Forge Cottage, Collier Street, Tonbridge

Description

A generously proportioned 3 bed cottage, presented in good order throughout. This character property offers over 1600 square feet of accommodation set across 3 floors. This includes a spacious double aspect lounge, dining room, conservatory, well-appointed kitchen and useful downstairs cloakroom/utility space on the ground floor. There is a large double bedroom, family bathroom and office/study space on the first floor and 2 further double bedrooms and a WC on the second floor. The property has potential for further development, subject to relevant planning, with the integral garage and lapsed planning for a rear extension to further enhance the downstairs. The driveway has parking for several vehicles and to the rear of the property is a beautiful garden with established boundaries, patio and an outdoor pub shed, ideal for entertaining.


Situation

Collier Street is a popular area surrounded by farmland, giving it a semi-rural feel, yet being just a 10 minute drive from Paddock Wood and Marden village which offer a range of local facilities including primary schools, doctors' surgeries, chemist, local shops, restaurants, pubs and mainline stations, with both offering frequent direct services to London (the journey taking just under an hour), and Ashford International. Collier Street is approximately a 30 minute drive from Tunbridge Wells and from Maidstone. 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.


Accommodation

Upon entering, you are greeted by an entrance hall offering direct access to the garage. This leads seamlessly into the dining room, which features wooden flooring, a charming wood burner, and a staircase to the spacious dual-aspect lounge. The lounge has a projector and electric screen making it an ideal place to relax and unwind.

The kitchen, situated toward the rear of the property, is well-appointed with a range of cream wall, base, and drawer units. It includes integrated appliances such as an undercounter fridge and freezer, an electric oven and hob and a dishwasher, all set against stylish stone flooring.

Also on the ground floor is a utility room/downstairs cloakroom, which provides a small worktop area and space with plumbing for white goods and the conservatory overlooking the garden and fields beyond.

The FIRST FLOOR landing leads to the family bathroom, office/study and the main bedroom. The bathroom is finished with a tiled floor and part-tiled walls, and includes a shower, a separate jacuzzi bath a wash basin set in a vanity unit, a low-level WC, and two rear-facing windows. There is also a spacious double bedroom with windows to the front and ample storage and wardrobe space. A separate office/study area is available, featuring a Velux window that brings in plenty of natural light.

On the SECOND FLOOR, the landing area provides additional storage built into the eaves. This level includes two further double bedrooms, both offering lovely views over the rear garden and paddocks beyond. A WC is also located on this floor for convenience.

EXTERNALLY, the front of the property boasts a generous driveway with parking for several vehicles and access to the garage. The private rear garden is a standout feature of the home, with a patio area that stretches across the back of the house and leads to a characterful pub shed. The majority of the garden is laid to lawn and bordered by a low-level fence, allowing for unobstructed views of the scenic paddocks behind.




Agents Note: - Maidstone Borough Council. Tax Band E. 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. Tenure: Freehold


Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold