Land for sale in Chalket Lane, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells TN2

Estate Agent Description

Opportunity to build a stunning individual home in a beautiful semi-rural position in the Greenbelt and within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the edge of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Planning Permission granted for a contemporary style house, of approximately 4800 sq. Ft. Set within glorious farmland with far reaching views.

The Headline Details

Great Bayhall Barn is a derelict farm building, with consent granted to build a spacious “Grand Designs” style home. The consented planning permission is to remove two disused Atcost barns and replace them with an exceptional family home, arranged over two levels, embracing an ultra-contemporary design with large open plan spaces and extensive glazing, taking advantage of the beautiful views. This wonderful opportunity to create your own unique and generous home, has the added advantage of being situated in the countryside, set within rolling farmland fields. The plot is incredibly secluded, situated down a private lane, yet close to the popular village of Pembury, which is just under half a mile away, and itself on the eastern edge of Tunbridge Wells, popular for its beautiful architecture and extensive amenities.

The Planning Permission

Consent has been granted for a contemporary style, 6 bedroom home, totalling 4854 with two further roof terraces totalling 613 sq. Ft. On the ground floor there will be an entrance hall, extensive open plan kitchen/dining/seating area with pantry, cooled wine store, a large drawing room, a TV snug, separate home study, cloakroom, and utility room. There are also three bedrooms on this floor, two of which have their own dressing rooms and a “jack and jill” bathroom, and the third with its own dedicated ensuite bathroom.



On the upper level are three further, generous bedrooms, one of which is the master suite with walk in dressing room and en suite bathroom. The other two bedrooms on this floor each have their own dedicated ensuite bathrooms, and all have access to the large roof terrace on which to enjoy the wonderful setting.



The total size of the plot is just under 2000 sq. M. There will be generous parking to the front of the property. To the rear, the barn will enjoy a southerly aspect and far reaching views of the surrounding farmland.

Location

The plot is situated down a long private drive, just a few minutes drive from the centre of Pembury village. Pembury is a very popular village with local shopping facilities, primary school, doctor’s surgery, library, pharmacy and a Tesco supermarket. The historic spa town of Tunbridge Wells is just three miles distant and offers excellent leisure and commercial facilities, a mainline station to London and strong state and independent secondary school options, including those in the sought-after Kent Grammar system. The bustling town of Paddock Wood is under 5 miles away and also has a comprehensive range of amenities and its own mainline station, with fast and frequent trains to Central London. There is easy access onto the M25 via the A21 which is only one mile away from the property. The impressive, award-winning Bluewater Shopping Centre is within 40 minutes’ drive and if you want to escape to the lovely south coast, then the beaches can be reached within an hour.

Important Information

Planning consent granted under reference: 19/03602/full. The floorplans contained within the planning permission differ to those shown here, which show a more family orientated arrangement. The award winning architect responsible for obtaining the original planning consent feels that these revised floorplans could be implemented without needing to re-approach the planning authorities, as the changes do not require any material changes to the exterior of the proper. Please seek your own guidance on this point.



All planning conditions are detailed on the Decision Notice dated 3rd March 2020, for which a copy is available on request.



External finishes to be agreed by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, as per the condition of planning.



The landscaping schme is agreed as that which was submitted to twbc on 19th December 2019.