Berkeley has launched a new collection of homes at the Hollyfields development in Hawkenbury in response to increased demand from buyers looking for generous space, a more rural setting and good value. The limited collection will comprise just 12 impressive four- and five-bedroom homes.
The new homes at Hollyfields are ideal for remote working, with dedicated studies or spare rooms which would see an ideal office, supported by high-speed broadband connectivity. Despite the idyllic rural lifestyle, trains from Tunbridge Wells station take just 42 minutes into central London, and commuter coaches just over an hour to Canary Wharf, perfect for when the office beckons.
Mary O'Sullivan, sales and marketing director at Berkeley Eastern Counties, comments: "As more people and companies embrace flexible working, homes at Hollyfields provide the perfect conditions for those occasionally working away from the office. The announcement of the stamp duty threshold has also encouraged some buyers to accelerate their longer-term relocation or upsizing plans by a year or so. To accommodate this demand, we've brought forward the new phase and widened the choice of homes on offer at Hollyfields."
Functional family homes
A perfect example of the new phase of homes on offer is The Primrose. The spacious five-bedroom detached house is spread over three floors, providing plenty living, entertaining and relaxation space for busy modern families.
The ground floor offers a formal dining room and airy dual aspect living room with access to the well-proportioned private back garden through patio doors and views across the surrounding hills. To the rear of the property is the kitchen and breakfast area, a perfect space for the family to come together in the evenings. A separate utility area discreetly conceals the functional elements of the home, as well as a downstairs cloakroom.
The first floor encompasses three double bedrooms and the family bathroom, with the principle bedroom benefiting from an en-suite shower. On the third floor, two further bedrooms could easily be converted into private offices or for use as guest bedrooms, and an additional shower room offers further convenience. Rooms on the upper floors benefit from views across the rolling countryside surrounding the development.
In contrast, other styles available at Hollyfields include three-storey townhouses The Lily and The Iris, drawing on the layout of the traditional Victorian London homes, which has proved particularly popular with those relocating from the capital.
Homes benefit from a high-quality internal finish throughout, designed for modern living. Kitchens are fitted with integrated appliances such as a fridge-freezer and dishwasher. Bathrooms and en-suites are sleek and contemporary, with crisp white Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware with chrome fixtures and tiled floors. Principle bedrooms have bespoke fitted wardrobes for extras storage and convenience. Meanwhile, secluded gardens come complete with lawn and patio, all in beautiful surroundings.
All houses across the development are thoughtfully positioned to maximise views across the surrounding Kentish countryside, utilising the natural gradient of the site.
On-site amenities also include play areas, ponds and extensive natural landscaping with native trees and hedgerows, bringing the best of the Kentish countryside closer to home.
Modern village living
Hollyfields sits just 1.2 miles from the centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells. The town centre offers many high street and independent retail boutiques in The Pantiles, as well as pubs and restaurants such as The Ivy, Sankeys and Carluccios. Closer to home, Hawkenbury village provides the everyday essentials at the village store and post office.
For both sports and leisure, residents are well-located to enjoy the best this area has to offer. Green spaces like Hawkenbury Recreation Ground, adjacent to the development, are easily accessible for those who enjoy the great outdoors, with Calverley Park, Dunorlan Park, Tunbridge Wells Common and Rusthall Common all close by. Meanwhile, indoor culture types will enjoy Trinity Theatre and the Museum and Art Gallery. There are also multiple gyms close by, as well as Neville Golf Club, Tunbridge Wells Lawn Tennis Club and the local cricket club all within easy reach.
The educated choice for families, Tunbridge Wells is home to some of the country's best schools. St Peter's Church of England, which is relocating to the development and opening in early 2021, is one of the best schools in the county, with an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating, one of seven primary schools locally with the top grade. There are also three highly regarded grammar schools close by - The Skinner's School, Fort Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar, and Tunbridge Wells Grammar for Boys.
Commuters living at Hollyfields will benefit from a private shuttle bus connecting residents to the main station in Tunbridge Wells in just six minutes, running at peak hours Monday to Friday. From there trains take just 42 minutes in London Bridge, and connections operate to Sevenoaks, Orpington and Hastings for travel further afield. The M25 is easily reached via the A21 on the roads, while Gatwick Airport is only a 30-minute drive away.
The new homes at Hollyfields are priced from £621,000 for a three-bedroom home and from £689,000 for a four-bedroom house, while five-bedroom properties are priced from £1,108,000. For more information or to make an appointment to visit the development, please visit www.berkeleygroup.co.uk.