2 bed terraced house for sale

Old Palace, High Street, Brenchley, Tonbridge TN12

A charming end of terrace cottage, forming from part of this impressive Grade II* listed building, in the sought-after village of Brenchley

Description
Located in the heart of the historic village of Brenchley, 10 Old Palace is a two bedroom end of terrace cottage formed from part of this Grade II* listed building that dates back to the 15th century, with later additions made in the 17th century. There are period features throughout, typical of a property of this era, including exposed timber beams and leadlight windows.

10 Old Palace is accessed from the charming communal courtyard to the rear with the accommodation comprising a fitted kitchen with good storage and preparation space, a range of integrated appliances and ample room for a dining table. The kitchen/breakfast room leads to the sitting room with leaded-light windows overlooking the High Street. A utility room and WC completes the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs the first floor is home to the spacious principal bedroom which benefits from a large en suite bathroom. To the second floor there is a further double bedroom with en suite shower room. There is also a further room on the second floor which would make a charming nursery or a wonderful study, ideal for today's working from home needs.

Outside, the cottage has the considerable benefit of direct access onto an area of private garden. On street parking is available in the village.

Location
Lying about seven miles to the east of Tunbridge Wells, Brenchley is surrounded by beautiful countryside in the High Weald National Landscape. This picturesque village offers a post office, doctors’ surgery and dispensary, along with a fine church, primary school, The Little Bull Café & Bar and a village club.

Brenchley is also about two miles away from the centre of Horsmonden where there are further village amenities including an award-winning village shop (Heath Stores has historically been named 'Best Independent Food and Drink Retailer' by Kent Life), primary academy and kindergarten, sports field and tennis club. Brenchley is also just under two miles from the popular and pretty village of Matfield, with its traditional village green, butcher, and public houses.

For more comprehensive shopping, Paddock Wood (about 3 miles) offers a good range of shopping facilities including a Waitrose supermarket, doctors' surgery, bank, Costa Coffee, butcher, Greggs, Barsley's Department Store, Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre and primary school. Tunbridge Wells (about 7 miles) offers a wide choice of facilities including two theatres, a multiplex cinema, health clubs, restaurants, cafés, bars and hotels, The Pantiles and High Street.

There are many highly regarded schools in the area, both state and private, including Brenchley and Horsmonden village primary schools, the Grammar Schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Maidstone, Bethany school in Goudhurst, St Ronans and Marlbrough House in Hawkhurst, the Schools at Somerhill, Holmewood House, Kent College for girls, Tonbridge School for Boys, Mayfield School for Girls and co-education at Sevenoaks School.

Paddock Wood station has mainline services to London Charing Cross via London Bridge and Waterloo East (and Cannon Street), with services from about 53 minutes.

The nearby A21 links directly to the M25 London orbital motorway to the north and thereby a national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

Square Footage: 922 sq ft



Directions
Postcode: TN12 7NL.

Additional Info
Services: Mains Water, Electricity, and Drainage.

Leasehold with Share of Freehold - Each owner will be granted a share of the company that owns the freehold on completion of the final sale.

New leases are to be granted on completion - 999 year lease and Peppercorn Ground Rent.

Service Charge: Currently £2600 per annum, reviewed annually.

Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.