Kiln Lane, Tonbridge

Accommodation
Waterworks House is situated in a no through road and approached via a private paved driveway providing ample parking and access to the integral garaging with attractive landscaping and pathway leading to the front door. An external pedestrian gate provides access to the garden. You enter this delightful historic property into the welcoming reception hallway with striking oak flooring, ornate staircase rising to the first floor, door to charming courtyard and glazed panelling showcasing an octagonal sitting room with beautiful stone mullion windows and Henley stove. Impressive second octagonal reception taking full advantage of the height with ornate fireplace and sweeping mezzanine providing family areas for relaxation or study with the full height architectural doors opening to the terrace, ideal for summer entertaining. Stunning kitchen by Harvey Jones fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke painted cabinetry, including an oak lined pantry, tea cabinet and island with wine cooler and contrasting quartz worktops with breakfast bar peninsular housing induction hob with downdraft extractor. Bosch appliances including eye level oven, microwave, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Dining area enjoying dual bifolds seamlessly connecting with the garden for al fresco dining, sleek porcelain tiled flooring with underfloor heating throughout. Utility with sink and space for appliances leading to a rear lobby with door connecting to the garden, plant cupboard housing boiler and water cylinder, personal door to the integral double garage and ground floor cloakroom having designer wallpaper by Emma Shipley. On the first floor a vaulted landing, painted beams and fitted cupboards connects to the bedroom suites having a striking backlit spiral staircase with bespoke wine racking winding up to the tower room offering panoramic views. Principal ‘Super’ bedroom suite with Velux windows and feature round architectural windows to either side of the dual dressing areas offering comprehensive fitted wardrobes. Contemporary en-suite bathroom comprising standalone double ended bath, walk in shower, floating concealed cistern toilet and vanity basin, motion activated lighting and starburst tiled flooring. Three further bedroom suites with contemporary matching en-suites finished with starburst tiles in green, blue and natural accents. Externally the practical and low maintenance gardens enjoy extensive brick paved courtyards with an Indian stone terrace with festoon lighting providing superb areas for al fresco entertaining. Steps lead to the raised wooded garden with gravel walkways, interspersed with established herbaceous borders, up lit mature specimen trees and seating areas taking full advantage of the secluded position and stunning architecture. Services: All main services. Gas central heating, predominantly servicing underfloor heating. Complete renovation undertaken in 2024. The property is sold with a 50% ownership of Kiln Lane Association Limited. Council tax band: G – Sevenoaks District Council. EPC: C
Situation
Waterworks House is situated in the heart of this Kent village renowned for its charming mock Tudor listed buildings and its idyllic village green, where cricket matches paint an quintessential English summer scene. The village is a designated conservation area and area of outstanding natural beauty, surrounded by country walks and numerous country pubs with great local food and roaring fires. Boasting a wealth of amenities including Leigh primary school, church, village store, recycling centre, post office, local hairdressers, public house, currently under refurbishment all within walking distance. Royal legion, village hall offering numerous activities, cricket, tennis, rugby and fishing clubs with the National cycle route running through the village from Penshurst Place to Tonbridge. Conveniently located Leigh Railway Station offers services to London Victoria/Charing Cross via the Tonbridge/ Redhill line and Gatwick airport, with bus routes available from the village 210/235. Food vans visiting the village green include Fish & Chips, Pizza and Thai. The nearby Hildenborough mainline station offers services to London Bridge, London Waterloo East, and London Charing Cross. The towns of Sevenoaks Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells are within easy reach, offering an extensive array of shops, boutiques, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The area is also home to numerous outstanding state, grammar and private schools including Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Walthamstow Hall, Radnor House in Sundridge, Sevenoaks, Solefields, and New Beacon Preparatory Schools and Somerhill Preparatory Schools in Tonbridge. Recreational opportunities with the Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, golfing at Nizels, Wilderness and Knole in Sevenoaks, cricket at The Vine and Haysden Lakes. Convenient access to the A21 ensures swift connections to the national motorway network, Gatwick, Stansted, and Heathrow Airports, the Channel Tunnel, the picturesque Kent coast and Bluewater shopping centre.