Collier Street, Tonbridge, TN12

In a tucked away position in the charming village of Collier Street and surrounded by historic Kentish farmland in the Garden of England, a most handsome, detached former farmhouse of quality. Listed Grade II and with origins dating back over five hundred years, over the centuries the house has been extended and rearranged, gradually evolving into a beautiful country house. During their period of ownership, the owners have set about restoring and refurbishing the space, whilst at the same time reimagining the interiors to form a twenty-first century family home, which cleverly combines contemporary styling with marvellous period features capturing the warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Room sizes are generous with those on the ground floor allowing for a perfect flow. The 28ft kitchen/breakfast room has wooden cabinetry by Rencraft, and the charming sitting room opens onto the garden through a set of French doors. There are two further reception rooms on the ground floor, offering flexible family accommodation.
On the first floor, there are four double bedrooms, some with fitted storage leading off from the elegant first floor landing. The family bathroom is extremely well appointed with a bath and separate shower.
A further staircase leads to a large room that can be used as a fifth bedroom or study/ snug as well as a contemporary bathroom with a free standing bath.

Outside

The property is set off back from the road behind timber gates which open onto a gravel driveway with ample parking and a detached double garage. The gardens surround the house measuring approximately 0.7 of an acre, with large areas of lawn bordered by fruit trees and planting. The gardens are surrounded by beautiful Kentish countryside offering far reaching views.

Situation

Chequer Tree Farmhouse is situated in a charming village populated with many period homes and barn/oast conversions. The centre of Paddock Wood is about 5.3 miles with its main line station servicing fast trains to London (from 41 minutes to London Bridge) and the Kent ports, as well as a large Waitrose supermarket and local stores. The larger towns of Tonbridge and Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 and 11.3 miles respectively) have a full complement of nationally known stores, eclectic boutiques and antique shops as well as a large variety of cafes, bars and restaurants. Schooling in the area is exceptional at both primary and secondary levels in the state and private sectors and includes public schools in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge; boys and girls grammar schools in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone; local primary schools; preparatory schools such as the Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Grange, Holmewood House and Sevenoaks Prep, New Beacon and Solefields in Sevenoaks.

Additional Information

Freehold
Services: Oil fired central heating, Mains electricity and water, Private drainage via maintair system, Electric car charging point, external lighting and water points.
Maidstone District Council. Council Tax Band G