A light, spacious, very well-presented, detached family home in a well-regarded, tucked away cul-de-sac in the heart of the sought-after village of Groombridge.
Description
Built in the late 1990's by highly regarded Berkeley Homes, Newton Willows is a smart, well-maintained, cul-de-sac of attractive family homes sitting between farmland to one side and the parkland of Groombridge Place to the other.
The property is presented to a high standard throughout and offers generous and flexible living space that can be arranged to suit individual needs.
On the ground floor, the more formal sitting room is found to the front of the house and enjoys an attractive feature fireplace with a striking, newly installed woodburning stove. French doors provide the option to open/close this room off from the dining room whenever required, ideal when entertaining on a small or larger scale. Historically half of the original double garage has been converted to a versatile snug/TV room which also offers scope as a study/home office, ideal for today's working from home needs.
The fresh, bright, modern kitchen overlooks the garden to the rear, with modern base and wall units providing good storage and preparation space with a range of integrated appliances, and space for a dishwasher. The kitchen opens to the utility area with good storage space and room for further appliances with access to the front and rear of the house. A WC completes the ground floor.
The first floor is home to the principal bedroom with an en suite shower room and the three further bedrooms are served by the family bathroom. The roof space provides valuable storage and it is noted that similar houses nearby have developed/extended into this space for further accommodation.
Outside - The southerly-facing garden, can be accessed directly via glazed double doors in both the dining room and TV/Snug. The garden is of a good but manageable size for this family house, with a level lawn and patio seating and dining area, with room for a large shed and plenty of potential for further landscaping and planting. To the front there is driveway parking for two cars and garaging.
Location
Groombridge is a highly regarded and pretty village located about four or so miles southwest of Tunbridge Wells on the Kent/East Sussex border. There are excellent local amenities, including a village hall, GP’s surgery, The Crown and The Junction Village Pub and Kitchen, general store and Post Office and bakery. Groombridge is known for its busy local community and there is a cricket pitch and recreation ground opposite in Station Road, a tennis club, the Forest Way Country Park & cycle path, the Spa Valley Railway and nearby Harrison’s Rocks.
The nearby towns of Tunbridge Wells (approximately 4.5 miles) and Crowborough (approximately 4.9 miles) provide more extensive shopping and leisure facilities.
State and private schools: St Thomas's C of E Primary School, rated 'Good’ in the latest Ofsted report is approximately 0.4 miles by foot, with further Church of England Primary schools in Withyham, Hartfield and Forest Row.
Other highly regarded schools in the area include Holmewood House, (Langton Green), the Mead and Rose Hill (Tunbridge Wells) Brambletye (East Grinstead) and Cumnor House (Danehill) preparatory schools. At secondary level The Beacon in Crowborough, Uckfield Community College and Kent Grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells with entry by performance in the 11-plus examinations. In the private sector: There are independent senior schools in Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, the Michael Hall Steiner school in Forest Row, Bedes in Upper Dicker, Eastbourne College, Mayfield School for Girls and Ardingly and Hurstpierpoint Colleges.
Mainline rail: Eridge (about 2.2 miles) with commuter services to London Bridge, Ashurst (approximately 2.8 miles) with journey times to Victoria from 1 hour 2 minutes, or Tunbridge Wells (about 4.8 miles) for London Bridge, London Charing Cross and Cannon Street.
Communications: There are number of bus stops within the village with regular connections to Tunbridge Wells. The A21, accessible just to the North of Tunbridge Wells and provides access to the M25 and thereby the national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports, the Channel ports and Channel Tunnel terminus.
Square Footage: 1,355 sq ft
Directions
Postcode - TN3 9RF. 28 Newton Willows will be found towards the very end of the cul-de-sac on the right hand side.
Additional Info
Local Authority Wealden District Council. Tax Band F.
Services: Mains Gas, Electricity, Water & Drainage.
