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Bullingstone Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN3

Land size
3 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Beautifully presented detached family home situated on the periphery of the charming and desirable village of Speldhurst
  • Idyllically positioned in a 3 acre south facing plot offering the very best of countryside living
  • Elegant master bedroom with a private roof terrace overlooking the gardens
  • 4 further bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
  • Open plan living and dining room with separate reception room, showcasing the home's rural beauty with exposed beams and countryside views
  • Well equipped kitchen with sleek handleless cabinetry and high-end integrated appliances, with separate utility room
  • Exceptionally generous and secluded garden with large stone terrace, expansive lawn, a natural spring feeding the pond, and mature woodland offering a haven for wildlife
  • Private driveway and garage ensuring ample off road parking
  • Ideally situated for commuters seeking a more rural home life, as it just 10 minutes drive to Tonbridge train station which offers fast and frequent trains to London
  • Within easy reach of the outstanding rated Speldhurst Primary School as well as other highly regarded primary and secondary schools

Description

Set within approximately three acres of enchanting parkland on the outskirts of the charming village of Speldhurst, this beautifully presented detached family home offers truly quintessential English country living. Combining timeless charm with stylish contemporary touches, the property enjoys an idyllic setting surrounded by countryside, mature trees, and an abundance of wildlife, creating a peaceful retreat of exceptional character.

Approached via a private driveway, the cottage immediately captivates with its picture-perfect façade draped in a magnificent swathe of wisteria. On entering, there is an immediate sense of warmth, light, and space. The triple-aspect living room is generous in size and flooded with natural light throughout the day. A substantial fireplace sits at one end of this elegant yet comfortable family space.

The open-plan design flows seamlessly into the dining room, which enjoys a desirable southerly aspect and French doors opening directly onto the gardens and terrace beyond. This arrangement creates an effortless connection between the interior and the surrounding landscape.

To the right of the dining area is a well appointed kitchen, contemporary in style yet perfectly in keeping with the character of the cottage. Featuring sleek cabinetry, high-end integrated appliances, and thoughtfully designed workspace, the kitchen combines practicality with understated style. A charming barn door leads directly on to the terrace, offering lovely views and further enhancing the connection to the natural surroundings in which the property sits.

On the opposite side of the dining area is a delightful snug, providing a cosy and intimate retreat. Beyond this lies a generous utility room, offering excellent additional storage and practical space for everyday living.

Upstairs, the property hosts four well proportioned double bedrooms plus a single bedroom. The generous principal bedroom is positioned to the rear of the house, benefitting from the tranquil southerly aspect across the gardens, and this elegant room is made even more special by its own private roof terrace, creating a peaceful sanctuary from which to enjoy the changing seasons and uninterrupted natural beauty.

The three remaining double bedrooms are situated to the front of the property and enjoy delightful countryside views, along with glimpses of the vibrant wisteria that adorns the front elevation and frames the windows beautifully during the warmer months. The single bedroom enjoys views over the garden and could work equally well as a charming home office.

The property is served by two spacious bathrooms. One is a contemporary shower room featuring floor-to-ceiling tiling and lovely garden views, while the second offers a more traditional style complete with a bath, perfectly suited to family living.

Sitting in approximately 3 acres of private parkland, the outside is where the property becomes truly extraordinary. The grounds are a haven for wildlife, with deer, ducks, geese, and moorhens regularly seen. A spacious south-facing stone terrace provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, all while enjoying spectacular views across the gardens. A large pond with water features sits directly ahead, framed by mature trees. Beyond the extensive lawn lies a beautiful area of natural woodland, where a spring-fed stream gently feeds the pond. This remarkable self-sustaining ecosystem offers all the beauty of nature with minimal upkeep, creating an idyllic countryside retreat of rare quality and charm.

To the front, there is a private driveway and garage offering ample off road parking for residents and guests.

Material Information Disclosure -

National Trading Standards Material Information Part B Requirements (information that should be established for all properties)

Property Construction – brick and block

Property Roofing – vendor does not know

Electricity Supply -  National Grid

Water Supply -  Direct mains water

Sewerage – Domestic/small sewage treatment plants

Heating -  Air source heat pump

Broadband – FTTP (fibre to the premises)

Mobile Signal / Coverage -  poor

National Trading Standards Material Information Part C Requirements (information that may or may not need to be established depending on whether the property is affected or impacted by the issue in question)

Building Safety –  no known concerns

Restrictions – conservation area

Rights and Easements – no known concerns

Flood Risk -  no known concerns

Coastal Erosion Risk - no known concerns

Planning Permission -  no known concerns

Accessibility / Adaptations -  no known concerns

Coalfield / Mining Area -  no known concerns

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EPC Rating: D

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This wonderful home is idyllically situated within walking distance of Speldhurst, a thriving and highly sought after village thanks to its primary school, Parish church and general store with post office. Speldhurst itself is within easy driving distance of the convenient market town of Tonbridge and the vibrant spa town of Tunbridge Wells with its array of restaurants, a choice of supermarkets, extensive shopping, independent outlets and leisure facilities, plus beautiful open spaces and parks. There are excellent schooling options in the immediate area, both in the independent and state sectors, including those in the sought-after Kent Grammar system at secondary level. The mainline station is 10 minutes drive away, offering fast and frequent services to London and if you want to escape to the south coast, then the lovely seaside towns are only 30 miles distant.

Garden

3 acres of beautiful private parkland with stone paved terrace overlooking the large pond and expansive lawn, bordered by natural woodland offering a haven for wildlife.

Parking - Driveway

Private driveway parking for 3-4 cars

Parking - Garage

Garage with electric door providing parking for 1 car

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-06-11

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,861 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).

This Property£416,667 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £302,947 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
67 D
92 A

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Air Source Heat Pump
Broadband
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 15% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School824 metresOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    212
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Langton Green Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    422
    Type
    Community school
  • Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    108
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Fordcombe Church of England Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    57
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School1.6 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    194
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Bennett Memorial Diocesan School1.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,913
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School2.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,123
    Type
    Foundation school
    Gender
    Girls
  • St Gregory's Catholic School2.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,093
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys2.3 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,875
    Type
    Community school
    Gender
    Boys
  • The Skinners' School2.3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,149
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Boys

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Budgens Langington Green Filling Station, Rusthall1.2 miles
Tesco St Johns Rd Express, Royal Tunbridge Wells2.3 miles
Sainsburys St Johns Road Local, Royal Tunbridge Wells2.3 miles

GP surgery

Rusthall Medical Practice1.1 miles

Pharmacy

Rusthall Pharmacy1.3 miles

Hospital

Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital1.3 miles

Green space

Playing Field766 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Tunbridge Wells Rail Station2.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Southfields722 metres

Typical drive times

Tonbridge15 min · 5.9 miles
Crowborough15 min · 7.4 miles
Southborough10 min · 3.4 miles
Royal Tunbridge Wells10 min · 4.1 miles
Brighton and Hove (city)58 min · 33 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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