For Sale8 Bedroom House in Hurstwood Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8YA£2,950,000

A substantial detached townhouse which is an ideal family home, with an abundance of character and tucked away in this prime residential area. An exceptional, unlisted townhouse with period origins and Victorian styling, tucked away in this much favoured residential area, providing good access into all the town's amenities. Character abounds throughout including a delightful wide reception hall with wood burning stove and beamed ceiling, which opens to the grand staircase gently rising to an impressive galleried landing. There are four stunning reception rooms, each with their own style, including the fine high ceiling drawing room (about 3.3 m or 10'10) complete with a classic marble fireplace and a full height bay at the other end, with door and windows opening to the delightful garden and terracing. Then there is the mahogany panelled dining room and the generous study, with oak panelling, bookshelves and fireplace surround, which again overlooks the garden. Upstairs is equally dramatic, with a huge principal bedroom and en-suite bathroom. The other bedrooms are also interesting, one with balcony access and three which can be described as individual 'hotel style suites' served by three shower/bathrooms, two of which are modernised. A secondary staircase rises to the top floor with three attic bedrooms which would likely be enjoyed by children and teenagers. Outside, the house is tucked away with little general passing traffic and mature boundaries, including hedging and a variety of trees. The gardens have been very professionally laid out, with the help of a BBC Gardener of the Year winner, Kath Crouch. The gardens provide a wonderful variety of colour, especially through the summer months. The front garden sets the scene here with a beautiful rose garden leading around to the main lawn garden to one side of the house, planted with a huge variety of flowers, shrubs and trees, including two Palm trees, an Indian bean tree and a Sambuca to name some of the most exotic. There are also vegetables set in raised beds and a variety of fruit trees, including three feature esplanade trees supported on an oak frame. A large Alitex greenhouse and secluded terrace form a focal point to the main garden, with further terracing across the back of the house accessed straight from the drawing room. To the rear of the house, there are a variety of potting and storage sheds and an outside w.c, as well as a delightful brick-blocked courtyard ideal for al fresco dining during a hot day, as well as a specially planted shade garden. View payable Stamp Duty for this property