Forest Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2

Detached modern family home offering light and spacious living accommodation in this desirable location with south-facing garden and swimming pool

Description

Built in the 1930s, this charming family detached house boasts a special blend of classic character and contemporary comforts. The property boasts a beautifully presented interior which is combined with period charm offering a balance of style and functionality.

The entrance hall provides access to the living areas, including an open-plan kitchen/breakfast room that is ideal for socialising and cooking. The kitchen features a selection of shaker-style units, a central island, and ample space for integrated appliances. The adjacent dining area is ideal for family gatherings and entertaining.

The property also boasts four generous reception rooms, including a formal sitting room, dining room, play room, and family room with a stylish conservatory which overlooks the beautifully landscaped rear garden. The ground floor is completed with a self contained Annexe Bedroom including a kitchenette and ensuite bathroom benefitting from it's own separate external access.

On the first floor are five bedrooms with the principle suite offering a luxurious master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an impressive en-suite bathroom featuring high-end fittings. The guest suite at the front of the property comprises a double bedroom and beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom. The property also features two double bedroom suites each with en-suite shower rooms. Additionally there is a fifth bedroom and a main family bathroom.

The vendors have informed us that the property features a mains pressure water system, comprising two NIBE hot water tanks and a 500L accumulation unit in the loft. The heating system has been upgraded to a 15KW NIBE smart Heat Pump, which is supported by an auxiliary gas boiler which activates at reduced temperatures. The property also benefits from loft insulation, radiators, and three fan coils in cold zones. Moreover, the property features 29 solar panels from Sunpower Maxeonn, as well as a solar and mains-powered MyEnergi zappi EV charger, Eddi hot water controller, and smart gateway. The Tesla Home Gateway, paired with two 13.4Kw Tesla Powerwall units, stores excess solar energy and charges using green energy rates at night for daytime use. The swimming pool is heated by a 7KW new heat pump. The property is also fitted out with security television, video doorbell, full WiFi with range extenders to provide coverage throughout the home.

The rear garden boasts a south-facing aspect with an expanse of lawn and several patio areas. The garden is filled with an abundance of flowering shrubs and mature trees. An outdoor swimming pool provides a wonderful space for entertaining friends and family.

Location

Bishops Lodge is located on the popular south side of Tunbridge Wells in a sought after residential road comprising mainly prestigious detached family houses. The town centre is easily accessible, being approximately 1.3 miles and offering an extensive range of shops, department stores, restaurants, bars and coffee houses, together with two theatres, one of which also shows films.

The historic and picturesque Pantiles Georgian shopping colonnade and the old High Street area is a walk of just over a mile, and the Royal Victoria Place shopping mall is reached in approximately 1.5 miles. Knights Park out of town retail park is approximately 3.5 miles and offers a multi-screen cinema complex, bowling alley, health/fitness club and further large outlet stores. Local shopping is available in Frant village and TN2 Food and Wine is a popular family-run grocery store on the Frant Road.

There are several parks and open green spaces in the vicinity, including Dunorlan Park and the town’s Common, with its extensive acreage of woodland and open spaces, loved by children and dog walkers for generations, as well as Hargate Woods which are accessible off Broadwater Down. The Nevill Golf Club and Nevill Ground (tennis and cricket) are nearby in Warwick Park.

The surrounding countryside is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and boasts several places of historic interest and attractive walks, including the famous Ashdown Forest, sailing and fishing at Bewl Water near Wadhurst and cycling trails at Bedgebury Forest.

Private and state schools: Tunbridge Wells has a number of well-regarded primary schools as well as The Mead, Rose Hill and Holmewood House preparatory schools. At secondary level, The boys’ and girls’ Grammars and Skinners are in the St John’s area on the northern side of town together with the Skinners’ Kent Academy in Sandown Park. Independent secondary options include Beechwood Sacred Heart School, Tonbridge for boys, Mayfield for girls and co-education options at Sevenoaks, Eastbourne and Brighton.

Mainline rail: Tunbridge Wells (approximately 1.1 miles) has services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street with journey times of under an hour. Communications: The A21 is accessible just north of Tunbridge Wells, which links to the London M25 orbital and thereby the national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

Square Footage: 4,337 sq ft



Additional Info

Bishops Lodge enjoys a right of way over the private road, which is owned by the neighbouring properties subject to a fair proportion of maintenance.

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.

Agents Note - There is planning permission in place for conversion of a existing annex to form habitable accommodation 23/00012/FULL