House For Sale £1,650,000
Entrance Hall - Cloakroom - 2 Reception Rooms With Cast Iron Fireplaces - Inner Lobby - Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Utility/Boot Room - Store Room - First Floor Landing - Master Bedroom With Newly Fitted En Suite Shower Room - 3 Further Bedrooms - Newly Fitted Family Bathroom - Second Floor Landing - Bedroom - Front Gardens - Generous Off Road Parking & Large Garage - Good Sized Rear Gardens
A wonderful opportunity to acquire a five bedroom, three storey period residence located on one of Tunbridge Wells most requested residential locations, conveniently located for the excellent surrounding schools and enjoying the advantage of pedestrian access to a main line railway station. The property has a host of period features throughout and indeed retains much of its original character. A glance at the attached photographs, floorplan and virtual tour will give an indication of such features. An additional feature of the property is the size of the plot which is one of the largest on the road. It offers a generous and well presented garden and entertaining space as well as excellent parking in the form of both a driveway and garage. The property has generous entertaining space in the form of both a large lounge and further separate sitting room with bedroom sizes again appropriate to a property of this style and importance.
Access is via a solid door to:
ENTRANCE HALLWAY: Good areas of exposed pine floorboards, radiator, picture rail, feature period cornicing and mouldings. Further wooden panelling to the staircase and feature stair rail, wall mounted thermostatic control. Stained glass sash window to the side, stairs to the first floor. Doors leading to:
CLOAKROOM: Exposed pine floorboards, radiator, low level wc, wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Stained glass sash window to side, picture rail.
RECEPTION 1: An impressive room with high ceilings offering excellent entertaining space. Areas of exposed wooden floorboards, radiator. Cast iron fireplace with marble surround and stone hearth, picture rails, feature period cornicing. Shallow bay window comprised of three sets of sash windows surrounded by areas of wooden panelling (each of these windows have a fitted roman blind). Various media points.
RECEPTION 2: Good areas of exposed pine floorboards and excellent space for entertaining. Three sash windows to the front with fitted blinds and with areas of wooden panelling surrounding. Two fitted cupboards, one to either side of the window with further areas of fitted shelving above. Cast iron fireplace with feature marble surround and stone hearth, picture rail and feature period cornicing, feature low level radiator, various media points.
INNER LOBBY: Engineered oak flooring, door leading to:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: Fitted with a range of wall and base units and a complementary polished granite work surface. Integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Space for a freestanding Range cooker with extractor hood over. Inset two bowl Butler sink with mixer tap over. Further areas of generous cupboards, storage space and further space for dressers etc. Good space for breakfast table and chairs. Engineered oak flooring, two radiators with decorative covers. Two sets of sash windows to the rear, inset spotlights to the ceiling.
Partially glazed door with coloured glass window from the inner lobby leading to:
UTILITY/BOOT ROOM: Quarry tiled floor, door and sash window to rear garden. Butler sink with taps over, areas of fitted shelving, spaces for both washing machine and tumble dryer, radiator. Further door leading to:
STORE ROOM: (Formerly larder) with areas of fitted shelving and good general storage space.
Stairs from inner lobby area leading down to:
CELLAR: Floor mounted boiler, generous space for suitable for wood and general storage with areas of fitted shelving and various recesses and lower ceiling heights.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Good areas of exposed pine floorboards with runner carpets, picture rail, original feature handrail, steps leading up to the second floor. Fitted cupboard with space for linen storage. Doors leading to:
BEDROOM/STUDY: Areas of exposed pine floorboards, radiator, sash window to the rear. Good space for bed or for use as a study. Cast iron fireplace with stone hearth and wooden surround with areas of fitted shelving to either side, picture rail.
BEDROOM: Excellent space for a double bed and associated bedroom furniture, carpeted, picture rail. Two sets of sash windows to the rear with fitted blind, radiator. Cast iron fireplace with wooden surround.
BEDROOM: Excellent space for a double bed and associated bedroom furniture, carpeted, picture rail. Three sash windows to the front with fitted Roman blind, radiator. Areas of fitted shelving and cornicing. Cast iron fireplace with tiled slips and wooden mantle.
MASTER BEDROOM: Areas of exposed pine floorboards and good areas of fitted wardrobes, feature radiator. Shallow bay windows to the front comprised of three sets of sash windows each with fitted blinds, picture rail, period cornicing and various ceiling mouldings. Door leading to:
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: Newly fitted with a white suite comprising of a low level wc, large walk in shower cubicle with glass screen and plumbed in shower, wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap and two storage drawers, attractive wall and floor tiling, chrome heated towel rail, large mirrored wall cabinet, inset spotlights to the ceiling, extractor fan. Alternative entrance from first floor landing.
