5 bedroom barn conversion

Impressive 5 bedroom, semi-detached barn conversion with established gardens of approximately one-third of an acre and countryside views, located close to the A21 and the village of Pembury.

This property is located on Hastings Road, a single track cul-de-sac, accessed from the A21 and close to the village of Pembury. Although this is a rural location, it is only 3.8 miles to central Tunbridge Wells and the mainline station for services into London in under the hour.

The property offers substantial accommodation of just over 3,500 sq ft and has been converted sympathetically and to a high standard. The well established gardens are full of trees, and both front and back gardens have ornamental ponds, with the rear garden bounded by post and rail fencing with views to the open countryside beyond.

ACCOMMODATION

An electric gate, with intercom, provides secure access to the property. The drive leads through the front garden, lush with trees, lawns and pond, to the double garage with plenty of space for parking 3 or 4 cars comfortably.

The front door opens into an impressive entrance hall with full height, vaulted ceiling rich with original timber beams and tiled floor. The large windows to the front flood the hall and staircase with light.

The large kitchen is located on the left hand side of the hallway. It benefits from fitted base and wall units, granite worktops, a range cooker with extractor over, integrated dishwasher, large American style fridge/freezer, and freestanding washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a conservatory/sun room off the kitchen, providing access to the garden, which is in need of some renovation.

On the other side of the property there is a large living space, complete with inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. The room has French doors opening onto the rear garden patio, making this a room easy to use all year round. Solid wood flooring complements the wealth of exposed timber beams.

Between this room and the kitchen is a smaller living area, currently in use as a TV room, but equally suitable as a family dining room for everyday use.

The entrance hall also provides access to 3 further living spaces and the downstairs cloakroom. The 2 smaller rooms can be used as home office spaces or snugs, whilst the larger 5th room can be used as another lounge but is currently being used as a large formal dining space. Again, French doors provide access to the rear garden.

On the first floor there are 5 bedrooms, 3 with ensuites, a family bathroom and a generous amount of built-in storage. There are 2 single bedrooms, the larger having a staircase rising to a mezzanine level in the eaves, built in cupboard and window looking out to the front garden.

The large master bedroom overlooks the rear garden, having a double built in wardrobe and spacious ensuite including bath with show over, basin, WC and bidet.

Along the corridor, which includes 2 built-in cupboards, is the family bathroom and 2 further double bedrooms. The family bathroom is fully tiled in a tasteful neutral scheme and consists of a white suite including bath, separate shower, basin and WC.

The 2 further bedrooms are spacious, feature built in cupboards and both have their own ensuites including bath with shower over, basin and WC.

OUTSIDE

West Barn is approached from the Hastings Road, through an electric gate and drive leading down to the double garage. There is space for parking in front of the garage and also at the top of the garden, where a brick path crosses the lawn to the entrance. The gardens amount to approximately one-third of an acre. The front garden is lush with mature trees and shrubs which creates a calming forest feel. There is an ornamental pond and large lawn. The expansive rear garden with established planting, is surrounded by post and rail fencing and offers open views to the surrounding countryside. There is a large terrace which runs the width of the property complete with ornamental sunken pond. Behind the garage this is another small shed for storage of garden tools.

LOCATION

In a rural location, Hastings Road is a single track cul-de-sac accessed from the northbound carriageway of the A21, between Pembury and Kippings Cross. The village of Pembury and its convenience stores is only a mile away across the A21 and Central Tunbridge Wells High Street with its wealth of restaurants and shops is only 4 miles distant. The property is surrounded by miles of woodland, orchards and countryside walks.

TRAVEL

Tunbridge Wells mainline station is only 3.8 miles away, and Frant station is 4.9 miles away, both offering fast and direct services to London Charing Cross and Canon Street in under the house.

The A21 links north to the M25 for the national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports and Channel Tunnel, and south to the coast at Hastings.

SCHOOLS

There is a great choice of primary and secondary schools in Tunbridge Wells, including some of the UK's top Grammar schools; The Skinners’ School, Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School, Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, St Gregory’s Catholic, St John’s Church of England Primary School, St. John’s Girls School, Rose Hill Preparatory School and Bishops Down Primary School.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• EPC Rating E
• Council Tax Band G - £3359.47
• Gas central heating, served by a domestic LPG tank
• Cesspool shared with East Barn

DISCLAIMER

Winkworth wishes to inform prospective buyers that these particulars are a guide and act as information only. All our details are given in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of issue but they don’t form part of an offer or contract. No Winkworth employee has authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. All fixtures and fittings, whether fitted or not are deemed removable by the vendor unless stated otherwise and room sizes are measured between internal wall surfaces, including furnishings.