High Street, Leigh, Tonbridge, Kent TN11

Occupying a prime position in the High Street within the highly sought after village of Leigh which is situated within a designated conservation area and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this beautifully presented and exceptionally finished tile hung attached character home offers an outstanding blend of charm and modern style. Extended and refurbished throughout to a high specification, the property combines period features with contemporary design, including oak framed windows, beamed ceilings, quality fittings and elegant modern décor. The house is further complemented by charming landscaped cottage gardens and a substantial detached oak framed garage.

The welcoming hallway, with its contemporary cloakroom, leads into the impressive kitchen/breakfast room. Designed and installed by Rencraft, the bespoke kitchen includes a peninsular breakfast bar, Brazilian quartzite worktops and mirrored splashbacks, creating a stylish aesthetic. Appliances include a Bertazzoni range cooker with induction hob, Neff microwave, Miele dishwasher, fridge/freezer and a full height fitted pantry. The kitchen flows through to a light filled family area, enhanced by a vaulted ceiling with roof lantern and galvanised steel French doors opening to the terrace. Porcelain flooring with underfloor heating runs throughout this whole area.

The triple aspect sitting room, featuring a character fireplace and oak framed Orangery extension, enjoys full height windows with French doors and lovely views over the gardens. The dual aspect dining room also features a fireplace and leads through to the study, fitted with bespoke painted bookcases. Oak flooring runs seamlessly through the sitting room, dining room and study, adding warmth and cohesion to the interior.

The attractive principal bedroom suite has an eaves wardrobe with generous storage area and a stylish shower room with walk in enclosure. There is a second dual aspect double bedroom with a pretty cast iron fireplace and full height wardrobes, alongside a further small double bedroom. Both are served by a smart, contemporary family bathroom finished to a luxurious standard.

The beautifully landscaped south facing cottage gardens surround the property and are arranged into several areas. The main garden is laid to lawn with mature, well planted borders, while a gravel pathway edged with a hornbeam hedge leads to a travertine terrace. A further part walled Indian stone terrace is positioned behind the garage. The detached oak framed tandem garage and workshop features double wooden doors, full height picture windows and a door opening into the garden.

Leigh is a popular village with an active community and an excellent range of local amenities, including a primary school, church, village store, post office and Leigh railway station (Victoria and Tonbridge/Redhill line). This picturesque village features many listed buildings and a pretty village green, where cricket is played during the summer months. The nearby towns of Sevenoaks and Tonbridge provide a comprehensive selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities.

Hildenborough Station (approximately 1 mile) offers services to London Charing Cross, Cannon Street and London Bridge from approximately 33 minutes. Sevenoaks and Tonbridge also provide fast and frequent rail services to London. The A21 is easily accessible, connecting to the M25, the coast and the wider motorway network.

The area is renowned for its excellent schools, particularly the grammar schools in Tonbridge, including Weald of Kent, Tonbridge Grammar School for Girls (TGS) and The Judd School for Boys. There are also numerous prep schools, such as The Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Grange, New Beacon and Sevenoaks Prep, as well as Tonbridge and Sevenoaks School.

Recreational facilities include Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Tonbridge School Sports Centre and The Angel Centre in Tonbridge. Golfers are well catered for with Hilden Golf Centre, and courses at Nizels in Hildenborough, The Wildernesse and Knole in Sevenoaks. Cricket is played locally in Leigh, surrounding villages and on The Vine in Sevenoaks.