Birling Drive, Tunbridge Wells

Nestled on a peaceful residential cul-de-sac to the south of Tunbridge Wells town centre, this substantial family home offers the perfect balance of space, charm, and potential. Set within mature grounds of approximately one third of an acre, the property combines versatile accommodation with beautifully established gardens, all within easy reach of the town's most desirable amenities. Families will particularly appreciate the proximity to excellent schools, the vibrant café culture of The Pantiles, and fast rail links to London and the South Coast.

While the property does require full refurbishment throughout, it represents an exceptional opportunity for buyers to create a truly bespoke home. The generous footprint and mature plot offer immense scope for modernisation, reconfiguration, or extension (subject to the necessary consents), ensuring that the finished result can be tailored precisely to suit the needs of contemporary family life.

From the entrance porch and welcoming hall, the ground floor flows through a choice of living spaces, including a snug, a spacious sitting room with log burner, and a dining room with direct access to the rear garden. The kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining utility space provides the heart of the home and offers ample potential to be transformed into a stylish open-plan family hub. Upstairs, a galleried landing leads to four well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom, providing a solid framework for redesign.

The property sits well within its generous plot, with a front garden offering privacy and a driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles. A detached double garage adds further practicality, while the rear garden is a true highlight. Extending to around one third of an acre, this private, landscaped space is ideal for children, entertaining, or simply enjoying the tranquillity of mature trees and shrubs.

The location is equally appealing. Tunbridge Wells is renowned for its blend of historic charm and modern convenience, offering everything from boutique shopping at Chapel Place and The Pantiles to the extensive retail of Royal Victoria Place. Families will find excellent schooling nearby, both state and independent, while leisure opportunities abound with parks, theatres, golf clubs, and countryside walks all within easy reach. For commuters, Tunbridge Wells mainline station provides fast and frequent connections to London, making this an ideal base for both work and leisure.

A rare opportunity to acquire a home of this size and setting, with enormous scope for refurbishment, extension, and personalisation in one of Kent's most sought-after locations. 

Entrance Porch - Entrance Hall - Cloakroom - Snug - Sitting Room With Log Burner - Dining Room With Doors To Garden - Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Utility Space - First Floor Landing - Four Good Sized Bedrooms - Bathroom - Front Garden With Driveway Providing Off Road Parking For Multiple Vehicles - Detached Double Garage - Rear Garden Of Approximately 1/3 Of An Acre (TBV) 

ENTRANCE PORCH: Double glazed frosted entrance porch with parquet flooring, original glazed door into entrance with panels either side. 

ENTRANCE HALL: Parquet flooring, radiator, understairs storage, stairs to first floor. 

CLOAKROOM: Wall hung wash hand basin with mixer tap, WC, heated towel rail, part panelled wall, laminate flooring. Frosted double glazed window to side. 

SNUG: Double glazed window to front, parquet flooring, radiator. 

SITTING ROOM: Double glazed window to front. Wood flooring, two radiators, freestanding log burner with slate hearth. Double doors to: 

DINING ROOM: Double glazed window to rear and double glazed door to garden. Wood flooring, two radiators. 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: Double glazed window to rear. Range of wall and floor cupboards and drawers with laminate work surface and tiled splashbacks. Sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Gas hob and electric double oven. Space for fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for dishwasher. Laminate flooring, radiator, breakfast bar. Open to: 

UTILITY SPACE: Frosted double glazed door to side. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Large larder cupboard with double glazed window to rear. 

LANDING: Galleried landing, radiator, airing cupboard housing hot water tank, loft hatch. Double glazed window to side,  

BATHROOM: Corner bath with separate electric shower over, WC with concealed cistern, wash hand basin set into vanity unit. Part tiled walls, radiator. Frosted double glazed window to rear. 

BEDROOM: Double glazed window to rear, radiator. 

BEDROOM: Double glazed window to front, radiator. 

BEDROOM: Double glazed window to front, radiator. 

BEDROOM: Double glazed window to rear, radiator, built-in wardrobe. 

OUTSIDE FRONT: Access to large driveway for parking of multiple vehicles. Steps down to house, lawn, mature trees and shrubs. 

OUTSIDE REAR: Large gardens of approximately 1/3 of an acre (tbv) with an easterly aspect and areas of patio, large expanse of lawn, flower beds and borders with mature trees and shrubs. Mature hedging, brick built BBQ, shed, large rockery, gated side access. 

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: With two single automatic doors, electric and gas meters, door to rear. 

SITUATION: Located on a quiet road to the south of the town centre, it offers good access to some of the most popular parts of Tunbridge Wells including the historic Pantiles 0.6 miles, Chapel Place, the Old High Street and Mount Pleasant where the vast majority of independent retailers, restaurants and bars can be found. Beyond this there is equally good proximity to Tunbridge Wells mainline station 0.9 miles with its fast and frequent service to both London termini and the south coast and indeed further good access to open Wealden countryside as it sits close to the principle road to the high weald and south coast. Tunbridge Wells itself has further multiple retail opportunities at the Royal Victoria Place shopping centre and Calverley Road precinct. There are a number of very attractive urban parks and the common, two theatres, a number of sports and social clubs including golf, cricket and rugby and an excellent combination of primary, secondary, independent and grammar schools. 

TENURE: Freehold 

COUNCIL TAX BAND: F 

VIEWING: By appointment with Wood & Pilcher  

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Services - Mains Water, Gas, Electricity & Drainage
Heating - Gas Fired Central Heating
Rights and Easements - No. 31 owns the whole driveway from Birling Drive. Nos. 30 & 32 have right of access.