Tibbs Court Lane, Matfield, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
6
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
2,896-3,474 sq ft
269-323 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Unique combination of character home and income-generating cottage
- Sought-after semi-rural location with excellent rail and road connections
- Generous space, flexible layout, and an abundance of natural light
- Period details throughout, thoughtfully modernised
- Proven Airbnb success and scope for multi-generational or independent living
- Potential to split Title should a buyer wish to purchase the cottage by separate negotiations
- EPC Rating = D
Description
Description
The Main House:
Dating back to the early 1800s and carefully extended, Hilltop provides just under 2,500 sq ft of beautifully presented accommodation. The heart of the home is the stylish open-plan kitchen/dining room, bathed in natural light from oak-framed windows overlooking the garden-ideal for both entertaining and family life.
The spacious sitting room features a striking brick inglenook fireplace and French doors opening to the south-facing terrace. A separate, flexible reception room serves well as a snug, study or playroom.
Upstairs, the principal suite offers countryside views and a private en suite shower room. Three further double bedrooms and a generous family bathroom complete the first floor. On the top floor, a versatile attic room provides additional space for a home office, teenager's den, or fifth bedroom.
The Cottage:
A rare advantage: two distinct homes under one title. Just steps from the main house, the detached, Grade II Listed annexe offers self-contained living with:
- Reception room
- Fitted kitchen
- Generous double bedroom
- Separate bathroom
Whether hosting guests, housing an au pair, or running a successful Airbnb, the cottage adds income potential and exceptional versatility.
Outside:
Enjoy the peaceful Kentish setting from your south-facing flagstone terrace, perfect for al fresco dining. The established gardens feature mature trees, lawns, and a hidden utility area with sheds and space for vegetable growing.
A gated gravel driveway provides ample parking, alongside a detached double garage.
Location
Hilltop Cottage is set in a tranquil hamlet near Brenchley and just 1.5 miles from Matfield, within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The nearby villages offer a wealth of amenities:
Brenchley: Post office, primary school, The Little Bull Café & Bar, doctors' surgery, village club
Matfield: Village green, butcher, and country pubs including The Poet (gastropub)
Sports & community: Shared tennis club, cricket and football teams, active local societies
Just under 3 miles away, Horsmonden offers additional shops and the award-winning Heath Stores.
For outdoor lovers, nearby attractions include Bewl Water, Scotney Castle, and Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, ideal for walking, cycling, sailing, and more.
The area is renowned for its high-quality education options, including Brenchley & Horsmonden village primary schools, grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, and Maidstone and independent schools including Bethany, St Ronan's, Marlborough House, The Schools at Somerhill,Holmewood House, Kent College, Tonbridge School, and Sevenoaks School.
Paddock Wood Station, approximately 3.3 miles offers mainline services to London Bridge, Charing Cross, Waterloo East, and Cannon Street in under 1 hour.
Road access: A21 links to the M25 and broader motorway network.
Airports: Conveniently located for Gatwick and Heathrow.
Square Footage: 2,896 sq ft
Acreage: 0.38 Acres
Directions
Postcode TN12 7NA. From Matfield, take Brenchley Road, then Petteridge Lane. Turn right onto Tibbs Court Lane-Hilltop Cottage is the first driveway on the left.
Additional Info
Local Authority Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
The Annexe is EPC exempt, it is also under a separate Council Tax Banding, rated C.
Brochures
Web DetailsParticulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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