Modest Corner, Southborough, TN4 0LS
Listed 22 Jun 2026 · price reduced 27 Aug 2026 · Tunbridge Wells
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Key features
- Three Storey Period Home
- Two Bedrooms
- Two Reception Rooms
- Generous Westerly Facing Rear Garden
- On Street Parking
- Energy Efficiency Rating: TBC
- Offered As Top Of Chain
- Conservatory
- Requiring Modernisation
- Beautiful Semi Rural Location
About this home
Offered as top of chain and located at beautiful Modest Corner on Southborough Common. This two bedroom semi-detached three-storey period home sits towards the edge of the hamlet and its location affords tremendous privacy and tranquillity. Further benefits include a generous westerly-facing garden and beautiful views. Requiring modernisation, the property now represents an exciting opportunity for a new owner to put their own stamp on what is essentially a blank canvas, with excellent potential to take this home to the next stage. Southborough, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells are nearby with their excellent respective mix of social and retail facilities, including the Royal Victoria Shopping Centre and Calverley Road pedestrianized precincts in Tunbridge Wells, mainline railway stations at Tonbridge, High Brooms and Tunbridge Wells and a host of well regarded primary, secondary, grammar and independent schooling in all areas. Access via partially glazed, double glazed door with inset opaque panels to. ENTRANCE PORCH: Tiled floor, part tiled walls, two opaque double glazed panels to either side, partially glazed door with two inset panels to. RECEPTION ROOM: Carpeted, double glazed window to front, textured ceiling, feature fireplace with tiled mantel and surrounds. Fitted shelving unts to either side of chimney breast. Wall mounted electric storage radiator to. INNER LOBBY: Carpeted, stairs to first floor to. SECOND RECEPTION ROOM: Carpeted, wall mounted electric storage radiator, double glazed windows to the rear. Textured ceiling, cornicing, fireplace with wooden mantel and surround. Various media points. Stairs to. Lower Ground Floor INNER LOBBY: Tiled with wall mounted electric storage radiator, large recess, to. KITCHEN: Range of wall and base units with a complimentary work surface, space for freestanding fridge, general storage space, tiled wall, textured ceiling, door to understairs space, space for freestanding electric oven, inset single bowl sink with mixer tap over, window toward. CONSERVATORY: Tiled floor, areas of exposed brickwork to the walls, double glazed French doors to the rear with double glazed windows to either side. Inner lobby to: BATHROOM: Tiled floor, wall mounted electric towel radiators, pedestal wash hand basin, part tiled walls, opaque double glazed window to front, textured ceiling, low level w/c, panelled bath with electric Triton shower over and fitted glass screen. Upper Floor Carpeted landing area to: BEDROOM: Carpeted, wall mounted electric storage radiator, double glazed window to the front affording view across Southborough Common. Door to cupboard. BEDROOM: Carpet, wall mounted electric radiator, double glazed window with lovely views. Space for double bed and associated bedroom furniture. Areas of fitted bedroom furniture. OUTSIDE FRONT: Brick pathway from Common toward front door. Lower maintenance gardens set to chipped stones with further bin storage space. OUTSIDE REAR: Paved area to immediate rear with space for garden furniture. Retaining brickwork and wooden fencing with gates to either side. Stepping stones & steps leading to two level areas set to paving. Steps to rear lawned area with retaining hedging and lovely views. The enclosed rear garden is arranged over two levels, with a patio providing an ideal space for outdoor dining, steps leading to an elevated lawn bordered by established shrubs, and a useful brick-built storage shed. SITUATION: The property is in a beautiful spot at Modest Corner, on Southborough Common. It sits towards the edge of the hamlet and its location affords tremendous privacy and tranquillity. Whilst it appears a world away, both Southborough, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells are nearby with their mix of social and retail facilities, including the Royal Victoria Shopping Centre and Calverley Road pedestrianized precincts in Tunbridge Wells, mainline railway stations at Tonbridge, High Brooms and Tunbridge Wells itself and a host of well regarded primary, secondary, grammar and independent schooling. TENURE: Freehold COUNCIL TAX BAND: D VIEWING: By appointment with Wood & Pilcher ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Broadband Coverage search Ofcom checker Mobile Phone Coverage search Ofcom checker Flood Risk - Check flooding history of a property England -
Services - Mains Water, Electricity & Drainage
Heating - Electric Heating ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with HMRC current legal requirements, we are required to carry out AML (Anti Money Laundering) checks on all purchasers once any offer has been accepted. A nonrefundable administration fee of £30 + VAT (£36) will apply for each prospective purchaser. Satisfactory AML results and evidence of funds and/or a mortgage AIP are required before any offer can be formally accepted and memorandum of sale issued.
Property details
- Property type
- Terraced
- Size
- 934 sq ft / 87 sq m
- Council tax band
- D
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Garden
- Private garden
- Heating
- Electric
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- High Brooms Station1.6 mi
- Tunbridge Wells Station2.1 mi
- Tonbridge Station2.5 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in TN4 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £450k · flat £245k · terraced £380k · detached £912k.
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Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Wood & Pilcher, Southborough on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 22 Jun 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 27/08/2026.
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