Summerhill Road, Marden, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12

This detached bungalow is a beautifully crafted traditional build, featuring red brick and Kent peg tiles, dating back to the 1900s. Originally designed as a cottage for a housekeeper and chauffeur to the nearby medieval estate, which was once part of the Lord Cornwallis' farm in the area many years ago. This property boasts a rich historical background. Situated in a serene rural environment, it offers breathtaking countryside views and is surrounded by three other well-spaced, private homes.

The bungalow comprises three bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, along with three reception rooms. The outdoor space features a wraparound mature garden, ample off-road parking, and convenient outdoor storage.
As you approach the gated entrance you will be greeted by a private driveway which leads over a gravelled surface, providing extensive parking options. The paved patio area integrates seamlessly with a side decking area, all framed by charming brick retaining walls. The front lawn is neatly landscaped, offering lovely views of the surrounding countryside. The gardens extend to the side and rear, including a vegetable garden, outdoor storage sheds, log stores, and further mainly laid to lawn areas of garden.

Upon entering the property, you are greeted by a hallway featuring vaulted ceilings. To the left, a light-filled office space boasts a large window, while to the right, you'll find a stunning kitchen/day room. The kitchen is equipped with a range of high-quality base and eye-level units, complete with a plate rack and under-lighting. It features twin double butler-style ceramic sinks with mixer taps, marble effect worktops, tiled splashbacks, and an integrated dishwasher. There’s also a special unit designed for an American-style fridge-freezer, and the centrepiece is the Sandiford range. This open-plan space includes a day room with double-aspect windows and patio doors leading to the rear garden, complemented by ceiling lighting and ceramic tiled floors with underfloor heating. Additionally, there’s a conveniently located utility room adjacent to the kitchen and a separate W.C in the entrance hall.

Continuing further into the home, there is a spacious and characterful vaulted drawing and dining room adorned with beautiful exposed timber beams. This room also features double-aspect leaded windows and casement doors which open onto the rear garden. A striking Inglenook-style fireplace with a bressummer beam and a tiled hearth currently accommodates a multi-fuel stove. High-quality wood panel flooring enhances the warm ambiance, supported by three radiators.
The main bedroom, bathed in light from south and west aspects, features oak panelled flooring and a lovely Victorian fireplace with tiled surrounds. It also includes two built-in wardrobes either side of a central door that leads to the en-suite bathroom.
Bedroom 2 offers a charming garden view to the south and its own en-suite bathroom, while Bedroom 3 also comes with an en-suite shower room. Both bedrooms are finished with oak flooring.


The property is within easy access (within approximately 10 minutes drive) to two mainline stations serving London Charing Cross and Cannon Street and Ashford International and is only one mile from main road access to the County Town of Maidstone (20 minutes driving distance) and Tunbridge Wells (approximately 30 minutes driving distance). The thriving village of Marden provides all that one wants with Doctors surgery, Vets, primary education, library, playgroup, societies and an enviable range of village shops. The local state senior school system has excellent Grammar schools. Private schools in the area include Bethany School, Sutton Valence School, Dulwich Preparatory School and Marlborough House School.

The property is set in the popular Wealden village of Marden with its range of local shopping facilities including village stores, butchers, bakers, post office, petrol station and shop. There is an excellent primary school in the village and the mainline station offers commuter services to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street (approximately 50 minutes). The County Town of Maidstone is approximately 10 miles away providing a wider range of both leisure and shopping facilities.