The Briars, Station Road, Tonbridge

Description

This attractive Edwardian semi-detached property offers well-proportioned 3 bed and 2 reception room accommodation over 2 floors. Internally classic Edwardian styling is in abundance with bright rooms with high ceilings, sash windows, picture rails and ornate fireplaces, 1 of which is functional in the main sitting room with an inset wood burner; resulting in a home with eye-catching features throughout and great character expected in a property from this era. To the front there is ample off-road parking and turning space for several cars, mature hedges line most of the boundaries. To the rear is a spacious garden, offering a pretty patio area directly to the rear of the property, a further seating place located midway down the garden, large shed at the bottom and vegetable beds and the rest laid to lawn. Conveniently located in the heart of Staplehurst, a short walk to the main line station, shops and a range of facilities. The property could be extended in a range of different ways to suit a buyer needs, subject to the relevant planning permission being obtained. Internal viewing is highly recommended.


Situation

Conveniently located on Station Road within close proximity of the village centre which offers local facilities including a primary school, nurseries, doctors' surgery, chemist, local shops, restaurants and a pub. Whilst in the other direction the property is less than a 5 minute walk from a large Sainsbury's supermarket and Staplehurst mainline railway station which offers frequent direct services to London (the journey taking just under an hour), and Ashford International. About 5 miles from Cranbrook Town centre, and less than a 20-minute drive of Maidstone, the county Town of Kent. Therefore, there is plenty of choice for excellent schooling, bus services, shopping, access to major road networks, and to many local attractions including several vineyards, castles and historic woodland walks. Situated within the favoured Cranbrook School Catchment Area.


Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch to entrance hall:- Spacious, with oak flooring, staircase rising to the 1st floor and doors leading to the:-

Sitting Room:- large double glazed sash bay window to the front, fireplace with wood burner, marble surround and stone hearth, picture rail, and high ceiling.

Dining Room:- a pretty room with oak flooring, double glazed sash window to the side and an ornate cast iron fireplace.

Kitchen:- A well-appointed kitchen fitted with a range of white faced wall, base and drawer units topped with granite worktops, inset 1.5 bowl sink, electric Range, undercounter fridge, plumbing for a washing machine and space for an American style fridge/freezer. Window overlooking the rear garden.

First Floor

Stairs to 1st floor with a spacious landing/snug area and access to the spacious loft. Doors to:

Bedroom:- double bedroom with a double glazed sash window overlooking the pretty rear garden and a feature cast iron fireplace.

Bedroom:- another double bedroom with sash window to the side and decorative fireplace.

Bath/Shower Room:- Suite comprising of separate bath and shower, low level toilet, sink set in a vanity unit with light up mirror above.

Bedroom:- spacious double bedroom, picture rail, high ceilings, fitted with air conditioning, double glazed sash bay window to the front fitted with wooden shutters.


Externally :-

To the front:- There is a block paved driveway offering ample off road parking, mature hedging to the front and sides and access to the garage. The garage is fitted with a roller door, offering lots of storage space, the gas boiler is also located in the garage and doors lead to the home office space with French doors opening to the rear garden.

To the Rear:- a private rear garden with a large patio directly to the rear of the house ideal for alfresco entertaining, leading to the flat lawn with Wendy house, summer house, raised vegetable beds at the end of the garden, circular seating area. There is also vehicular access at the bottom of the garden if required.
Attached to the rear of the property there is an outside brick outbuilding with power and water, currently used as a store/utility room.


Agents Note:- Maidstone Borough Council Tax, Band F. In line with money laundering regulations (5th directive) all purchasers will be required to allow us to verify their identity and their financial situation in order to proceed.


Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold