4 bed detached house for sale

Archer Road, Tonbridge TN12

EPC band: B

Summary

A beautifully maintained modern 4 bedroom detached family home built by Redrow homes in the heart of the village of Marden. The property occupies a corner plot location within the development and has the feeling of openness from all aspects. One of the things you really notice throughout the house is how bright all the rooms are. Both receptions have windows on 2 aspects along with one of the bedrooms. The walled garden gives a real private unoverlooked space to spend time enjoying out door living. This is a property that deserves an internal inspection to appreciate all its additional features which make it a stand out home.

Accommodation ( room sizes and layout can be found on the floorplans provided )
Ground Floor
Hallway
Cloakroom/WC
Lounge
Kitchen/diner
Utility room

First Floor
Landing with loft access
Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and WC
3 Further double bedrooms
Family bathroom

Exterior
Private and unoverlooked landscaped walled garden

Parking
Driveway to single garage

What attracted you to the property when you bought it ?

The location was perfect on for us, providing an efficient commute to London (45 mins to London Bridge), whilst also being in a rural countryside setting. It balanced affordability and commute time well. We were also really attracted to the new sports club which is amazing with a super pavilion. My husband has played a lot of cricket there and we've loved the tennis courts. Definitely not your average village sports club.
The primary school (rated Good with Outstanding elements), pre-school (and now nursery) being a 5 minute walk from the house was also a big positive.

What improvements have you made to the house ?

Garden - We have undertaken extensive landscaping - extending the patio to make it a more practical and useful size, adding all of the flower beds, levelling some areas, improving the soil quality in the flower beds, reseeding the lawn and creating the pond area.
House - largely stock with some painting/decorating and with some changes to the kitchen - new worktops, kitchen island and tiled backsplash. We have also added a cat flap to the patio doors in one of the glass panes. We have kept the old glass pane so it can be easily changed back should the new owners wish. We have also boarded around a third of the attic so that it can be a useful storage space for us.

What have you enjoyed about living there ?

This has been a fantastic family home for us, sadly a new job opportunity means we are relocating rather earlier than expected. Marden has been a brilliant place to live, enjoying a fine balance between easy access to London and beautiful countryside right on our doorstep. There is a thriving community in the village with plenty to get involved with, making it easy to settle in. There is also a surprising array of amenities for a small village, including a library, an amazing gp (so rare these days), dental surgery, several shops selling great local produce, two pubs, various takeaways and restaurants and the camra award winning village club. With a young baby it has been so helpful to be able to walk to everything we need. We will particularly miss evening walks in the apple orchards and vineyards that lie just behind the estate.
The house is light and airy and really benefits from its corner plot position, receiving uninterrupted sunshine all day. We have loved spending time in the garden, which is not overlooked and is a paradise in the summer, getting plenty of sun, but also benefiting from shade over the patio in the afternoon. We have found it to be a natural extension from our kitchen and have enjoyed the majority of our meals out there when the weather is fine. The pond area is a lovely sun trap in the morning and has been a favourite spot for a cup of coffee and a read.
We hope that whoever follows us in this house will find just as much enjoyment as we have in it.

Location and Amenities
Marden offers a range of essential amenities and services, ensuring you do not have to travel far for all the everyday necessities. The village has its own dental surgery and medical centre that has a cqc rating of outstanding, both of which are only a short walk from The Parsonage development. There is also a pharmacy, post office, hairdressers, butcher and convenience store. For the weekly shop, you will find a Waitrose nearby and a large new Sainsburys in Staplehurst just 3 miles away. The closest hospital is Pembury Hospital, which is around 13 miles away in Royal Tunbridge Wells.DiningWhen it comes to dining out, you don't need to go far from The Parsonage, with a choice of two friendly pub restaurants, The West End Tavern and The Unicorn, as well as two Indian restaurants, Marden Tandoori and Taj of Kent, right on your doorstep in the village itself. There's lots more choice in the surrounding villages too, with Jumerira Indian Restaurant at Staplehurst, The Mulberry Tree at Boughton Monchelsea, The Hawkenbury Inn in Hawkenbury and The Wild Duck at nearby Marden Thorn all highly recommended. Head into Maidstone or Royal Tonbridge Wells for an even wider selection, with something for everyone, from a family treat at a famous chain to an intimate romantic dinner for two.
Education
This development has a choice of schools in the local area. The nearest school is Marden Primary School (Ofsted report is Good/Outstanding), which is only a five-minute walk away. Parents can also choose to send their children to St Margaret's C of E Primary School, which is less than three miles from the development, or Staplehurst School, which is 10 minutes away. The closest secondary school is Mascall's Academy in Paddock Wood which is 8 miles away and New Line Learning Academy in Maidstone There is also a girls' and boys' day and boarding school, Bethany School, four miles from The Parsonage, which caters for 11- to 18-year-olds.Leisure
When you want to catch the latest cinema releases, you only need to head to the local Odeon in Maidstone. The Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre is situated around eight miles from the development and houses a pool, gym, sauna and sports hall. There are also both indoor and outdoor pools at Tonbridge Swimming Pool. If you just want a gentle stroll round the lake, you can visit Haysden Country Park, which is about 30 minutes from The Parsonage. There are also great walks over farmland and beautiful apple orchards and vineyards. Closer to home there is the Atlas Eco Gym in Marden.Shopping
Whether you are looking for the latest high street fashions or a one-off piece from a boutique retailer, you will find it all in the area around Marden. Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells offer many independent and favourite shopping brands. Maidstone's shopping precinct has been pedestrianised in many areas and features indoor and open-air shopping centres housing all the well-known brands. The town also has a huge range of independent outlets, a twice-weekly market and a number of farmers' markets.
Transport
The Parsonage development is located in the beautiful Kent village of Marden. This is just nine miles from Maidstone and 15 miles from Tonbridge, making it a convenient location for commuters. The village is situated near to the A229, which goes to Maidstone and the M20, providing links to Ashford, Folkestone and London. The nearest train station is in the village itself with fast train to London Bridge and Charing Cross for commuters and those wanting a trip to London. There are 34 trains per day and it takes less than one hour. There are also regular services to Paddock Wood, Staplehurst and Ashford International. There is also a station at Beltring, seven miles away, which offers trains to Tonbridge, Strood and Maidstone.

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