House For Sale £2,300,000
A substantial Edwardian-style family house, very conveniently tucked away in a secluded position with fine views
Description
This imposing detached family house is Edwardian in style, but is believed to date from the 1930s.
The character of the house has been lovingly maintained. The setting is exceptional with far reaching views over countryside and space around on all sides giving it a country house feel, yet the property is extremely convenient for Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge as well as the A21 link to the M25.
Features include generous proportions to all rooms with high ceilings (about 2.73m downstairs and 2.66m upstairs) and period detailing including tall sash windows, fireplace surrounds and a fine oak panelled staircase to match the internal doors and architraves on the ground floor. English oak has been used throughout the ground floor including its flooring and elaborate fire places in the main reception rooms. A servants bell system is still in operation.
Overall the house has been maintained to a high standard with alterations being sympathetic to the original style. The Breakfast Room with Aga and original dresser units leads through to a newer quality oak fitted kitchen with modern appliances and units, tiled flooring and double doors. These open into a very large utility/hobbies/family room with matching units. Bathrooms are fitted with modern fixtures.
Outside the house is surrounded by delightful lawned grounds with an abundance of flowering shrubs including rhododendron, azaleas, camellias, magnolias and roses.
Two gated driveways give access to either side with the lower one leading to a large detached double garage which matches the house style, has a single up and over door and separate garden store. The Conservatory has its own side courtyard closed off with railings and gates and there are two greenhouses and garden shed.
The rear garden is most attractively laid out having extensive terracing from the house with three sets of steps to a gently sloping lawn with extensive borders and trees. To the west is an area of ancient woodland including the three mature oaks after which the house was named. Two large weeping willows occupy the eastern corner. The house and garden enjoy fine distant views to the woods beyond the neighbouring farmland and to the Weald beyond and the general ambience is of rural peace and solitude notwithstanding its convenient position.
Frontage to Vauxhall Lane is shielded by hedging and rhododendrons and extends to approximately 100 yards. With two points of access, the plot offers development potential subject to the necessary consents.
Location
Three Oaks is located a short distance from the A26, in Vauxhall Lane, a narrow country lane, running between the A21 and the A26, on the Southborough/Bidborough borders, about 3.2 miles from Tunbridge Wells station and about 2.4 miles from Tonbridge station, to the north.
Local amenities are found in Southborough and Bidborough villages, including shopping, cafes, restaurants and pubs, with Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge providing more comprehensive services, including high street shopping, leisure amenities and out of town retail parks.
Sevenoaks town is reached within about nine miles, to the north, using the A21, connecting on to the M25.
Mainline rail: For commuters Tonbridge Station is about 2.4 miles and has regular services to Charing Cross and Cannon Street via London Bridge.
Private and states schools: There are village primary schools in Southborough and Bidborough and the preparatory school at Somerhill is reached within about three miles. Secondary schools include the Grammar Schools in both Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, including Skinners and Judd, as well as private schools in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks.
The countryside surrounding areas are considered to be very attractive, with well-known villages to the west, including Penshurst, Hever and Speldhurst. Equally, out to the east, one reaches Tudley, Matfield and Brenchley. Sporting amenities include golf at The Nevill in Tunbridge Wells and also at Hever and Sevenoaks. Also, there are sports centres and private gyms around the main towns.
Square Footage: 2,876 sq ft
Acreage:
1.12 Acres
Directions
TN4 0XD. Leaving Tunbridge Wells on the A26 London Road, heading north, proceed through Southborough village, passing the village green on the left and the Hand & Sceptre pub on the right, looking out for a narrow turning on the right, not far afterwards, past Birchwood Avenue on the left. Proceed down Vauxhall lane, and Three Oaks is the first house, found about 0.2 miles along on the left.
Additional Info
Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council , Tax Band G.
Services: Mains gas-fired central heating, water and electricity. Private drainage.
Description
This imposing detached family house is Edwardian in style, but is believed to date from the 1930s.
The character of the house has been lovingly maintained. The setting is exceptional with far reaching views over countryside and space around on all sides giving it a country house feel, yet the property is extremely convenient for Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge as well as the A21 link to the M25.
Features include generous proportions to all rooms with high ceilings (about 2.73m downstairs and 2.66m upstairs) and period detailing including tall sash windows, fireplace surrounds and a fine oak panelled staircase to match the internal doors and architraves on the ground floor. English oak has been used throughout the ground floor including its flooring and elaborate fire places in the main reception rooms. A servants bell system is still in operation.
Overall the house has been maintained to a high standard with alterations being sympathetic to the original style. The Breakfast Room with Aga and original dresser units leads through to a newer quality oak fitted kitchen with modern appliances and units, tiled flooring and double doors. These open into a very large utility/hobbies/family room with matching units. Bathrooms are fitted with modern fixtures.
Outside the house is surrounded by delightful lawned grounds with an abundance of flowering shrubs including rhododendron, azaleas, camellias, magnolias and roses.
Two gated driveways give access to either side with the lower one leading to a large detached double garage which matches the house style, has a single up and over door and separate garden store. The Conservatory has its own side courtyard closed off with railings and gates and there are two greenhouses and garden shed.
The rear garden is most attractively laid out having extensive terracing from the house with three sets of steps to a gently sloping lawn with extensive borders and trees. To the west is an area of ancient woodland including the three mature oaks after which the house was named. Two large weeping willows occupy the eastern corner. The house and garden enjoy fine distant views to the woods beyond the neighbouring farmland and to the Weald beyond and the general ambience is of rural peace and solitude notwithstanding its convenient position.
Frontage to Vauxhall Lane is shielded by hedging and rhododendrons and extends to approximately 100 yards. With two points of access, the plot offers development potential subject to the necessary consents.
Location
Three Oaks is located a short distance from the A26, in Vauxhall Lane, a narrow country lane, running between the A21 and the A26, on the Southborough/Bidborough borders, about 3.2 miles from Tunbridge Wells station and about 2.4 miles from Tonbridge station, to the north.
Local amenities are found in Southborough and Bidborough villages, including shopping, cafes, restaurants and pubs, with Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge providing more comprehensive services, including high street shopping, leisure amenities and out of town retail parks.
Sevenoaks town is reached within about nine miles, to the north, using the A21, connecting on to the M25.
Mainline rail: For commuters Tonbridge Station is about 2.4 miles and has regular services to Charing Cross and Cannon Street via London Bridge.
Private and states schools: There are village primary schools in Southborough and Bidborough and the preparatory school at Somerhill is reached within about three miles. Secondary schools include the Grammar Schools in both Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, including Skinners and Judd, as well as private schools in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks.
The countryside surrounding areas are considered to be very attractive, with well-known villages to the west, including Penshurst, Hever and Speldhurst. Equally, out to the east, one reaches Tudley, Matfield and Brenchley. Sporting amenities include golf at The Nevill in Tunbridge Wells and also at Hever and Sevenoaks. Also, there are sports centres and private gyms around the main towns.
Square Footage: 2,876 sq ft
Acreage:
1.12 Acres
Directions
TN4 0XD. Leaving Tunbridge Wells on the A26 London Road, heading north, proceed through Southborough village, passing the village green on the left and the Hand & Sceptre pub on the right, looking out for a narrow turning on the right, not far afterwards, past Birchwood Avenue on the left. Proceed down Vauxhall lane, and Three Oaks is the first house, found about 0.2 miles along on the left.
Additional Info
Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council , Tax Band G.
Services: Mains gas-fired central heating, water and electricity. Private drainage.
