Vauxhall Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0XD | Property for sale | Savills
3,134 sq ft
Guide price £1,300,000(HK$12,885,366)

Vauxhall LaneTunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0XD

  • Sold
House
3,134 sq ft(G)
5Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
4Receptions

Key features

  • Sold in December 2023
  • A sizeable, detached family house in excess of 3000 sqft
  • Five double bedrooms, three bathrooms
  • Kitchen/breakfast room and a further four reception rooms
  • Mature gardens with views of neighbouring countryside
  • Garaging and driveway parking for several cars
  • Highly convenient location for the extensive choice of schools and the amenities in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks
  • Well placed for access to the A21 and Tonbridge Station (approximately 2.1 miles)
  • Video Tour Available On Request

A substantial, detached, five bedroom family house, tucked off a country lane on the Southborough / Bidborough borders, conveniently placed for nearby towns, schools, road and rail links.

About this property

  • Enjoying a very convenient location to the north of Tunbridge Wells, approaching Tonbridge, 3 Holly Hill is a large family house well-suited to the needs of the modern family life, with a very spacious and flexible layout that can be arranged to suit individual needs.

    The modern fitted kitchen, provides both good storage and plenty of preparation space, with a range of integrated appliances. The kitchen is open to the breakfast room which is perfect for more informal dining. There is also an adjoining utility room with sink and space for further white goods, and a lobby leading to one of the ground floor WC's, the study and side access to the front and rear gardens.

    The ground floor offers very flexible reception space, currently arranged to provide a study, ideal for today's working from home needs, a TV/family room and a light, bright formal sitting/dining room to the rear with a feature fireplace and two sets of French doors providing a view and direct access onto the gardens beyond. A further WC completes the ground floor accommodation.

    The first floor is home to the sizeable dual aspect principal bedroom with dressing area and en suite shower room with a delightful view over the rear garden and countryside beyond. There are four further double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate shower room.

    Outside: A paved terrace spans the back of the house creating a wonderful space for outdoor entertaining on a large scale; the lawns are interspersed with further entertaining areas, a pond and mature planting and trees providing colour, interest and screening, with pleasant views over the neighbouring fields.

    The property also provides a raised swimming pool (heated via air source heat pump.)

    3 Holly Hill benefits from driveway parking to the front of the house for several cars, with further garaging.

    View payable Stamp Duty for this property

This is a really super family home, the layout is very generous and well-balanced and really ticks all the boxes, with some lovely extras, such as the pool and views! Whilst in good order 3 Holly Hill still offers considerable potential for a family to make their mark and the location is ideal for the school/work commute!

Natasha SelbieProperty agent

Local information

  • Holly Hill is located a short distance from the A26, in Vauxhall Lane, a country lane, running between the A21 and the A26, on the Southborough/Bidborough borders, about 3.2 miles from Tunbridge Wells station and about 2.1 miles from Tonbridge station, to the north.
  • The nearby Southborough Common enjoys a cricket pitch and many footpaths, while Southborough itself (1 mile) offers a wealth of local amenities, with barbers, hairdressers, Southborough Butcher, Costcutter, Tesco Express and antique shops, together with the newly constructed Southborough Civic Centre which includes St Andrew's medical centre and Day Lewis pharmacy, a library, theatre/hall, coffee shop, community rooms, and town council offices.
  • There are a number of highly regarded restaurants in the immediate area, by the Common, notably 'Tallow', which recently came top on the Good Food Guide's list of Britain's 100 Best Local Restaurants, and gastropub The Kentish Hare in nearby Bidborough. There are more informal dining options available at local pubs The Hand & Sceptre and The Imperial Pub in Southborough.
  • The ever-popular village of Bidborough (1.3 miles) offers a sought-after local primary school, recreation ground, tennis club, bowls and cricket green. Other local amenities include a historic church, grocery/general store, garage, and the Village Hall.
  • Tunbridge Wells is the only spa town in the Southeast of England, with elegant architecture and a variety of cultural, entertainment and shopping attractions, including the historic Pantiles, historic Pantiles, known for its charming Georgian colonnade, summer Jazz festivals, regular food and craft markets and Chalybeate Spring; there are two theatres locally, an abundance of cafés and restaurants and a mixture of national multiple retailers and independent shops.
  • Tonbridge provides comprehensive shopping with a bustling High Street and good mix of independant and national retailers. Tonbridge Castle, overlooking the river is a wonderful local attraction, hosting many events and seasonal markets throughout the year. Tonbridge also provides an outdoor and indoor swimming pool, the Angel Leisure Centre and a range of sporting clubs to include football, baseball, swimming and sailing.
  • State and Private Schools: There are many highly-regarded schools in the area, including Skinners, TWGGS, TWGSB, St John's CE primary, Southborough C of E primary school, Bennett Memorial Diocesan and St Gregory's secondaries. Schools slightly further afield include The Judd School, Tonbridge Grammar School, Weald of Kent Grammar School and Tonbridge School, Somerhill, Hilden Grange, Hilden Oaks, Sevenoaks and Kent College, Pembury.
  • Mainline rail: Tonbridge Station (approximately 2.1 miles) High Brooms (approximately 2.3 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (approximately 3.2 miles), with fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street.
  • Communications: The A26 joins the A21 just North of the town, linking through to the M25 (junction 5) London orbital motorway, and thereby to the national motorway network, and to the South coast. Gatwick Airport is about 23 miles.
  • There are bus stops within close proximity of the property on the A26 providing local services to Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and further afield, together with The Centaur Commuter Coach offering services into London.

Additional information

  • Local Authority Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.
  • Services: Mains Gas, Electricity, Water. Private Drainage.
  • Roof solar panels on a lease arrangement with Ecovision, please refer to the office for more detail.
  • Directions: Postcode - TN4 0XD. From the A26 turn into Vauxhall Lane, travel downhill for just 0.1 mile, where the shared drive for Holly Hill will be on the right hand side. Travel up the driveway where number 3 sits in the left hand corner, with driveway parking available in front of the garage and to the front of the house.
  • EPC Rating: C
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G