Welcome to 15a Shirley Grove, Tunbridge Wells, a cozy and compact semi-detached type home with 4 bed in the TN4 8TL area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band D.
This classic property was built 1950-1966 and has a reported internal area of 121 internal square metres
in a neighborhood known for its allure and prestige.
This home stands out for its value and character -
with a market valuation of £806,000 and a rental potential of £5,239 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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Guide Price £625,000-£675,000**EXCITING EQUESTRIAN OPPORTUNITY** LeGrys are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to purchase this fabulous light and airy, four bedroom equestrian family home set within grounds of approx. 5 acres. The property has been extended by the current owners and offers flexible family living space along with some beautiful countryside views throughout. The grounds include a high quality sand school, four stables, tack room, outbuilding, woodland, dell and various surrounding paddocks - The property also boasts extremely pretty, well-maintained gardens. Shirley Grove is located in a popular residential close in the picturesque village of Rusthall. The village is surrounded by the beautiful Kent countryside and commons (perfect for hacking out the horses) while being just a short walk away from local shops, schools and amenities. Viewing is highly recommended.
Set back from the road, entrance to the house is through a rather lovely private front garden. The entrance porch opens into the downstairs landing from which you will find the downstairs cloakroom and under stairs storage. Also on the ground floor is the living/dining room, office/reception room two and the kitchen/breakfast room.
The L-Shaped living/dining room is a generous size and includes a fitted gas fire with decorative surround along with sliding patio doors allowing for plenty of natural light while also giving superior views to the far-reaching paddocks.
Leading off the living room you will find the study which could easily lend itself as a guest room/play room. The second reception room overlooks the front garden and includes fitted storage (to include the boiler).
Completing the ground floor you will find the lovely light and airy, triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room which runs from the front to the back of the property.
The kitchen provides an abundance of fitted units to eye and floor level along with plenty of work surfaces and includes an impressive Rangemaster oven. Furthermore the kitchen offers views to the front garden, sand school, paddocks and also provides access direct to the garden.
On the first floor you will find the four bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room) and family bathroom.
The double aspect principle bedroom is a fantastic size with views to the paddocks and sand school. Fitted storage is available in the way of a fitted single wardrobe and a fitted double wardrobe.
Leading from the bedroom is the en-suite shower room which has been partly tiled, to include an enclosed shower (power shower) and wash basin.
Bedroom two is another spacious double and can be found to the back of the first floor. Windows running the length of the room allow for plenty of light/lovely views and an array of fitted wardrobes take great care of storage.
Bedrooms three and four both sit at the front of the property. The third bedroom is considered a small double/large single and the fourth bedroom is a single - both come with fitted wardrobes.
Completing the first floor is the partly tiled, family bathroom with a WC wash basin, bath (with shower attachment) and wood effect flooring.
Grounds and Gardens
The rear private gardens benefit from an elevated position allowing views to the pretty surrounding paddocks and includes an array of mature shrubs/bushes and flowerbeds. Furthermore, the rear gardens benefit from a large patio area and an area of decking, both ideal for outdoor dining as well as a shed at the bottom.
Steps to the side of the garden lead to a raised pond, orchard, sand school, stables and further gardens (with 2 more sheds, decked area and gazebo).
The sand school (measuring 40 x 20 meters) is a mix of sand/rubber and sits in front of the south-facing stables/tack room. Adjacent to the sand school you will find one of the smaller paddocks with post and rail fencing.
The three timber constructed stables have water and electric supply, with a hard standing area to the front. Adjoining the stables is a large tack room with electrics, which could be reinstated to its previous use as a home office or even for use as a further stable.
To the left of the stables is a sheltered tractor store, additional large stable, hay barn and feed room. Vehicular access is available to the stables/outbuildings through a shared track which provides access to the bottom of Lower Green Road.
Further paddocks, including a large field shelter, make up the remaining of the approx five acres with most benefiting from post and rail fencing. Our vendor tends to use electric fencing to divide the paddocks and rest the fields.
Residential parking is available off road and on street restriction free, the property also benefits from a garage with a private parking space in front.
Location
Tunbridge Wells is home to a number of well-regarded schools the closest being Rusthall St Paul's CE Primary and nearby secondary schools include Skinners Grammar School, Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar & Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar, (TWGGS). Aside from the Grammar schools, there are a number of other choices including the Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, St Gregory's Catholic School and the Skinners Academy.
The house is well situated for a range of shops and services close by with many of the well-known high street retailers in the Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre as well as the more individual independent shops and restaurateurs in both Tunbridge Wells High Street and Rusthall High Street as well as the historic Pantiles.
For leisure, Knights Park offers a multi-screen cinema complex, a bowling alley and health/fitness club for those looking for activities close by as well as a number of Parks and recreation grounds, the closest being Rusthall Common, and Southwood Road Recreation Ground, all offering a range of activities depending on your preferences. Further facilities are available on the fringes of the town and in the surrounding countryside for a range of activities such as golf, cycling, horse riding, sailing and many others.
Rusthall is situated on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells which offer its main line Station providing a regular service to London (to the North) and Hastings (to the South) by a frequent bus service. The A21 gives access to the coast (to the South) and the M25 (to the North). Gatwick Airport is also within easy reach being around 25 miles away.
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Tax band D
5,649 sqm plot
