Detached house for sale in Maidstone Road, Matfield, Tonbridge, Kent TN12

The property is an attractive, semi-detached unlisted period property offering flexible and characterful family accommodation arranged over three floors with the benefit of a first floor living room enjoying fantastic views over the surrounding countryside. The property is believed to date back to circa 1890 and was originally an American oast which was converted and divided into two dwellings in the mid 1980s.

The entrance hall gives access to two reception rooms on the ground floor. To one side there is a dining room with double doors to the front, and an office with fitted shelves and cupboards as well as a window and door to the side.

The country style kitchen/breakfast room has a range of fitted storage cupboards, space for a table, a pantry and utility area. There is also a door leading out to the rear terrace and beautiful garden.

On the first floor there is a double aspect living room with windows to the front and side taking advantage of the wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. On this level, there is also a w.c. As well as a bedroom with beautifully appointed en suite bathroom.

Stairs lead up to the second floor where there are three further (one with en suite shower room) as well as a family shower room. The landing also gives access to a large, boarded loft providing useful storage.

Outside, the house is approached over a gravel driveway leading to the house and off-road parking area. A second entrance from the access lane leads to a further parking area as well as a detached single garage with a car port to the side and an attached garden store.

To the rear of the house there is a paved terrace providing the perfect area for al fresco dining. The delightful garden is enclosed on all sides and is laid to lawn with a multitude of mature shrubs, plants and trees. There is also a vegetable area and, at the bottom of the garden, a lovely conservatory with a door into the attached garage.

A21 (Kipping's Cross) 1.1 miles. Paddock Wood station 3 miles (London Bridge from 43 minutes). Tunbridge Wells station 5.5 miles (London Bridge from 44 minutes). Tonbridge station 7 miles (London Bridge from 32 minutes). Gatwick airport 29 miles. London 45 miles. (All times and distances approximate).

The property is located on the edge of the popular village of Matfield and within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Matfield, well known for its idyllic village green framed by period properties, has a butchers, part-time post office, village hall and two pubs. Nearby Brenchley also offers good shopping for everyday needs. Paddock Wood provides a wider range of facilities, including a Waitrose supermarket, as well as a mainline station serving London. The larger towns of Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge have a broader range of commercial, shopping and leisure facilities. The A21 provides access onto the M25 and national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports, the Channel Tunnel and ferry ports.

There are a number of well-regarded schools in the area in both the state and private sectors including The Schools at Somerhill in Tonbridge, Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, Marlborough House and St Ronan's at Hawkhurst, Benenden School, Holmewood House Preparatory at Langton Green, Kent College (Girls) at Pembury. There are also grammar schools for boys and girls in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.

Recreational facilities include riding and walking in the surrounding countryside; golf at The Nevill in Tunbridge Wells, Lamberhurst and Chart Hills in Biddenden; sailing and water sports at Bewl Water and on the South Coast.