Yardley Park Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9

This exceptional five-bedroom Edwardian house, originally built in 1902, sits proudly on Yardley Park Road—one of Tonbridge's most prestigious and sought-after addresses. Set behind electric gates with a herringbone brick driveway, what was once a former School House has undergone a meticulous and imaginative refurbishment by its current owners. A striking rear extension fuses early 20th-century craftsmanship with bold contemporary design, creating a home that is as refined as it is functional. The south-facing garden offers a verdant backdrop and ample space for both family life and entertaining. The mainline station, high street and several of Kent's finest schools are all just a short walk away.
A handsome façade of red brick and tile-hung gables introduces the house, framed by Arts and Crafts details. The front door opens into a large entrance hall with parquet flooring. To one side, a coat cupboard and a beautifully appointed utility room offer practical storage, while a guest cloakroom is situated near the entrance.
There are two formal reception rooms, both well-proportioned and offering great versatility; at the front of the house is the family room with tongue and grove panelling to the walls, built-in storage cupboards and three tall sash windows. The main sitting room stretches toward the garden, its rear-facing window framing leafy views and flooding the space with afternoon light. Period features such as the gently coved ceilings, picture rails, deep skirting boards and wrought iron radiators have been either restored or thoughtfully added throughout.
At the heart of the home is the breath-taking rear extension. Externally, it harmonises with the original architecture—traditional brickwork, clay tiles, and green-painted steel doors ensure continuity—while the interior offers a dramatic shift in tone. Walls and ceilings in formed concrete and painted brickwork give a minimalist edge, offset by the warm textures and colours of the kitchen. A barrel-vaulted ceiling echoes the Arts and Crafts legacy, while expansive glazing brings the garden in. The kitchen is a masterpiece of contemporary design: the cabinetry is crowned by a striking Brazilian Quartzite island worktop with Quooker boiling water tap. A porthole window punctuates one wall, and two sets of steel-framed doors open the space entirely to the garden. The dining and family area flows seamlessly beyond, framed above by the vaulted ceiling.
Upstairs, the first-floor landing features a reading nook set in front of a large fluted glass window. There are four double bedrooms on this level, two of which benefit from elegant and individually styled en suite shower rooms. The principal suite is particularly noteworthy, complete with a walk-in wardrobe and a feature fireplace. A spacious family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, with contemporary fittings and natural stone finishes.
Lower Ground Floor
The basement level has been smartly designed for flexible living. Here, a guest bedroom suite with a private en suite shower room opens directly to the external lightwell terrace via sliding doors, making it an ideal space for visitors or an au pair. Adjacent to this suite, a series of storage rooms offer practical and extensive capacity for household essentials and hobbies.
Outdoor Space
The rear garden, perfectly orientated to the south, is a true extension of the home. A red-brick terrace opens onto a broad, level lawn with planted borders to either side.. A dedicated children's play area sits at the far end, complete with a climbing frame, while a large garden store offers discreet storage for tools and equipment. To the front, the gated driveway provides secure parking for multiple vehicles, paved in a classic herringbone pattern.

Tonbridge Station: 1 mile away.
Tonbridge High Street: 0.5 mile away.

Located on one of Tonbridge's most prestigious roads, Yardley Park Road is just 0.5 miles from Tonbridge High Street which offers a range of shops, pubs, supermarkets, and restaurants as well as the Tonbridge Castle and parks. Tonbridge Station is 1 mile away and provides travel links to London Bridge/ Charing Cross/ Cannon Street, as well as trains to Brighton. There are plenty of options for schools in Tonbridge with Woodlands and Slade primary schools, grammar schools such as The Judd school for boys, Tonbridge Grammar School For Girls, and Weald For Girls. Hilden Oaks Preparatory School & Nursery and Hilden Grange Preparatory School are both just a stone's throw from the property. Neighboring towns of Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells also provide numerous further amenities and are easily accessible.