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

A charming, highly attractive detached home offering considerable potential, together with a plot to the rear and planning permission for detached house in sought-after Langton Green

Description

Coming to the market for the first time in over 30 years, Oak Cottage is both an exciting and rare proposition in the popular village of Langton Green offering both a house and a self-build opportunity.

The attractive and well-loved home has much kerb appeal. Dating back to the 1930's Oak Cottage has been carefully maintained whilst offering much scope and potential for a new family to put their stamp on the property moving forward, subject to all necessary consents.

The ground floor comprises of a light, bright reception hall, leading to a large triple aspect reception room, that incorporates a sitting room and dining room that overlook and open onto the gardens beyond. There is a kitchen/breakfast room also with a view over the garden, with direct access to the front garden and drive and lobby giving access to the rear garden and internal door to the garage.

The first floor is home to three generous double bedrooms, all with a delightful view over the rear garden. There is a family bathroom and light-filled landing with attractive bay window and view over the front garden.

Outside: Oak Cottage enjoys a large mature and level garden, with large expanse of lawn interspersed specimen plants and trees to the borders providing colour, interest and screening. There are a number of seating areas, creating a wonderful space for both outdoor entertaining on a small or large scale, whilst the garden is ideal for child's play.

Oak Cottage is well-screened from Dornden Drive with an attractive and established front garden, driveway parking for several vehicles and garaging.

The Plot & Planning Permission: Oak Cottage also offers a very exciting, self-build opportunity with planning permission granted in December 2023 for a Stephen Langer Architect designed home of approximately 218 m2 together with a detached garage of 19 m2 and private driveway access from Dornden Drive. Full details are available via the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council website: Reference: 23/02449/FULL.

Location

Oak Cottage is found within the highly-regarded and sought-after residential area of Dornden Drive within the popular village of Langton Green, which is situated within 2 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 1.5 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 15.6 miles to the north, Gatwick airport about 21.5 miles, Heathrow airport about 58.4 miles and the Eurotunnel at Folkstone about 54.6 miles.

Square Footage: 1,423 sq ft


Acreage: 0.59 Acres

Additional Info

Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.

Please note; the property offers the following approved planning permission for a proposed detached new dwelling and garage under the reference 23/02449/FULL.