3 bedroom detached house for sale

Excellent opportunity to update, set in an established plot

Description

The Poplars is an attractive detached property built in the 1930s with a later addition, situated on the edge of the popular town of Paddock Wood. The property, which is offered with no inward chain, comes to the market for the first time in 49 years, offering an excellent opportunity for the incoming purchaser to update and refurbish, subject to the necessary building consents. Situated close to the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property sits within a plot approaching 0.3 of an acre, and benefits from well-proportioned accommodation, three double bedrooms, an established rear garden, integral garaging, ample driveway parking and outbuildings. Also of note is the proximity to Paddock Wood station and local schools, being approx. 1.4 miles and within one mile, respectively.

The well-proportioned reception rooms include a sitting room with a square bay window and a gas fireplace, a double aspect family room with access to the rear garden and the garaging, a conservatory with access to the rear garden and a dining room.

The kitchen has a lovely view over the rear garden, and is well-equipped with a comprehensive range of wall and base units, an integral oven and space for other appliances.

The utility room has additional storage, space for appliances and a WC.

Arranged over the first floor are three double bedrooms, one served by an en suite shower room.

A family bathroom with a separate WC completes the accommodation.

The property is approached over a driveway, leading to the integral garaging, with an adjacent area of lawn flanked by well-stocked borders.

The established rear garden features a paved area adjoining an area of lawn, with well-stocked borders planted with a wide variety of herbaceous shrubs, deciduous and evergreen trees and perennials, all providing year round interest and a high degree of privacy. There are two ponds, two greenhouses, a useful outbuilding and an additional garden store.

In total, the plot amounts to about 0.3 of an acre.

Location

The Poplars is situated on the edge of Paddock Wood town with a range of amenities, including a selection of shops, schools, sports facilities, supermarkets, public houses and restaurants.

Shopping: Paddock Wood (1 mile). Tonbridge (5.9 miles). Tunbridge Wells (7 miles). Maidstone (12.1 miles). Sevenoaks (13.7 miles).

Mainline Rail Services: Paddock Wood (1.4 miles) to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Cannon Street.

Primary Schools: Paddock Wood, East Peckham, Hadlow & Tonbridge.

Secondary Schools: Mascalls in Paddock Wood. Judd Boys Grammar in Tonbridge, Tonbridge Girls Grammar in Tonbridge and Weald of Kent Girls Grammar School. Knole Academy, Weald of Kent Grammar and Trinity Secondary Schools in Sevenoaks.

Private Schools: The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill. Hilden Oaks and Hilden Grange in Tonbridge. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Schools.

Leisure Facilities: The Hop Farm. Putlands Sports & Leisure centre. Nizels Golf and Fitness centre in Hildenborough. Poult Wood Golf Club, Tonbridge. Tonbridge outdoor and indoor swimming pools and the Angel Leisure Centre.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,840 sq ft


Acreage: 0.36 Acres

Directions

From the A21, take the A26 slip road signposted to Tonbridge A26 Industrial Estate. At the roundabout, take the second exit to the A26. At the next roundabout take the third exit onto Tudeley Road B2017, continuing for approx.3.7 miles through Tudeley and Five Oak Green. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Badsell Road, continue for approx. 0.5 miles. The Poplars can be found on the left hand side, just before the left hand turn into The Greenways.