Upsizers Choose Living in Tunbridge Wells
Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, or simply looking for a fresh start, Tunbridge Wells is a charming town with someone for everyone to enjoy.
Surrounded by natural beauty spots, including High Weald, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), it’s no wonder Tunbridge Wells is a desirable location for many.
Plus, with excellent transport links to London, living in Tunbridge Wells truly offers the best of both worlds. Learn what life in Tunbridge Wells is like from Florence and Daniel, residents of Hollyfields development by Berkeley Group.
Living in Tunbridge Wells: Florence and Daniel’s Story
Florence Lai and Daniel Chen, alongside their two boys, had been living in a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bromley for many years. With their sons growing up fast, they were keen to move to a more family-friendly area with access to great schools. So, they began their search for their dream home, ready to embark on the next chapter of their lives.
Tunbridge Wells, with its lifestyle offering, transport links and exemplary education institutions, quickly caught the attention of the family. The area was also recommended to them by a friend who had recently purchased a property at Hollyfields.
What Inspired You to Move to Tunbridge Wells?
“We were always keen on the Tunbridge Wells area, particularly because of their fantastic schools.
So, when we spoke to a friend about our property search, she recommended we take a look around Hollyfields. Knowing that Berkeley was one of the top UK developers with a great reputation, we didn’t hesitate to book a viewing.
We instantly fell in love with the development and its village-like feel”.
- Florence Lai, Berkeley Group homeowner
The Chen family went on to purchase a stylish four-bedroom detached house and are now happily settled into their new home.
“We were keen to purchase a new-build house as we prefer their modern finishes and open-plan living.
Having previously lived in a 1930s-style house, we were drawn to the spacious modern homes at Hollyfields. Our new home is perfect for entertaining, and what’s more, we have a large private garden which is ideal for the boys to run around and play. This is something they have been thrilled about ever since the move.”
- Florence Lai, Berkeley Group homeowner
Built with energy-saving features included as standard, Berkeley Group homes are helping to mitigate the adverse effects on the environment as well as reducing energy costs.
“The energy-saving features were a huge selling point for us. With energy costs rising, new build homes are much more energy efficient. This is reassuring for us when it comes to looking at how we will manage the energy bills.”
- Florence Lai, Berkeley Group homeowner
What is The Local Area Like?
Located near Tunbridge Wells, residents at Hollyfields benefit from everything the thriving town has to offer, including bars, restaurants, schools and fantastic travel links. The surrounding area also boasts beautiful countryside with popular walking routes and greenspace for the public to enjoy.
“We are really excited to raise our family at Hollyfields. Being surrounded by idyllic countryside yet with the town of Tunbridge Wells on our doorstep, we have everything we could possibly need.
The high street in Tunbridge Wells has a quintessentially English charm – and it’s filled with boutique shops and popular high street chains. On top of this, there are some fantastic schools, which we’re keen to get our sons into.
Having the train station so close by is also a huge bonus for us, as it means my husband can easily commute into the city for work.”
Another selling point for us was the community feel at Hollyfields. There’s a WhatsApp group that all residents can join, and everyone waves and says hello to each other. It’s such a lovely environment to be a part of.”
- Florence Lai, Berkeley Group homeowner
What Was Your Experience Like Buying a Home with Berkeley?
“The Berkeley sales team were fantastic from start to finish. They were always on hand to answer any questions we had and made the whole experience really easy. We would absolutely recommend buying a home with Berkeley to family and friends.”
- Florence Lai, Berkeley Group homeowner
At Berkeley, we understand that buying a house is one of the most important decisions many of us will make in our lifetime. That’s why our customers are at the heart of everything we do. From exceptional customer service to high-quality homebuilding, we’re committed to helping our customers find their dream homes..
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With charming towns like Tunbridge Wells, Paddock Wood and Cranbrook, plus so many things to see and do in Kent, it’s easy to see why this county is a desirable place to live.
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