House For Sale £375,000
A charming, two-bedroom maisonette, formed from part of this impressive Grade II* listed building, in the sought-after village of Brenchley
Description
Located in the heart of the historic village of Brenchley, 9 Old Palace is a two bedroom maisonette formed from part of this Grade II* listed building that dates back to the 15th century, with later additions made in the 17th century. There are period features throughout, typical of a property of this era, including timber beams and leadlight windows.
9 Old Palace is accessed from the charming courtyard via an external staircase, or internally via the communal hallway. The accommodation comprises an open plan kitchen/living/dining area fitted with sleek high gloss cabinets and a range of integrated appliances, a principal bedroom with en suite shower room, a further bedroom, and a family bathroom.
Outside, there is a communal courtyard offering access to the private garden for the property. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a mature hedged boundary. On street parking is available in the village.
Location
Lying about seven miles to the east of Tunbridge Wells, Brenchley is surrounded by beautiful countryside in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This picturesque village offers a post office, doctors’ surgery and dispensary, along with a fine church, primary school, The Little Bull Café & Bar and a village club.
Brenchley is also about two miles away from the centre of Horsmonden where there are further village amenities including an award-winning village shop (Heath Stores has historically been named 'Best Independent Food and Drink Retailer' by Kent Life), primary academy and kindergarten, sports field and tennis club. Brenchley is also just under two miles from the popular and pretty village of Matfield, with its traditional village green, butcher, and public houses.
For more comprehensive shopping, Paddock Wood (about 3 miles) offers a good range of shopping facilities including a Waitrose supermarket, doctors surgery, bank, Costa Coffee, butcher, Greggs, Barsley's Department Store, Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre and primary school. Tunbridge Wells (about 7 miles) offers a wide choice of facilities including two theatres, a multiplex cinema, health clubs, restaurants, cafés, bars and hotels, The Pantiles and High Street.
There are many highly regarded schools in the area, both state and private, including Brenchley and Horsmonden village primary schools, the Grammar Schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Maidstone, Bethany school in Goudhurst, St Ronans and Marlbrough House in Hawkhurst, the Schools at Somerhill, Holmewood House, Kent College for girls, Tonbridge School for Boys, Mayfield School for Girls and co-education at Sevenoaks School.
Paddock Wood station has mainline services to London Charing Cross via London Bridge and Waterloo East (and Cannon Street), with services from about 53 minutes.
The nearby A21 links directly to the M25 London orbital motorway to the north and thereby a national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports.
Square Footage: 847 sq ft
Additional Info
Share of Freehold - Each owner will be granted a share of the company that owns the freehold on completion of the final sale
New leases are to be granted on completion - 999 year lease
Peppercorn Ground Rent
Service Charge: The service charge for 2023 totals £2,120 per annum, reviewed at regular intervals.
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Services: Mains Water, Electricity, and Drainage.
Description
Located in the heart of the historic village of Brenchley, 9 Old Palace is a two bedroom maisonette formed from part of this Grade II* listed building that dates back to the 15th century, with later additions made in the 17th century. There are period features throughout, typical of a property of this era, including timber beams and leadlight windows.
9 Old Palace is accessed from the charming courtyard via an external staircase, or internally via the communal hallway. The accommodation comprises an open plan kitchen/living/dining area fitted with sleek high gloss cabinets and a range of integrated appliances, a principal bedroom with en suite shower room, a further bedroom, and a family bathroom.
Outside, there is a communal courtyard offering access to the private garden for the property. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a mature hedged boundary. On street parking is available in the village.
Location
Lying about seven miles to the east of Tunbridge Wells, Brenchley is surrounded by beautiful countryside in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This picturesque village offers a post office, doctors’ surgery and dispensary, along with a fine church, primary school, The Little Bull Café & Bar and a village club.
Brenchley is also about two miles away from the centre of Horsmonden where there are further village amenities including an award-winning village shop (Heath Stores has historically been named 'Best Independent Food and Drink Retailer' by Kent Life), primary academy and kindergarten, sports field and tennis club. Brenchley is also just under two miles from the popular and pretty village of Matfield, with its traditional village green, butcher, and public houses.
For more comprehensive shopping, Paddock Wood (about 3 miles) offers a good range of shopping facilities including a Waitrose supermarket, doctors surgery, bank, Costa Coffee, butcher, Greggs, Barsley's Department Store, Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre and primary school. Tunbridge Wells (about 7 miles) offers a wide choice of facilities including two theatres, a multiplex cinema, health clubs, restaurants, cafés, bars and hotels, The Pantiles and High Street.
There are many highly regarded schools in the area, both state and private, including Brenchley and Horsmonden village primary schools, the Grammar Schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Maidstone, Bethany school in Goudhurst, St Ronans and Marlbrough House in Hawkhurst, the Schools at Somerhill, Holmewood House, Kent College for girls, Tonbridge School for Boys, Mayfield School for Girls and co-education at Sevenoaks School.
Paddock Wood station has mainline services to London Charing Cross via London Bridge and Waterloo East (and Cannon Street), with services from about 53 minutes.
The nearby A21 links directly to the M25 London orbital motorway to the north and thereby a national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports.
Square Footage: 847 sq ft
Additional Info
Share of Freehold - Each owner will be granted a share of the company that owns the freehold on completion of the final sale
New leases are to be granted on completion - 999 year lease
Peppercorn Ground Rent
Service Charge: The service charge for 2023 totals £2,120 per annum, reviewed at regular intervals.
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Services: Mains Water, Electricity, and Drainage.
