Rydal House, 10, Oakdale Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8DS

In a sought-after and desirable location, a third of a mile from The Common and within easy walking distance of the town centre, a handsome, detached, Edwardian, double fronted house of stature set within pretty, landscaped gardens.

Believed to have been designed and constructed in 1912 and holding a commanding, slightly elevated position, the house retains many of the marvellous architectural features synonymous with the period.

External elevations are of mellow red brick under a tall, pitched tiled roof with large sash windows.

Extending to approximately 3570 square feet, the well-proportioned accommodation is laid out over three floors and retains many fabulous early twentieth century architectural features such as tall ceilings with cornicing, deep skirting boards, a variety of fireplace styles, an elegant easy rising staircase with original balustrading, panelled internal doors with original door furniture and some magnificent stained-glass detailing in the Art Nouveau style.

The handsome street door is approached via a covered veranda and opens into a charming entrance hall from where a pair of doors with coloured glass inserts lead to the reception hall.

The three elegant receptions rooms include the drawing room with an original fire surround and French doors opening out to the rear terrace and the dining room that has a stripped pine floor, fireplace and large bay window.

The furnishing of kitchen/breakfast room includes some period cabinetry forming a ‘Welsh’ dresser, fitted cupboards, a range of floor and wall cabinets in the Shaker style and a walk-in pantry.

There are integral appliances by Neff and a two oven, gas Aga. Elsewhere on this level are the sitting room with wall-to-wall shelving, utility room and guest cloakroom.

Arranged over the upper levels are five double bedrooms supported by three bath/shower rooms.

Occupying one side of the first floor, the principal suite consists of a spacious bedroom with bay window, walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room, whilst the two further bedrooms each have period fireplaces and have access to the family bathroom.

The second floor is given over to two large bedrooms, each with access to extensive eaves storage space and a shower room.

Outside The front garden has a variety of shrubs and a paved path to the veranda, while a side drive provides off road parking and access to the small, detached garage, To the rear, the pretty, secluded garden has been landscaped to provide year-round interest with colourful herbaceous borders stocked with a wide variety of planting including acres and rhododendrons, a well-tended lawn, brick terracing and an ornamental pond with fountain.

A summer house nestles under a magnificent copper beech with garden storage provided by two timber sheds.

Situation Oakdale Road is an attractive and sought-after road about a third of a mile from the open spaces of The Common and its network of footpaths leading into town where there are fabulous boutiques, nationally regarded stores, cafes, bars and restaurants, theatres and art centres.

Tunbridge Wells mainline station is under a mile away and has services to London Cannon Street, Charing Cross and London Bridge, as well as to the Sussex coast.

The A21 provides a direct route to the M25 and national motorway network.

There are many highly regarded schools in the area including Holmewood House preparatory school, Rose Hill, Mayfield School for Girls, a variety of primary schools, Kent grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge and public schools in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Eastbourne Property Ref Number: Ham-65122 Additional Information Tenure: Freehold Services: All Mains Services Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells District Council.

Council Tax Band G