House for sale in Ashley Park, Tunbridge Wells

This lovely five-bedroom, 1903 home is a simply stunning example of an Arts and Crafts home, set in a very secluded and mature plot, with the feel of a country house. The current owners have spent the last 10 years renovating and restoring the property, and the result is a spacious home, packed with period features which have been embraced and enhanced by the modern additions. It is situated just a short walk from Rusthall High Street, with its wide-ranging amenities, and within easy reach of The Pantiles, mainline station and Tunbridge Wells town centre.

The hallway of this house is a very beautiful and welcoming space, with original panelling, topped with a bespoke designed wallpaper in keeping with the provenance of the house. A large fireplace, extensive windows and a delightful window seat are also features of the room. Double doors lead to the charming sitting room, again with the specially designed wallpaper, panelling, an elegant fireplace with marble surround, and a fabulous bay window, which floods the room with light. The hallway also provides access to the dining room and original orangery beyond, featuring beautiful stained glass windows and with a lovely outlook over the garden. A few steps lead to the final reception room on this level, which the current owners use as a TV snug, and the kitchen: another lovely space with pale grey Neptune units, marble tops, quality integrated appliances, and a utility / laundry room, with WC.

On the first floor of this property are the 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, as well as access to the loft, which is partially boarded. The master bedroom to the front is an excellent size, with another fabulous bay window overlooking the garden, beautiful beam work in the ceiling, panelling, plus its own en suite bathroom. There are four more bedrooms, all of which are doubles, plus the family bathroom.

The garden is a very generous size for the area and filled with mature planting. Large hedges and evergreen shrubs border each side creating privacy and seclusion. One area is laid to lawn, with a second having raised vegetable beds and space for a log store and storage of bins. A further area to the rear, partly separated via a few stone steps and more trees and shrubs, is where the previous car port stood, with double gates leading to Manor Road. There is a large concrete base here so the area is perfect for parking, and a single garage, which certainly has the potential to be demolished and replaced with a larger garage, car port or garden studio (and subject to necessary consents).

Material Information Disclosure -

National Trading Standards Material Information Part B Requirements (information that should be established for all properties) 

Property Construction - Brick and timber frame

Property Roofing - clay tiles

Electricity Supply - Mains

Water Supply - Mains

Sewerage - Mains

Heating - Gas

Broadband - FFTP

Mobile Signal / Coverage - Good

National Trading Standards Material Information Part C Requirements (information that may or may not need to be established depending on whether the property is affected or impacted by the issue in question)

Building Safety - No issues

Restrictions - There is a preservation order on the lime tree at the rear of the garden.

Rights and Easements - none

Flood Risk - none

Coastal Erosion Risk - n/a

Planning Permission - none

Accessibility / Adaptations - none

Coalfield / Mining Area - n/a

Rusthall is an excellent example of a village that is very well supported by its residents and accordingly, thrives. It has excellent amenities for day to day supplies, including a general stores, pharmacist, post office, dentist and veterinary surgery, all within easy walking distance of the property. The vibrant spa town of Tunbridge Wells is just over one mile distant and has a more extensive range of restaurants, shops, a supermarket and leisure facilities. There is also a fast and frequent train service to London. There are many independent and state schooling options in the area, including those in the much sought-after Kent Grammar system. The impressive, award-winning Bluewater Shopping Centre is only 45 minutes' drive away and if you want to escape to the coast, then the lovely seaside towns can also be reached in under an hour.