Dornden Drive, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3

An attractive detached family home with a generous driveway and established gardens, offering further potential, in this sought-after residential location in Langton Green

Description

Found on this popular family residential road within close proximity of the town centre, this detached family home offers flexible living with opportunities to extend and update, subject to all relevant permissions, to create further accommodation if desired.

The current arrangements flow perfectly for modern family living; the entrance hall provides access to both the kitchen/dining room and sitting room, with stairs rising to the first floor, fitted with an abundance of storage cupboards. The good-sized kitchen is fitted with sleek high gloss cabinets topped with granite worktops providing ample storage and preparation space, together with integrated appliances including a dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, Samsung oven and space for a washing machine. The kitchen is open plan to the dining room, benefitting from a large bay window, with a door opening from the kitchen to the rear terrace and garden beyond.

The sitting room also enjoys a bay window, and has the added charm of an open fire with a stone surround. Folding doors open to the conservatory which enjoys direct access to the garden, giving the option to open up the spaces to create an ideal area for entertaining friends, or to zone them off in the cosier months. There is also a WC, completing the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor is home to the principal bedroom fitted with an en suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms on this floor, served by the family bathroom with bath and shower above, sink basin with storage, and a WC.

Outside, the rear garden benefits from mature trees and shrubs, including a snow birch and Japanese acer, providing the sense of seclusion whilst being in this convenient Tunbridge Wells location. There is a levelled area of lawn, with a circular retaining wall rising to herbaceous borders, and a secondary circular terrace to the rear of the garden. A pedestrian gate gives access to the front driveway, together with double gates to the opposite side. The gravelled driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles and gives access to the single garage, which can also be entered from the garden.

Location

Dornden Drive is found on this highly-regarded and sought-after residential area within the popular village of Langton Green, which is situated within 2.5 miles of Tunbridge Wells with its comprehensive amenities, shopping, schools, recreational facilities, theatres, pubs and restaurants and historic Pantiles known for its charming Georgian colonnade and summer Jazz festivals, and regular craft and food markets at weekends.

In the village itself, there is a well-regarded 'gastro-pub' - The Hare, overlooking the Village Green, where the popular annual summer fete is held, there is an Indian restaurant, All Saints Church, newsagent, Pavilion Café, as well as the Village Hall with a purpose-built nursery, a petrol station/convenience store and the Groombridge Farm Shop, specialising in produce from Kent and Sussex, is also within 2 miles.

For commuters Tunbridge Wells Station is about 2.4 miles and has regular services to Charing Cross and Cannon Street via London Bridge. The popular Centaur commuter bus also has a pick-up point within the village.

Private and state schools: Langton Green has a village Primary School rated 'Outstanding' and the house is within immediate proximity of Holmewood House Preparatory School (entered off Holmewood Ridge with the exit via Hither Chantlers). At secondary level there are many well-regarded schools in the area, including the Grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells and private schools at Tonbridge for boys, Mayfield for girls and co-ed options at Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Eastbourne, Upper Dicker and Brighton.

Leisure: Golf at the Nevill in Tunbridge Wells and at Lamberhurst and the Royal Ashdown in Forest Row. Water sports at Bewl Water and a variety of country pursuits throughout the area. Private Health clubs in Tunbridge Wells.

Communications: The M25 (junction 5) is about 15.5 miles to the north, Gatwick airport about 21 miles, Heathrow airport about 57 miles and the Eurotunnel at Folkstone about 48 miles.

Square Footage: 1,199 sq ft



Directions

Postcode - TN3 0AF. From the Langton Road (A264) turn into Dornden Drive, travel along the road and continue until you reach number 77 on your left.

Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council