A sizeable, modern family home, found in this highly sought after location, ideally placed for the amenities of Tunbridge Wells, the extensive choice of schools, the road and rail links.

Description

101 Farmcombe Road is a deceptively substantial, detached, family house which has undergone an extensive programme of updating and improvement, and now offers flexible generous accommodation set across three floors, which is light-filled, well-proportioned and highly stylish, presented to a very high standard throughout with complimentary and contemporary fixtures and fittings.

The sitting/kitchen/dining room is of particular note; this large, semi-open plan space is easily zoned with a sitting room to the front of the house and a large kitchen/dining room to the rear with views over, and direct access onto, the terrace and gardens via the bi-fold doors. The modern, sleek, fitted kitchen with attractive wall and base units, provides very good storage and preparation space, with a range of integrated appliances and space for an oven range, the central island with breakfast bar is perfect for more informal dining. A separate family/TV room adjoins the kitchen with French doors opening directly onto the garden. These two rooms enjoy an impressive and eye-catching double-sided wood fireplace. A useful utility room, with space for further appliances and more storage adjoins the kitchen with direct access to the garden. There is a spacious study on the ground floor, which is ideal for today’s working from home needs, but has also been used by our clients as an occasional fifth bedroom for guests. A WC completes this floor.

The first floor is home to three spacious double bedrooms, two of which have well-appointed en-suite shower rooms and fitted storage, there is a further family bathroom on this floor. The second floor is home to the impressive principal suite, with dressing room and stylish en suite shower room.

101 Farmcombe Road enjoys a mature and established, good-sized garden. There is a paved terrace that spans the rear of the house, and a further terrace to the rear boundary creating ideal spaces for outdoor entertaining and child's play. To the front of the house there is a driveway parking for several cars.

Location

101 Farmcombe Road is located on the favoured southern side of the town, within a mile of the High Street, which offers many restaurants including The Ivy and The Warren, and so many choices for delicious cakes, fresh bread and coffee, Juliet's, Fine Grind, Gails and the Italian delicatessen Arte Bianca, with fresh fish and seafood at Sankey's fishmongers and so much more, with numerous shops and independent boutiques.

Tunbridge Wells is the only spa town in the Southeast of England, with elegant architecture and a variety of cultural attractions, including the historic Pantiles, known for its charming Georgian colonnade, summer music festivals, regular food and craft markets and Chalybeate Spring; there are two theatres locally at The Assembly Halls and Trinity Theatre & cinema, together with The Amelia Scott civic centre. On foot, Tunbridge Wells’ renowned outdoor amenities, including Dunorlan Park, The Common and parks such as Calverley Grounds, all lie within a mile and a half. Cricket and tennis facilities at the Nevill grounds (0.7 miles) and the renowned Nevill Golf Club is 1 mile way.

By road, Bewl Water Reservoir (8.8 miles) offers a wide range of activities including fishing, sailing, rowing and wonderful walks around the reservoir. The award winning Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is within approximately 10.7 miles and is now recognised as the most complete collection of conifers on one site anywhere in the world and offers further woodland walks, cycling, riding, and outdoor music concerts. The National Trust run Scotney Castle (7.7 miles) offering picturesque gardens against the backdrop of a moated medieval castle and Victorian country mansion, with beautiful parkland, woodland and traditional hop gardens to enjoy.

State and private schools: Claremont Primary School. Preparatory schools include The Mead and Rose Hill in Tunbridge Wells and Holmewood House in Langton Green. Bennett Memorial Diocesan and St Gregory’s Catholic School in the town at secondary level and boys’ and girls’ grammars in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.

Mainline rail: Tunbridge Wells with regular services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street with journey times from 47 minutes. The Centaur Commuter Coach service also stops along nearby Forest Road and at Tunbridge Wells Station.

Communications: The A21 is accessible just north of the town, linking through to the M25 (junction 5) London orbital motorway and thereby to the national motorway network, and to the south coast. Gatwick Airport is about 23 miles to the West, accessible via the motorways or the A264.

Square Footage: 2,433 sq ft



Directions

Postcode: TN2 5DJ.

Additional Info

Services: Mains gas central heating, electricity, water and drainage.

10 solar panels with a 3.6kWh inverter and a 9.5kWh battery