4 bedroom house

Surrounded by its own gardens and with a lovely outlook over the common, a late eighteenth century, quintessential example of Georgian architecture. Listed Grade II, the house is detached and has an elegance which is typical of the period. Later sympathetic additions maintain its architectural integrity. Features such as the beautiful sash windows – some with shutters - polished oak floors, exposed timbers and period fireplaces all add to the considerable character and charm of the house. The interior is light and spacious and provides excellent family accommodation laid out over three floors together with cellars. Reception rooms are gracious and well-proportioned, in particular the impressive dining room with a sitting area to one end, French doors and its high, vaulted, beamed ceiling and fine fireplace with wood burner to one end. The drawing room is delightful with its attractive carved fireplace surround and ceiling beams. The kitchen/breakfast room is very much in a farmhouse style with a walk-in larder, a gas Aga, a range of wooden cabinetry and with a very useful clothes drying pulley. There are four bedrooms arranged over the upper two levels, supported by two bathrooms. The principal bedroom is a spacious room enjoying a dual aspect with an outlook to front and rear. The second bedroom is a large room, whilst both second floor bedrooms have additional sitting or study areas.
Outside

The gardens provide an attractive setting and are secluded on all sides by mature trees including fruit trees and a wonderful Weeping Elm along with a wide variety of shrubs. The house is approached by a wide gravelled drive to the garage and is flanked by a rose bed, shaped trees and sweeping lawns. This continues to the side and rear where there is a terrace, colourful herbaceous borders and beyond the lawn a further area of large garden, which is also laid to lawn. In all nearly 0.6 acres.

Situation

The house is set on the south side of Southborough Common over which it enjoys a delightful outlook and has Common Rights. Nearby are the local shops in Southborough and the renowned restaurant Tallow, whilst Tunbridge Wells town centre is just over 2 miles for a comprehensive range of shopping facilities and a variety of recreational amenities and Tonbridge is about two and a half miles. Both towns have fast train routes in to London and to the coast. The area is renowned for its educational facilities with the soughtafter grammar schools for girls and boys in both Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, well thought of primary schools and private schools such as The Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Grange, Holmewood House, along with Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools. (All times and distances are approximate).

Additional Information

Services: All mains services.
Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.
Council Tax: Band G

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