4 RAFFERTY DRIVE
TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT TN2 5GS
4 Rafferty Drive Kitchen/Breakfast Rm Kitchen/Breakfast Rm Terrace & Garden Sitting Room Reception Hall Dining Room Study Ground Floor WC Picture 10 Principal Bedroom Principal Bedroom Principal Bedroom Bedroom Two En Suite Shower Room Bedroom Three Family Bathroom Bedroom Five En Suite Shower Room Garden Terrace & Garden 4 Rafferty Drive
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
137 m²
Council tax band
G
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£1,256,150 Apr 2023
Price per m²
£9,124/m²
Local average
£853,288 (+46.5%)
Street crime
19 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
- Detached Berkeley Home in this highly regarded residential development
- Private driveway and double garaging
- Five double bedrooms with three en suite shower rooms and family bathroom
- Very well placed for the amenities within Tunbridge Wells, schools, choice of stations and road links
- Within convenient reach of the A21 for access to Pembury, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks
- Video Tour Available Upon Request
- EPC Rating = B
Additional details
- Parking
- Off street, Gated, Private
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Description
Built by renowned developer, Berkeley Homes, 4 Rafferty Drive enjoys a tucked away position within a select, gated community on the Hollyfields Development in Hawkenbury. This stylish five bedroom detached family home offers light, spacious, and well-proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors, providing a flexible and generous layout which caters ideally to the demands of modern family living.
The reception hall leads into a sizeable front-to-back sitting room with French doors that open onto the terrace and garden. To the rear of the house, the light-filled kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of sleek wall and base units, offering excellent storage and preparation space, along with integrated appliances and room for informal dining. French doors from the kitchen also open directly onto the terrace, making it a very sociable space.
There is a generous utility room with space for additional appliances, further storage and direct access to the garden. There is also a separate formal dining room, as well as a study to the front of the house, ideal for today's working from needs. A WC completes the ground floor accommodation.
Upstairs, the first floor features the spacious principal bedroom complete with fitted wardrobes and en suite shower room. Three further double bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, with one bedroom benefiting from its own en suite shower room. The top floor offers an additional bedroom with en suite shower room, perfect for guests or older children.
Outside, the low-maintenance garden is designed for ease, featuring a terrace and lawn, ideal for outdoor entertaining and child's play.
4 Rafferty Drive also benefits from both driveway parking for several vehicles and a detached double garage.
Location
Hawkenbury offers a large recreational ground with outdoor gym, table tennis tables, tennis courts and children's play area, indoor bowls club, village shop with Post Office, highly regarded Fuller's Butchers as well as a local pub. The development is now well established with attractive landscaping and well kept communal grounds with easy access to local walks and footpaths.
Tunbridge Wells is the only spa town in the Southeast of England, known for its elegant architecture, cultural, entertainment and shopping attractions in the High Street, and the historic Pantiles, a charming Georgian colonnade with summer live music festivals, regular food and craft markets and the Chalybeate Spring. The town offers excellent cultural, leisure and shopping attractions including two theatres locally at The Assembly Halls and Trinity Theatre, together with the rejuvenated civic centre, The Amelia Scott. The town enjoys an abundance of cafés and restaurants along with a mixture of national multiple retailers and independent shops. There are cricket and tennis facilities at the Nevill grounds, off nearby Warwick Park and the renowned Nevill Golf Club is also within close proximity of the development.
The High Street, which is within approximately 1.4 miles by foot, offers many restaurants including The Ivy and The Warren and so many choices for delicious cakes, fresh bread and coffee, Juliet's, Fine Grind, Gail's. The Italian delicatessen Arte Bianca, fresh fish and seafood at Sankey's fishmongers and so much more with numerous shops and independent boutiques.
Knights Park (approximately 3.5 miles via the A21) has a multi-screen cinema, health and fitness club, restaurant and a bowling alley.
The mainline station serving London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street is about 1.5 miles by foot; the Centaur Commuter Coach also stops near the station.
Schools: Extensive choice of primary and secondary schools in Tunbridge Wells including, St Peter's primary situated on the development, Claremont primary and St James primary. Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School, the Skinners School for Boys, and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys. Prep schools include Holmewood House, Rosehill, The Mead, Kent College and The Schools at Somerhill. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Public Schools.
Square Footage: 2,329 sq ft
Directions
Postcode: TN2 5GS.
what3words: coffee.pumps.miles
Additional Info
Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
Agent's Note: A New Home Warranty remains in place at the property.
Service Charge: £792.60 per annum to include grounds maintenance.
Listed by
Tunbridge Wells
Savills
Reference: 168503543
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 22/03/2023
Current heating cost: £704/year
Potential heating cost: £709/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £5,000
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan
EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £1,250,000 | -0.5% |
| Sold | 19/04/2023 (3 years ago) | £1,256,150 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 DUNCALF ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5FU | £815,000 | 07/11/2025 | Detached |
| 4 LAMBOURN WAY, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5HJ | £637,500 | 08/06/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 14 RAFFERTY DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GS | £799,000 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 11 RAFFERTY DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GS | £955,000 | 26/04/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 10 RAFFERTY DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GS | £780,000 | 26/04/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 13 RAFFERTY DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GS | £910,000 | 25/04/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 9 RAFFERTY DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GS | £995,000 | 24/04/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 15 RAFFERTY DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GS | £770,000 | 24/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 3 RAFFERTY DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GS | £1,235,000 | 17/04/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 5 RAFFERTY DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GS | £1,295,000 | 17/04/2023 | Detached |
| 31 SEYMOUR DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GP | £955,000 | 14/02/2023 | Detached |
| 1 SEYMOUR DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GP | £935,900 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 33 SEYMOUR DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GP | £875,000 | 17/10/2022 | Detached |
| 35 SEYMOUR DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GP | £590,000 | 26/09/2022 | Detached |
| 37 SEYMOUR DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GP | £597,800 | 26/09/2022 | Detached |
| 14 HOCKBURY CRESCENT, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GN | £1,130,025 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| 5 LAMBOURN WAY, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5HJ | £625,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 43 CHIEVELEY DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5HQ | £875,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 15 HOCKBURY CRESCENT, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GN | £1,132,000 | 27/07/2022 | Detached |
| 18 SEYMOUR DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GP | £877,100 | 21/07/2022 | Detached |
| 17 HOCKBURY CRESCENT, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GN | £1,070,000 | 18/07/2022 | Detached |
| 1 CHIEVELEY DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5HF | £710,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached |
| 20 SEYMOUR DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GP | £877,100 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 26 SEYMOUR DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GP | £674,500 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 19 HOCKBURY CRESCENT, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GN | £1,154,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 32 SEYMOUR DRIVE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5GP | £689,500 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 7 LAMBOURN WAY, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5HJ | £885,000 | 19/05/2022 | Detached |
| 37 DUNCALF ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT, TN2 5FT | £865,000 | 22/04/2022 | Detached |
Street average: £967,375 (8 sales)
Area average: £848,521 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South East. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for South East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Postcode area TN → South East.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for High Weald: £1,820/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Forest Way | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Spread Eagle | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Ask Bathrooms | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Kidman’s Garden & Estate Machinery | 0.4 miles |
| Hospital | Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Tunbridge Wells | 1.2 miles |
| Train station | Frant | 1.2 miles |
| Hospital | Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury | 2.3 miles |
| University | Tonbridge Adult Education Centre | 5.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 19 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 13 Feb 2023 |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Outstanding — 24 Apr 2014 |
| The Mead School | Other | 1.1 miles | — (No rating) |
| St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 24 Apr 2024 |
| Beechwood School | Other | 1.2 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).