Bird in Hand Street, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3

An enchanting cottage overlooking Groombridge. village green.

Description

Located in the picturesque village of Groombridge, this charming Grade II Listed end-of-terrace cottage offers beautifully presented accommodation arranged over three floors. Rich in character and period features, the home has been thoughtfully styled to highlight its historic charm.*

The ground floor features a well-appointed kitchen, complete with a stable door and leaded-light window that opens onto the rear garden. At the front of the cottage, the cosy sitting room boasts a working fireplace and includes both a practical understairs cupboard and a separate pantry. A door from this area leads to a short set of steps down to Bird in Hand Street.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom benefits from a fitted wardrobe and an attractive outlook across the village green. Also on this level is a stylish and well-equipped bathroom.

The top floor offers a versatile loft room, currently used as a study—ideal for home working or occasional guest use—which leads through to the second bedroom.

Outside, pathways guide you to the property’s section of garden, a generous and peaceful space with lawned areas, mature shrubs, trees, and a colourful mix of annual and perennial plants.

There is on-street parking for residents around the green.

Location

Groombridge is a highly regarded and pretty village located about four or so miles southwest of Tunbridge Wells on the Kent/East Sussex border. There are excellent local amenities, including a village hall, GP’s surgery, The Crown and The Junction Village Pub and Kitchen, general store and Post Office and bakery. Groombridge is known for its busy local community and there is a cricket pitch and recreation ground opposite in Station Road, a tennis club, the Forest Way Country Park and cycle path, the Spa Valley Railway and nearby Harrison’s Rocks.

The nearby towns of Tunbridge Wells (approximately 4.5 miles) and Crowborough (approximately 5 miles) provide more extensive shopping and leisure facilities.

State and private schools: St Thomas's C of E Primary School is about 0.5 miles by foot, with further Church of England Primary schools in Withyham, Hartfield and Forest Row.

Other highly regarded schools in the area include Holmewood House, (Langton Green), the Mead and Rose Hill (Tunbridge Wells) Brambletye (East Grinstead) and Cumnor House (Danehill) preparatory schools. At secondary level The Beacon in Crowborough, Uckfield Community College and Kent Grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells with entry by performance in the 11-plus examinations. In the private sector: There are independent senior schools in Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, the Michael Hall Steiner school in Forest Row, Bedes in Upper Dicker, Eastbourne College, Mayfield School for Girls and Ardingly and Hurstpierpoint Colleges.

Mainline rail: Eridge (about 2.5 miles) with commuter services to London Bridge, Ashurst (approximately 2.8 miles) with journey times to Victoria from 1 hour 2 minutes, or Tunbridge Wells (about 4.2 miles) for London Bridge, London Charing Cross and Cannon Street.

Communications: A bus stop which is located near the property on the other side of the green offers regular connections to Tunbridge Wells. The A21, accessible just to the North of Tunbridge Wells and provides access to the M25 and thereby the national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports, the Channel ports and Channel Tunnel terminus.

All distances and timings mentioned are approximate.

Square Footage: 797 sq ft



Additional Info

Deposit payable: £1,730.76 (5 weeks rent)
Holding Deposit: £346.15 (1 weeks rent)
Minimum Term: 12 months

Rent must be paid monthly in advance