On sale for £ 2.25 million, the main house boasts 5,398 square feet of living space, set within 0.69 acres of greenery. It is accessed via a grand wooden front door which dates back 800 years; originally created for a local church. When opened, it reveals a spacious reception hall with a galleried landing, upper floors and staircasing with high vaulted ceilings with roof light.
The reception hall leads to a study, drawing room, living room and kitchen and breakfast room that comes complete with an Aga, wine cooler and an electric, gas and warming oven. There is a large utility room adjacent to the kitchen and a home theatre with surround sound and a fitted projector and screen.
The living room boasts a stone fireplace and acts as a corridor to a large underfloor-heated conservatory which overlooks the manicured garden. The first floor comprises six spacious bedrooms with either en-suites or Jack and Jill bathrooms. There is also a‘ secret room’ hidden behind a door with a ladder towards a concealed children’ s hideout. On the second floor lies a games room and a sitting area which could easily be converted into an extra bedroom or study.
Accessed from the ground floor is a selfcontained annex with its own kitchen, gym, carport and reception room. The annex, which spans 600 square feet, presents a separate residence onsite ideal as staff quarters, for an au pair, extended family or to privately rent.
Daniel Aldred, Head of Town Department, Knight Frank comments:“ Properties of this stature are seldom found within walking distance of the town and railway station. Foxwell House manages to combine generous internal accommodation with an excellent plot size and a surprising degree of privacy. Add in the tennis court and extensive garaging and you are looking at something quite unique. This part of Tunbridge Wells is highly sought after and to find a property of this quality, offering the complete package is an exciting proposition, both for us and for prospective buyers.”
The gravelled private driveway has electric gates and is equipped with a secure video entry system. Adjacent to the main house lies a double garage which could also be used as a workshop, providing ample space for storage and parking.
The grounds comprise a full-sized tennis court, which in the past has been used as a secure play area for children and hosted many kids’ parties. There is also a heated tiki hut which comfortably seats 12; and a South West facing flagstone and brick terrace leading from the conservatory, ideally positioned for entertaining family and friends.
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