The Barn
Cuttens, Horns Lodge Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 9NH

Property Details

AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT DETACHED 3 BEDROOM MODERN FAMILY HOME IN A TRADITIONAL SETTING (NO CHAIN)

Situated within a small gated community off a private access only lane (bridleway), The Barn is an impeccably presented luxury efficient eco home designed for the owners by renowned Grand Design eco-architects, Hawkes Architecture, as a refined reimagining of the rural barn.

This efficient, low running cost home, has been built to the rigorous Passivhaus standard:
* Highly insulated
* Triple glazing
* Airtightness (20 times better than Building Regulations)
* Ventilation heat recovery (MVHR)
* Smart UFH heating throughout
* Orientated to benefit from passive winter solar heat gain
* Rainwater harvesting (5000L)

Approached via a gated gravel driveway, The Barn has a light bright interior, open plan living area upstairs and bedrooms downstairs (cooler in the summer). The first floor spacious open plan living has a barrel vaulted ceiling, glass juliette balcony and countryside views.

FEATURES INSIDE INCLUDE:
* Integrated Audio Visual system
* Lutron automated blinds built-in
* Bespoke kitchen (Miele / Siemens appliances, Quooker, Water Softener, Baking Station)
* Custom-made carpentry and built-in storage throughout
* Impeccable quality materials and fitments

OUTSIDE:
* Insulated, heated and alarmed double garage with utility area and W.C. (STPP potential for future conversion to home office / annex)
* Expansive terrace ideal for al fresco entertaining
* Mature low maintenance country garden (c.0.5 acres)

LOCATION
* The Barn is within the private Cuttens estate, set in the Greenbelt, to the north of Tonbridge with Horns Lodge Lane (bridleway) offering access to the countryside for walks, cycling and horse riding
* Well connected to A21, M25, M20, Gatwick, Eurotunnel and Ferry ports
* Mainline Rail Services: Tonbridge (2.5 miles) to London Bridge/Waterloo East/Cannon Street/Charing Cross. Journey time 40 mins approx.
* Comprehensive Shopping: Parade of shops, providing local amenities a short walk away,
* Tonbridge (2.2 miles), Sevenoaks (6.7 miles), Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater

SCHOOLS
* Primary Schools: Shipbourne and Tonbridge.
* Secondary Schools: Grammar, Academy and State schools in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells.
* Private Schools: The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill. Hilden Oaks, Hilden Grange and Tonbridge Schools in Tonbridge. Fosse Bank and Sackville in Hildenborough. Kent College Pembury. Several in Sevenoaks.

SPORTING FACILITIES
* Golf at Wilderness, Knole Park and Poult Wood. Nizels Golf and Fitness centre in Hildenborough. Tonbridge offers outdoor and indoor pools, the Angel Leisure Centre plus a range of sporting clubs including football, rugby, squash, baseball, swimming and sailing.

NOTES
* All mains services
* EPC: B+ (Potential to make A if onwardly installing solar)
* Council Tax: Band G (Tonbridge and Malling Council)
* Fibre internet to site
* Completed 2020. Insured Build Warranty to 2030