We have thoroughly enjoyed the 20 years we have spent in this lovely family home but it is time to start a new chapter in our lives. In 2018 the property was completed refurbished and extended to become the contemporary property it is today. But there are still more developments that could be made should new owners want to expand the property. It would be possible to convert the integral garage into a bar/games room or additional living accommodation thus creating an annex on the ground floor for elderly relatives. Alternatively or as well there is a huge boarded attic with access from the principal bedroom and the landing that is currently used for storage but could be converted into a third storey, subject to the necessary permissions.

We have always loved the area and Matfield is a charming and friendly village that grew up around the village green which is one of the largest in Kent and includes a duck pond. The green is surrounded by fascinating period properties in a conservation area dominated by the impressive Grade I Listed Matfield House, with its stable block and coach house. The village includes three pubs, an excellent butcher’s shop and the modern village hall that includes a badminton court, a post office and regular community activities while the neighbouring village of Brenchley offers a good primary school, doctor’s surgery and sports clubs.

As Maidstone Road runs through the village there is easy access to the surrounding towns and villages with regular buses to the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Nearby Paddock Wood includes the nearest station where trains can whisk you to London Bridge in 41 minutes. The town also includes a department store, a Waitrose supermarket, individual shops, bars and restaurants as well as two good primary schools and a good secondary school, while Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells offer excellent grammar and private schools.