Vale Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4

A charming detached character home tucked away within a few metres of Southborough Common, and conveniently placed for local amenities, a choice of schools and mainline stations.

Description

Bramshaw Villa is a handsome detached Victorian house, discreetly tucked away within a quiet cul-de-sac close to the Commons and surrounding woodland. Vale Road is well placed for a wide range of local amenities, an excellent selection of well-regarded schools including grammars, mainline stations at Tonbridge, High Brooms and Tunbridge Wells, as well as good bus links. The property also enjoys immediate access to the extensive open spaces of Southborough Common and nearby woodland.

Bramshaw Villa is a well-presented light-filled family home which has been carefully renovated and extended by the current owners. It offers adaptable accommodation over three storeys with a secluded 80’ garden.

The stunning stained glass front door is at raised ground floor level and this allows light to stream into the entrance hallway with herringbone wooden flooring, period features, high ceilings and balustrade staircase.

There is a living room on the right with attractive Victorian working fireplace, glazed tiles, bookshelves, picture rail and large sash window. Beyond this is a peaceful bedroom and at the end of the hallway, there is a highly adaptable room, currently used as a home office, with a stunning green outlook over the peaceful gardens.

Going up to the first floor, the well-proportioned master bedroom is at the front of the house and features large sash windows, fitted alcove wardrobes and attractive Victorian fireplace. Behind this, there is a second bedroom overlooking the peaceful gardens, also with original fireplace and sash window. At the rear, there is a pretty period-style bathroom with shower cubicle, freestanding roll-top bath, pedestal hand basin and more far-reaching views.

Going down to the lower ground floor level, there is an impressive open plan living space with oak flooring. A country-style kitchen/dining area with wooden worktops, open shelving and butler sink is at the centre with a comfortable family room with an open working fireplace to the front and a bright and airy garden room with large bifold leading out to the rear garden. There is a useful covered storage area at the side with secure gated access to the street.

The pretty peaceful garden is particularly noteworthy. There is a paved terrace and seating area under a beautiful flowering wisteria and vine covered pergola. There are steps down to a lawned area with mature trees, shrubs and roses. At the far end, a rose clad ornamental arch leads to a secluded paved area.

Bramshaw Villa, built c.1860, has historic connections to the governess who looked after Queen Victoria's grandchildren.

Location

Bramshaw Villa located in a lovely tucked away position in the quieter cul-de-sac part of Vale Road, just a few metres via a 'twitten' from the historic Southborough Common with its church and cricket pitch. From here there is direct access to a wide network of extensive rural walks and trails through woodland to neighbouring villages, and many points of interest.

Southborough is equidistant between the main towns of Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, both approximately 2.5 miles away. The property is within 0.1 miles of Southborough high street, with a good range of amenities including a bakery, convenience stores, pubs and restaurants and is well served by bus services to the mainline stations, Tunbridge Wells grammar schools, which are less than a mile away, and the grammars in Tonbridge.

Tunbridge Wells is surrounded by countryside and known for its elegant architecture, cultural and shopping attractions, including two theatres, numerous cafés, restaurants and pubs, national retailers in the Royal Victoria Place shopping centre and interesting independent shops in the High Street and historic Pantiles.

Mainline rail: Tonbridge station (approximately 2.8 miles) offers fast and frequent services into London from 35 minutes (London Bridge, Charing Cross, Cannon Street, Waterloo East and Victoria), alternatively High Brooms is approximately 1.4 miles.

Private and state schools: There are many highly regarded schools in the area, including village primaries in Southborough, Speldhurst and Bidborough, the Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge Girls and Boys Grammars, St Gregory's, Skinners and Judd. Public schools at senior level include Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Eastbourne and Brighton.

Communications: The property is conveniently located for access to the A21 (about 2 miles), which provides a direct link to the South Coast and to the M25 London orbital and thereby the national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

Square Footage: 1,438 sq ft



Directions

From Tunbridge Wells proceed north on the A26 towards Southborough. Pass through the two sets of traffic lights at Speldhurst Road (left) and Yew Tree Road (right). Having passed the Tesco Express on the right, carry on for approximately 0.2 miles. Turn left into Holden Road and then first left into Vale Road. Continue around the right hand bend to the T-junction, turn right into the cul-de-sac, and number 39 will be seen on the left.

Additional Info

Services: Gas-fired central heating, mains electricity, water and drainage.

Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Tax Band D.