FAMILY BATHROOM: Newly fitted white suite comprising of a panelled bath with mixer tap and plumbed in shower over and folding glazed shower screen, wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap and two storage drawers, low level wc, attractive wall and floor tiling, chrome heated towel rail, illuminated mirrored wall cabinet, inset spotlights to the ceiling, extractor fan. Small casement window to the side and further opaque double glazed window to the rear with fitted Roman blind.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING: Areas of exposed pine floorboards with runner carpets. Door leading to:
BEDROOM: Areas of exposed pine floorboards, radiator. Good space for double bed and associated furniture. Double glazed windows to the rear offering good views of the garden and Tunbridge Wells town beyond. Doors to under eaves storage. Further shallow cupboard with areas of fitted shelving.
OUTSIDE FRONT: The property has particularly generous off road parking for several vehicles behind a feature cast iron gate. The front gardens have mature shrub borders and the property enjoys a mature Wisteria plant to the front. Gate leading to the rear garden and a large detached garage with up and over door providing excellent storage for 1 -2 vehicles with courtesy door to the rear garden and a generous area of mezzanine storage.
OUTSIDE REAR: The rear gardens are of a particularly good size and are notably large compared to many houses in the immediate area. There is a combination of retaining wooden fencing and mature brickwork and the gardens are principally set to well maintained lawn with a number of specimen trees and mature shrub borders adjacent to the aforementioned brick walls. There is a large detached shed at the rear of the property and there are areas of raised vegetable and shrub beds. There are generous areas of Indian Sandstone terracing to the immediate rear and side of the property affording excellent space for entertaining and garden furniture. There are further beds interspersed with the Indian Sandstone again housing a number of attractive specimen trees and mature shrubs. A glance at the attached photographs will give an indication as to the extremely high quality of these pretty gardens. External tap, door leading to a gardeners wc.
SITUATION: The property is in the St Johns quarter of town offering good access to both the town centre, its shopping precinct and the main line railway station, as well as being ideally located for Skinners' School, boys' and girls' grammars and state secondaries in Tunbridge Wells. St Johns has its own convenient retail area with Sainsburys Local, Tesco Metro, well regarded public houses, small independent retailers and good parking at St Johns car park. The property is well located for access to both St Johns Park and the Grosvenor and Hilbert recreation ground and is within walking distance to the Tunbridge Wells town centre and both High Brooms and Tunbridge Wells main line station. The town is well known for its Pantiles, Common and old High Street areas, but also benefits from the modern shopping precinct at the Royal Victoria Place and Calverley Road precinct, a main line railway station offering fast and frequent services to London and the south coast, alongside a host of recreational facilities including both sports centres, a number of sports clubs, two theatres and a host of local societies.
TENURE: Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND: F
VIEWING: By appointment with Wood & Pilcher[use Contact Agent Button]
A wonderful opportunity to acquire a five bedroom, three storey period residence located on one of Tunbridge Wells most requested residential locations, conveniently located for the excellent surrounding schools and enjoying the advantage of pedestrian access to a main line railway station. The property has a host of period features throughout and indeed retains much of its original character. A glance at the attached photographs, floorplan and virtual tour will give an indication of such features. An additional feature of the property is the size of the plot which is one of the largest on the road. It offers a generous and well presented garden and entertaining space as well as excellent parking in the form of both a driveway and garage. The property has generous entertaining space in the form of both a large lounge and further separate sitting room with bedroom sizes again appropriate to a property of this style and importance.
Access is via a solid door to:
ENTRANCE HALLWAY: Good areas of exposed pine floorboards, radiator, picture rail, feature period cornicing and mouldings. Further wooden panelling to the staircase and feature stair rail, wall mounted thermostatic control. Stained glass sash window to the side, stairs to the first floor. Doors leading to:
CLOAKROOM: Exposed pine floorboards, radiator, low level wc, wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Stained glass sash window to side, picture rail.
RECEPTION 1: An impressive room with high ceilings offering excellent entertaining space. Areas of exposed wooden floorboards, radiator. Cast iron fireplace with marble surround and stone hearth, picture rails, feature period cornicing. Shallow bay window comprised of three sets of sash windows surrounded by areas of wooden panelling (each of these windows have a fitted roman blind). Various media points.
