North Frith Park, Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11

A charming and very attractive period property dating from the 1890s, set within a prestigious private and gated estate with direct access to 65 acres of beautifully maintained parkland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The accommodation enjoys delightful garden views from every window, is beautifully presented and has benefited from recent refurbishment whilst taking great care to retain the original character. Period features include attractive fireplaces, high ceilings, exposed beams and wooden flooring.

The ground floor compromises of an attractive pitched porch which leads into the welcoming entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor and descending to the lower ground floor where the cinema room is located.

The open plan sitting/dining room offers an abundance of natural light with triple aspect views over the garden and a fireplace with cast iron wood burning stove. The spacious drawing room has a feature fireplace, square bay window and window seat.

The kitchen/breakfast room had been recently updated and offers a comprehensive range of bespoke units with complimentary worksurfaces and a matching dresser providing excellent storage space. There is a range style cooker, further integrated appliances, and a tiled floor.

The bathroom with roll top bath and separate boiler room completes the ground floor.

The first floor provides the primary bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, fitted wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom. There are 3 further well-proportioned bedrooms and there is a modern shower room.

The gated driveway provides off road parking and leads to the detached brick built double garage with pitched roof for storage. A further brick outbuilding provides potential to be converted or further garden storage.

The attractive and established garden is a haven for birdlife with mature trees and hedging providing complete privacy. The garden wraps around the house with areas of lawn interspersed with well stocked beds and borders and a colourful variety of plants and shrubs. There are two generous herringbone brick terraces providing wonderful areas for outside entertaining together with a well.

A particular highlight of this property is the wonderful setting with direct access to 65 acres of private parkland which has ancient woodlands, fields, a stream, 2 lakes, boathouse, waterfalls, and a historic Victorian bathing pond. The park is beautifully maintained so can be enjoyed all year round with historic connections dating back to the Norman Conquest and King Henry VIII.

The estate is located in a semi-rural location within the Kent countryside, on the outskirts of Hadlow village with shops catering for everyday needs including a primary school, post office, greengrocers, bakers, doctors, library and agricultural college.

There is convenient access to a range of shops including, Waitrose, M&S, Sainsbury’s along with well-regarded gastropubs, local wineries and distilleries in the area.

Tonbridge mainline station offers fast and frequent commuter services to London Bridge (32 mins) and Charing Cross.

The area is well served with an excellent selection of primary and secondary schools in both the state and private sectors. Notably there are grammar schools in Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells.