Property description
An immaculate 5 bedroom property, perfectly located between the vibrant spa town of Tunbridge Wells and the convenient market town of Tonbridge with its excellent rail links to central London. With over 3,800 sq ft of well-configured living accommodation, which includes a separate annexe and stunning south-facing views over the surrounding Kent countryside, Kennett is a wonderful residence and early viewing is highly recommended,
Description
Kennett is an immaculately presented 5 bedroom property, perfectly located between the vibrant spa town of Tunbridge Wells and the convenient market town of Tonbridge. With three large reception rooms, a games room, a study and generous utility areas, this lovely family home has over 3,800 sq ft of well-configured living accommodation and is the perfect house for entertaining. This versatile home also comes with the added benefit of being able to either incorporate the left wing of the house into the main living accommodation, or for it to serve as an independent two bedroom split-level apartment if desired. It is presented in excellent order throughout and has stunning views to the rear which are enjoyed all year round from all of the main living areas and the extensive balcony on the first floor. The wonderful south-facing al-fresco entertaining area on the raised patio even has a hot tub over-looking those fabulous views!
Accommodation
Kennett has beautifully proportioned and spacious accommodation arranged over two levels and is presented in excellent condition. The entrance hallway provides access to all rooms on the ground floor, as well as the study, the utility room and downstairs cloakroom / storage areas. The lovely kitchen/breakfast room at the rear of the property enjoys the extensive rural views, and has a range of cream cabinetry, generous wooden worktops, and a large range cooker with extractor hood. Doors lead through to the stylish, open plan living and dining room which has a striking wooden floor throughout and once again the spectacular rear views. The whole area area is flooded with light from the floor to ceiling sliding doors which open out to the raised, decked patio, creating a fabulous entertaining space. The family room is accessed from the hallway and offers further socialising space. A second door off the family room leads to the left wing of the house, which can be treated as an independent unit if desired. This area currently houses a games room, a secondary kitchen with access to the rear garden, and stairs to the first floor. The large first floor landing area is reached via the main staircase in the entrance hallway, and the secondary stairwell leads to a smaller landing on the west wing of the house. On the first floor, the impressive master suite boasts large built-in wardrobes, a lovely en-suite bathroom and an extensive balcony overlooking the fields beyond. The balcony extends to the second bedroom which also has built-in wardrobes and its own en-suite. Three further double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a substantial eves storage area complete the first floor of this spacious home.
Outside
The property is set within half an acre, and the grounds at the rear of the property offer simply stunning views over the surrounding countryside. The rear south-facing garden is mainly laid to lawn and the substantial decked patio flows seamlessly from the interior living areas, offering wonderful al-fresco entertaining during the warmer months and has its own hot tub. A large double garage sits to the right, separated from the property via a pathway offering gated access to the rear garden. Kennett has a substantial driveway with sufficient parking for several vehicles.
The area
Kennett is perfectly located in Southborough / Bidborough borders, between the vibrant spa town of Tunbridge Wells and the convenient market town of Tonbridge. Both towns offer an array of restaurants, a choice of supermarkets, extensive shopping, independent outlets and leisure facilities. Tonbridge station, with its fast and frequent services to Central London is just over 1 mile away and offers daily, monthly or annual parking options. The impressive, award-winning Bluewater Shopping Centre is only half an hour away and if you want to escape to the coast, then the lovely seaside towns can be be reached in under an hour by car. There are excellent schooling options in the area, both in the independent and state sectors, including those in the sought-after Kent Grammar system at secondary level. Kennett sits within the catchment areas for the main Tunbridge Wells grammar schools.
Directions
From our offices on The Pantiles, turn right onto Linden Park Road, then right again onto London Road. At the mini-roundabout, go straight on and stay on this road, going through a set of traffic lights, climbing up out of the town with the Common on your left. Keep going and at the next mini-roundabout, take the first exit onto St John's Road. Stay on this road, eventually passing a pub on your right called the Hand & Sceptre. Keep going, passing a BUPA care home on your right and Vauxhall Lane, also on your right hand side. When you come to an access lane on your right hand side, start slowing down as Kennett is the third property after this lane on the right hand side.
Property Features :
- Over 3,800 sq foot of well-configured living accommodation.
- Kitchen / diner plus 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 of which are en-suites.
- Lovely kitchen/breakfast room with stunning views and access to the large al fresco entertaining ar
- Spectacular location with the rear south-facing garden overlooking beautiful Kent countryside.
- Option to offer a self-contained apartment if desired.