The Drive, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9

Substantial Edwardian townhouse of character, superbly located for local amenities and the mainline station.

Description

74 The Drive is a charming Edwardian semi-detached family home of great character, occupying an excellent position in town, just half a mile from the mainline station. The property presents versatile living space arranged over three floors and combines traditional features with contemporary embellishments, ideal for both family living and entertaining.

The superb reception rooms comprise a double aspect dining room with a bay window and brick fireplace inset with a wood burning stove, and a charming sitting room with a wood burning stove and skylights.

The modern kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with some integral appliances and a larder. There is a door leading to the side terrace and a cloakroom adjoins.

Arranged over the first floor are three well-appointed bedrooms, one with a bay window, and a stylish family bathroom with a freestanding bath and separate shower.

Arranged over the entirety of the second floor and completing the accommodation are two bedrooms and a modern shower room.

74 The Drive is accessed over a block paved driveway providing off road parking and leading to the garage. There is an attractive front garden with a pedestrian gate and path leading to the front door. The delightful rear gardens enjoy a westerly aspect and far reaching views, with landscaped tiered lawns interspersed with flowerbeds, herbaceous shrubs and perennials.

A paved terrace spans the rear and side of the property, providing excellent spots for al fresco entertaining.

There is close board fencing and some hedging to the perimeter, and a versatile, custom built timber shed.

Location

Shopping: Tonbridge (0.9 miles), Tunbridge Wells (5 miles) and Bluewater (21.2 miles).

Mainline rail services: Tonbridge (0.5 miles) to London Bridge/Charing Cross/ Cannon Street.

Primary Schools: Various in Tonbridge including Sussex Road, Royal Rise, Bishop Chavasse C of E and Slade.

Secondary Schools: Tonbridge and Weald of Kent Girls Grammar Schools. The Judd Boys Grammar. Several state schools in Tonbridge. There are further grammar and state schools in Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks.

Preparatory Schools: The Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange. Several in Sevenoaks.

Public Schools: Tonbridge, Kent College, Sackville, Sevenoaks and Walthamstow Hall.

Sporting Facilities: Tonbridge pools and Angel Leisure Centre. Poult Wood and Moatlands Golf Clubs nearby. Nizels Golf and Fitness Club, Hildenborough. Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,917 sq ft



Directions

Directions: From Sevenoaks join the A21 southwards and exit at Pembury Rd/A2014. Take the first exit on to Pembury Road and after about 0.6 miles turn left on to The Drive. No. 74 can be found along on the right.

Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas & drainage.