Staplehurst Road, Marden, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12

A well presented and proportioned five bedroom attached property with delightful south facing gardens, off road parking and detached studio/garage.

Description

1 Hertsfield Oast is a well proportioned five bedroom attached home believed to date from the late 19th century and converted in the 1990s. Occupying a semi-rural position at the end of a shared private lane, the property enjoys attractive south facing gardens, together with a gated private driveway providing off road parking for a number of cars, and a versatile outbuilding which, has over the years been utilised as an art studio.

Internally, versatile accommodation in excess of 3,300 sq ft flows well and is arranged over three floors. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall with stairs leading up to the upper floors, a well proportioned double reception room with exposed brickwork, slate flooring, a wide brick fireplace with inset wood effect gas stove and doors to the south facing terrace and garden beyond.

Steps lead up to the kitchen/dining room, an excellent open space of good proportions, featuring an extensive range of cupboards and various integral appliances including an electric oven and microwave and a dishwasher with space for a fridge/freezer. Bifold doors open to a shared gravelled area to the rear where a lovely outlook can be enjoyed over a neighbouring pond.

On the first floor there are four bedrooms which are served by two bathrooms and a shower room. The main bedroom is an attractive room with fitted bedroom furniture including cupboards, drawers and a dressing table. There is a stylish en suite bathroom equipped with modern white sanitary ware. Bedroom two is vaulted to the pitch and also benefits from an en suite shower room. The remaining two bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. On the second floor there is a further bedroom suite together with a utility room, a mezzanine dressing area overlooking bedroom five and access to ample storage.

The part walled gardens enjoy a southerly aspect, with mature specimen trees, deep herbaceous borders and a lovely paved terrace, the perfect suntrap on warmer summer days.

Location

1 Hertsfield Oast is located on the outskirts of the village of Staplehurst (3 miles) with shops catering for everyday needs including Sainsburys supermarket, post office, chemist and public house. Marden village (3.2 miles) also has a variety of shops catering for everyday needs.

More comprehensive shopping can be found in Maidstone (5.8 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (15.3 miles). Bluewater shopping centre is located off the M25 junction 2 (A2/M2).

Mainline rail services to London Charing Cross and London bridge can be found at Staplehurst (3 miles) and Marden (3.2 miles) stations. Eurostar trains are available from Ashford International (22.8 miles). A high speed train service runs from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.

There are an excellent selection of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels.

The M25 via the A21 can be accessed at J5 and the M20 via J8 both providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks and channel tunnel terminus.

*All distance and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,376 sq ft



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Additional Info

Services: Gas fired central heating, mains water and electric. Private drainage.

Agent's Note: Several of the neighbouring properties have a right of way over the portion of the drive owned by the property.