St. Lawrence Avenue, Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0XA | Property for sale | Savills
1,300 sq ft(120.77 sq m)
Guide price £650,000

St. Lawrence AvenueBidborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0XA


    Key features

    • VIEWINGS FROM SATURDAY 20TH JANUARY
    • NO ONWARD CHAIN
    • A modern semi-detached house in this highly convenient location
    • Flexible accommodation that can be arranged to suit, currently three bedrooms, two bathrooms & nursery/study
    • Large open plan sitting/dining room & kitchen
    • Established garden and on street parking
    • Well placed for schools, including Bidborough C of E Primary School and the grammar schools in Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells
    • Well placed for easy access to the A21 and Tonbridge Station approximately 2 miles
    • Video Tour available upon request

    A three bedroom semi-detached family house offering considerable potential, well placed for primary and secondary schools including Kent grammars, in this sought-after Bidborough location

    About this property

    • Situated in the popular village of Bidborough, and providing a wonderful opportunity for a new family to put their stamp on the house moving forward, 41 St. Lawrence Avenue is a charming, modern, semi-detached home with flexible accommodation that can be configured to suit individual needs, with accommodation of 1300 sq ft.

      The ground floor is currently arranged with a spacious sitting/dining room fitted with a gas-effect fireplace, and benefits from the view over and direct access onto the rear garden through sliding glazed doors. The adjoining kitchen is fitted with traditional farmhouse-style cabinetry, providing ample storage and preparation space, and also benefits from direct access to the garden. There is presently a ground floor double bedroom with a sizeable en suite, again with access to the rear garden through French doors, but of course, this space could be repurposed as further reception space if required. A further wc completes the ground floor accommodation.

      The first floor is home to two further double bedrooms, one of which benefits from a bank of fitted wardrobes and one with a pleasant outlook over the rear garden. There is a further, smaller room providing a flexible space for a nursery or home office and a separate shower room.

      Outside - The house is approached over a paved pathway to the front door, which wraps around the side of the property to the rear garden. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a range of mature trees, including a willow and evergreen hedging, providing good screening and a lovely spot for outdoor entertaining and child's play.

      On street-parking is available on St. Lawrence Avenue and the surrounding residential streets.

      View payable Stamp Duty for this property

    41 St. Lawrence Avenue is such an exciting and rare opportunity to get into this area at this price point! A coveted location, a blank canvas and chain free, this is one not to miss.

    Natasha SelbieProperty agent

    Local information

    • Bidborough is a sought-after and convenient village to the north of Tunbridge Wells and to the south of Tonbridge. It is therefore well placed for both towns, each with schools and mainine stations to London. Sevenoaks and the M25 to the north are also easily reached within approximately 11 miles. The countryside straight out to the west offers some of the finest scenery in the area and many charming villages.
    • The ever-popular village of Bidborough 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, an award-winning pub with restaurant "The Kentish Hare" and the Village Hall. There are also many attractive countryside walks in the area.
    • Southborough village, on the way to Tunbridge Wells, offers further local amenities, including "Tallow" restaurant, which was recently named 'Britain's Best Local Restaurant' by the Good Food Guide, and further pubs available by The Common, including The Hand & Sceptre and The Imperial, with antique shops, as well as a primary school, together with the Civic Centre, combining a Doctors surgery and pharmacy, library, theatre/hall, coffee shop, community rooms, and town council offices.
    • Tunbridge Wells is the only spa town in the southeast of England, with cultural, entertainment and shopping attractions, including the historic Pantiles area, known for its Georgian colonnade, summer Jazz festivals, regular food and craft markets and the Chalybeate Spring. There are two theatres in the centre of town, an abundance of cafés and restaurants and a mixture of national retailers and independent shops. The High Street has many restaurants including The Ivy and The Warren, cafes for cakes, fresh bread and coffee including Juliet's, Fine Grind and Gails and an Italian delicatessen Arte Bianca, whilst Sankey's fishmongers offers fresh fish and seafood.
    • Schools: There are many highly-regarded state secondary schools in the area, including The Judd School in Tonbridge, Tonbridge Grammar School (named International Baccalaureate School of the Year in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2023) and Weald of Kent Grammar School. In Tunbridge Wells, Skinners, TWGGS, TWGSB, Bennett Memorial Diocesan and St Gregory's, with further options Excellent private options include schools at Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, as well as Mayfield and Upper Dicker to the south and Brighton and Eastbourne on the coast.
    • Mainline rail: Tonbridge Station (approximately 2 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (approximately 3.3 miles), with fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street with journey times from 50 minutes.
    • A bus stop is within close proximity of the property providing local services to Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and further afield, together with The Centaur Commuter Coach offering services into London (which stops at nearby Bidborough Corner).
    • 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.

    Additional information

    • Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
    • Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
    • Please note, there is a Tree Preservation Order on the Oak tree at the front of the property.
    • Directions: Postcode - TN4 0XA. From Tunbridge Wells proceed through Southborough, passing the common on your left, heading towards Tonbridge and the A21 bypass, taking the left-hand turning onto Bidborough Ridge (B2176). Turn left on to Darnley Drive, and then bare right on to St. Lawrence Avenue. The property will be immediately on your right-hand side near the junction.
    • EPC Rating: E
    • Tenure: Freehold
    • Council Tax Band: C