3 bed bungalow for sale

Sophurst Lane, Matfield, Tonbridge, Kent TN12

A striking and stylish three bedroom bungalow presented immaculately throughout with an outlook to the surrounding countryside

Description
Found in the High Weald National Landscape on this country lane between Matfield and Lamberhurst, this stylish and striking three bedroom bungalow has been updated to a very high standard throughout within the recent years, offering ease of living and longevity.

One of the most impressive parts of this contemporary home is the open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room with bi-fold doors opening to the rear terrace offering wonderful views of the countryside beyond. The generous kitchen is fitted with a range of shaker style cabinetry topped with quartz worktops offering plentiful storage and preparation space, together with a range of integrated appliances.

There is an additional recessed bar area with further storage and shelving adjacent to the dining area, fitted with a secondary sink basin and offering a social area ideal for entertaining. The sitting area benefits from an impressive vaulted ceiling with apex windows above the bi-fold doors flooring the room with light.

The principal bedroom is of particular note enjoying French doors opening to the rear terrace, a bank of fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room with twin sink units. There are two further double bedrooms, both served by the stylishly appointed bathroom.

Outside, there is a single garage with an adjoining store room and further separate study area, together with an additional entrance providing access to the ample block-paved driveway providing parking for multiple cars. The rear garden offers ease of living whilst having the benefit from countryside views, with a large terrace spanning the rear of the property, together with a useful outdoor kitchen area and a small area of levelled lawn.

Location
Situated on this country lane between the quiet hamlets of Matfield and Lamberhurst, Seaton is perfectly placed for access to the surrounding countryside with a network of footpaths connecting to Matfield, Lamberhurst and Brenchley and is also within convenient reach of local attractions such as Bewl Water (approximately 6.9 miles), the largest reservoir in the south east. The reservoir provides many leisure activities including horse riding, walking and cycling trails, a sailing and canoeing club, and fishing. Scotney Castle and Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest are also nearby. The Hopbine Inn is reached within approximately 1.1 miles via Cryals Road and Petteridge Lane.

Matfield has a pretty village green, butcher and delicatessen and public houses including Gastro Pub "The Poet". The two villages share a Lawn Tennis Club and there are both cricket and football teams in addition to further local societies and clubs. The picturesque village of Brenchley offers a post office, doctors' surgery and dispensary, along with a fine church, primary school, The Little Bull Café & Bar, and a village club. Horsmonden is within approximately three miles (approximately 2.7 miles on foot) 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).

For more comprehensive shopping, Paddock Wood (approximately 3.6 miles) offers a good range of shopping facilities including a Waitrose supermarket, doctors' surgery, bank, Costa Coffee, butcher, Barsley's Department Store, Putlands Sports and Leisure Centre and a new Community Centre. Tunbridge Wells (approximately 6.1 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, Mascalls Academy in Paddock Wood, 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 railway station (approximately 3.6 miles) has mainline services to London Charing Cross via London Bridge and Waterloo East (and Cannon Street), with services from about 45 minutes. Alternatively, Tunbridge Wells railway station is approximately 5.8 miles.

The nearby A21 links directly to the M25 London orbital motorway to the north and thereby a national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports, together with providing easy access to the South Coast.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,294 sq ft



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Additional Info
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil central heating.

Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council - Tax band D (an improvement indicator is noted, meaning the tax band may be reviewed/increase following a successful sale)