The Drive, Tonbridge, TN9

In a tucked away position, at the head of a shared private drive - owned by the property but over which two other properties have rights of way – just over a half mile from Tonbridge station and the town centre, a handsome portion of a fine Victorian mansion that dates from the mid nineteenth century, that was sub-divided in two, some years ago. With red brick exterior elevations typical of the period, the property retains many period features and is in general, presented in good order. Under the present ownership, a side extension has been created in order to form a new family living space/kitchen that is presently in shell form ready for the final fitout and connecting through to the main body of the house. Elsewhere ceilings are high and windows large, many of which are the originals - some with coloured glass – and there are a number of fireplaces. Arranged over three floors, the accommodation in the main house extends to 3474 square feet (including the extension and attic rooms) together with a further 416 square feet in the basement/lower ground floor. The drawing room is fabulous, enjoying a dual aspect and an ornate stone fireplace with French doors out to the garden. Currently set up as a small kitchenette with wet room and a second reception room, this area adjoins the new extension and can be rearranged to compliment the new addition.
An easy rising staircase leads to the first floor where there are four good-sized bedrooms and a family shower room. Access to the second floor is via a fixed staircase, where there are three rooms ready for refurbishment to provide additional bedrooms and a bathroom. Accessed via an internal staircase from the new extension, the basement consists of five rooms, several with windows and is an excellent opportunity to create further living space.

Outside

Approached via the private access drive, the house sits in grounds of over half an acre which now require landscaping. There are a large variety of mature trees and shrubs including a tall, majestic Cedar to the front.

Situation

The house is perfectly situated to enjoy all that the historic town of Tonbridge has to offer, being approximately 0.6 of a mile to the station and town centre. The thriving and popular town has a comprehensive selection of shops, restaurants and supermarkets together with sporting, leisure and arts facilities including Tonbridge Castle. Fast train services into the City of London and the West End as well as to the ports can be found at Tonbridge. The area is renowned for an excellent selection of schools, at primary and secondary levels, in both the state and private sectors, including the nearby local primary schools, grammar schools for boys and girls in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, noted independent schools including The Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Grange and Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-60405

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold
Services: All mains services.
Local Authority: Tonbridge & Malling District Council. Council Tax Band G