luxury properties for sale Tonbridge, United Kingdom

This exceptional self-build opportunity is set in a very special location within its own mature gardens and grounds of approximately up to 6.628 acres and includes an important and impressive collection of mature Acers. Approached via a farm lane off the much sought-after Smithers Lane electronically operated gates lead through to a truly delightful scene. To the left a most impressive and mature garden showcasing Acers gently inclines towards the Southern boundary and a lower paddock which could be available by separate negotiation. The driveway sweeps around to the current dwelling house which comprises a single storey bungalow that has planning permission under Tandridge reference TA/2025/1109 to extend to create a most impressive two-storey contemporary home that will truly make the most of such a beautiful setting. Beyond the house to the North and West are paddocks that are currently used for equestrian purposes and the whole has the most delightful aspect with views over glorious rolling countryside that teems with wildlife. Located between the charming villages of Lingfield and Cowden you are blessed with local amenities including the superb Lingfield College as well as stations with services into London within a short drive. A wider range of amenities, shopping and entertainment facilities as well as exceptional schooling are found at nearby East Grinsted, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Edenbridge.

What the owners say: We bought this beautiful oast about three years ago as we loved the location and with a idea that it would be our ‘forever’ home and we refurbished and extended it accordingly including purchasing additional land. Unfortunately, circumstances have meant we are not able to stay here so we hope new owners will appreciate that we have done to make the whole place something really special. While we have focused on the house, garden and outdoor leisure facilities there is plenty if scope for another family to renovate the stable block and develop the outbuildings. It would seem from initial discussions that these buildings could be converted into holiday lets but possibly they could also become homes for other family members or offices for anyone who works from home but doesn’t want to be disturbed and needs access for business visitors. While if new owners have horses or other livestock the buildings could be used by grooms or other staff. While the property is in the countryside we are not isolated as the delightful village of Staplehurst is nearby and Marden is not much further. Staplehurst includes a convenience store, a garden centre, pubs and restaurants as well as a primary school, golf, cricket and tennis clubs and nearby is the famous Sissinghurst Gardens. Marden is a thriving village of Marden with a Michelin recommended restaurant and a country gastropub as well as a primary school and the Leigh Academy secondary school, a cricket and hockey club, a junior football team as well as the bowls club and the village club which hosts various activities. Both Staplehurst and Marden have mainline stations with trains to London Bridge taking much less than an hour. Excellent additional education facilities are available in the nearby towns including a variety of first-class grammar and private prep and secondary schools in Cranbrook, Benenden, Maidstone, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge where you will also find high street stores, independent shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cinemas and theatres.

The first thing that strikes you when arriving at this magnificent property is the truly beautiful 32-acre setting. Private electronically operated gates swing open to a long driveway that sweeps up past paddocks to one side and light woodland to the other to a large parking and turning area and the triple garage with annex above. For those with equine interest the drive continues to a very well-appointed stable block, tractor store, workshop and gym/studio. From here you can hop in the 4x4 utility buggy (available by negotiation) and wizz out into your private woodland or over to the paddocks. The main house is accessed via a large entrance hall past the grand staircase and a tucked away office to a wonderful Kitchen/Breakfast room which forms part of a sympathetic extension which introduces a significant amount of natural light into this room via a large, glazed lantern as well as superb flow out into the garden through the French doors. A separate utility room, downstairs cloak room and shower room adds practicalities, and a charming drawing room is the ideal place makes a useful flexible secondary reception room. The principal living space is a stunning space comprising the original Living room with its stylish fireplace that now opens seamlessly into a striking orangery, creating a single capacious room enjoying excellent natural light from multiple windows, French Doors and a substantial roof lantern. Upstairs the Principal bedroom suite mirrors the generous proportions of the living space with a capacious bedroom, fitted dressing room and en-suite shower, and enjoys views over the lawn garden and onwards over the paddock. Four further bedrooms, a box room and two more bathrooms caters for large families or multiple guests. Add to this a large room on the second floor which could be used as another bedroom, playroom or office. What the owner says. Equestrian scope, great schooling, international connections and privacy were the major factors that drew us to this fantastic house and its grounds. The Equestrian facilities are first class with gently sloping paddocks enclosed by (equaline) fencing, stabling and outbuildings that easily cope with our 7 ponies. The nearby Marlborough House Vinehall school is excellent as was our first choice of school for our children. To have had the school so close and convenient has been a real bonus over the years. Gatwick and Heathrow are easily accessible as is the Coast and links to the continent, and train access to London is equally convenient. Perhaps more than anything the quality of life provided to a family of the gardens and grounds and the variety of daily experience is priceless. From pottering around in the formal garden, to enjoying watching the ponies in the paddock, through to settling down for the afternoon, based at the summer house and enjoying the pond with its fish and wildlife.  Walking the dog in our private wood must include a detour to the massive Lime Tree (believed to be one of the largest in Sussex) because it is so dramatic and a reminder like the constant birdsong and the glimpses of fleet-footed deer of the magnificence of nature. .