6 bed detached house for sale

Gedges Hill, Matfield, Tonbridge, Kent TN12

A most attractive Victorian family house offering well-proportioned accommodation totalling 3865 square feet, arranged over three floors, as well as a cellar. This wonderful house is believed to date from 1895 and retains many features from that era including some deep skirting boards, picture rails, cornicing, panelled doors in moulded architraves, cast iron radiators and charming fireplaces. The well-proportioned rooms, many of which boast a double aspect, have generous ceiling heights and large windows.

Internally, the formal drawing room, dining room and sitting room/play room all have open fireplaces. The lovely country kitchen/breakfast room includes a range of fitted units with integrated appliances, oil-fired Aga, space for a dining table, larder and oak flooring. There is also a useful boot/utility room off, with a door to the rear, as well as a cloakroom.

On the first floor, landing gives access to the bedrooms as well as a small balcony with wonderful views over the gardens and beyond. The principal bedroom suite includes a double aspect bedroom with a generous en suite bathroom and dressing room. The guest bedroom also benefits from an en suite shower room. There are two further bedrooms on this level as well as a family bathroom.

On the second floor there are two further bedrooms as well as a store room with attic access.

The house is approached through a gated entrance with brick pillars over a driveway leading to the house, the detached double open bay garage and the coach house. The delightful gardens and grounds surrounding the property are a particular feature and provide a wonderful private setting.

To the front and east of the house there are wooded areas planted with a variety of trees and shrubs. To the rear of the house, there is a charming gated courtyard with a brick paved terrace, ideal for al fresco dining. The gardens are laid to lawn and lead on to the fence enclosed swimming pool with a paved surround and pool house.

Beyond the house there is an unconverted detached Victorian coach house which comprises a garden store, original stables, first floor store room, gardeners w.c., further store rooms and a potting shed. This building offers potential for a variety of uses subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. In all about 1.5 acres.

A21 - 2 miles. Paddock Wood station 2.5 miles (London Bridge from 41 minutes). Tunbridge Wells station 6.3 miles (London Bridge from 44 minutes). Tonbridge 7.3 miles (London Bridge from 32 minutes). Gatwick airport 30 miles. London 43 miles. (All times and distances approximate).

The property is located in a wonderful semi-rural position on the edge of the village of Matfield and within the High Weald National Landscape Area.

Matfield, with its idyllic village green framed by period properties, has a part-time post office, butcher/greengrocers and pubs. Nearby Brenchley also offers good shopping for everyday needs. A wider range of facilities can be found at Paddock Wood, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

Mainline stations are available at nearby Paddock Wood as well as Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, all serving London with a journey time from just over half an hour.

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.