, Horse racing at Lingfield Park, cricket and tennis at Nevill Cricket Ground and Tennis Club. 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 countryside. The South Downs and Kent & Sussex Coasts are also in close proximity.
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.
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.
In a prestigious location within the Conservation Area, tucked away and yet within easy reach of the historic High Street and station, a most handsome, detached house of quality set within lovely landscaped gardens and enjoying far-reaching views from the upper levels. With origins dating back to the mid-nineteenth century, the house bears all the external architectural features so popular during that era. Exteriors are of painted render with quoin detailing, under a tall, slate tiled roof and large sash windows. Internally the elegant period detailing includes high ceilings with ornate coving and ceiling roses, deep skirting boards, panelled internal doors some with original polished brass door furniture, some internal window shutters and a variety of fireplaces. The present owners have been careful to ensure the preservation of the marvellous features, whilst at the same time creating a warm and welcoming family home. Bespoke furniture by Chambers has been used to good effect particularly in the kitchen, principal bedroom and the annexe and light oak floors have been laid throughout the ground and lower ground levels. With a southerly aspect to the rear, there is an abundance of natural light flooding through the large windows and French doors that also allow for a fine prospect over the gardens. Reception rooms are gracious and have majestic fireplaces, whilst the kitchen opens through to the breakfast room and has been comprehensively furnished with bespoke light oak cabinetry by Chambers with appliances including a gas fired Aga. The addition of an excellent Orangery by Peter Edmondson provides a marvellous family room or entertaining space as well as the ideal spot for taking in the serenity of the gardens at all times of year as it has a gas fire and under floor heating. An easy rising staircase leads to the wide first floor landing laid off from which are three large bedrooms, supported by three bath/shower rooms with Duravit fixtures and fittings - two are en-suite - along with a further sitting room. The principal bedroom features an excellent range of bespoke wardrobes in black walnut, again by Chambers who also provided the cabinetry in the fabulous en-suite shower room. On the second floor are three further bedrooms or alternatively two bedrooms and a games room along with a bathroom. With its own private access, as well as connection with the main house via internal stairs, the lower ground floor can be used as a private annexe or equally as additional living space. This flexible accommodation has light oak flooring and good storage solutions. The four rooms are presently used as a games room with cloakroom, study, sitting room and a bedroom en-suite and there is a kitchen and utility room.OutsideThe house occupies a commanding position set back from the road, with a wide parking and turning area, along with access to the attached garage and workshop. The gardens to front and rear are expertly landscaped to provide both colour and architecturally interesting plantings. Backing south, to the rear is a stone terrace, traversing the full width of the house, providing a marvellous place for outdoor entertaining. There are large expanses of lawn, fine mature trees, specimen shrubs and colourful herbaceous borders. At the far end of the garden are two further terraces one a covered eating area with an outdoor kitchen, the second with sunken seating around a fire pit. There is a large storage room and a cloakroom.SituationSituated within the Royal Tunbridge Wells Conservation Area of Tunbridge Wells, Camden Hill is one of the town's premier locations and home to a number of impressive villas constructed in the mid-19th century. The town and station are less than a half-mile walk and the beautiful open spaces of Dunorlan Park less than a mile. Tunbridge Wells is a thriving and vibrant community where there are fabulous boutiques, nationally known stores, cafes, bars and restaurants as well as centres for the arts, theatres and sports establishments. The historic Pantiles are marvellously evocative of the seventeenth century and there are wonderful walks across The Common. Tunbridge Wells mainline station has regular services to the City of London and the West End and the A21 provides a direct route to the M25 and national motorway network. There are many highly regarded schools in the area including Holmewood House preparatory school (Langton Green), Rose Hill in Tunbridge Wells, Mayfield School for Girls, Kent grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge and public schools in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Eastbourne
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