RECEPTION 2: Good areas of exposed pine floorboards and excellent space for entertaining. Three sash windows to the front with fitted blinds and with areas of wooden panelling surrounding. Two fitted cupboards, one to either side of the window with further areas of fitted shelving above. Cast iron fireplace with feature marble surround and stone hearth, picture rail and feature period cornicing, feature low level radiator, various media points.
INNER LOBBY: Engineered oak flooring, door leading to:
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: Fitted with a range of wall and base units and a complementary polished granite work surface. Integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Space for a freestanding Range cooker with extractor hood over. Inset two bowl Butler sink with mixer tap over. Further areas of generous cupboards, storage space and further space for dressers etc. Good space for breakfast table and chairs. Engineered oak flooring, two radiators with decorative covers. Two sets of sash windows to the rear, inset spotlights to the ceiling.
Partially glazed door with coloured glass window from the inner lobby leading to:
UTILITY/BOOT ROOM: Quarry tiled floor, door and sash window to rear garden. Butler sink with taps over, areas of fitted shelving, spaces for both washing machine and tumble dryer, radiator. Further door leading to:
STORE ROOM: (Formerly larder) with areas of fitted shelving and good general storage space.
Stairs from inner lobby area leading down to:
CELLAR: Floor mounted boiler, generous space for suitable for wood and general storage with areas of fitted shelving and various recesses and lower ceiling heights.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Good areas of exposed pine floorboards with runner carpets, picture rail, original feature handrail, steps leading up to the second floor. Fitted cupboard with space for linen storage. Doors leading to:
BEDROOM/STUDY: Areas of exposed pine floorboards, radiator, sash window to the rear. Good space for bed or for use as a study. Cast iron fireplace with stone hearth and wooden surround with areas of fitted shelving to either side, picture rail.
BEDROOM: Excellent space for a double bed and associated bedroom furniture, carpeted, picture rail. Two sets of sash windows to the rear with fitted blind, radiator. Cast iron fireplace with wooden surround.
BEDROOM: Excellent space for a double bed and associated bedroom furniture, carpeted, picture rail. Three sash windows to the front with fitted Roman blind, radiator. Areas of fitted shelving and cornicing. Cast iron fireplace with tiled slips and wooden mantle.
MASTER BEDROOM: Areas of exposed pine floorboards and good areas of fitted wardrobes, feature radiator. Shallow bay windows to the front comprised of three sets of sash windows each with fitted blinds, picture rail, period cornicing and various ceiling mouldings. Door leading to:
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: Newly fitted with a white suite comprising of a low level wc, large walk in shower cubicle with glass screen and plumbed in shower, wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap and two storage drawers, attractive wall and floor tiling, chrome heated towel rail, large mirrored wall cabinet, inset spotlights to the ceiling, extractor fan. Alternative entrance from first floor landing.
FAMILY BATHROOM: Newly fitted white suite comprising of a panelled bath with mixer tap and plumbed in shower over and folding glazed shower screen, wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap and two storage drawers, low level wc, attractive wall and floor tiling, chrome heated towel rail, illuminated mirrored wall cabinet, inset spotlights to the ceiling, extractor fan. Small casement window to the side and further opaque double glazed window to the rear with fitted Roman blind.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING: Areas of exposed pine floorboards with runner carpets. Door leading to:
BEDROOM: Areas of exposed pine floorboards, radiator. Good space for double bed and associated furniture. Double glazed windows to the rear offering good views of the garden and Tunbridge Wells town beyond. Doors to under eaves storage. Further shallow cupboard with areas of fitted shelving.
OUTSIDE FRONT: The property has particularly generous off road parking for several vehicles behind a feature cast iron gate. The front gardens have mature shrub borders and the property enjoys a mature Wisteria plant to the front. Gate leading to the rear garden and a large detached garage with up and over door providing excellent storage for 1 -2 vehicles with courtesy door to the rear garden and a generous area of mezzanine storage.
OUTSIDE REAR: The rear gardens are of a particularly good size and are notably large compared to many houses in the immediate area. There is a combination of retaining wooden fencing and mature brickwork and the gardens are principally set to well maintained lawn with a number of specimen trees and mature shrub borders adjacent to the aforementioned brick walls. There is a large detached shed at the rear of the property and there are areas of raised vegetable and shrub beds. There are generous areas of Indian Sandstone terracing to the immediate rear and side of the property affording excellent space for entertaining and garden furniture. There are further beds interspersed with the Indian Sandstone again housing a number of attractive specimen trees and mature shrubs. A glance at the attached photographs will give an indication as to the extremely high quality of these pretty gardens. External tap, door leading to a gardeners wc.
SITUATION: The property is in the St Johns quarter of town offering good access to both the town centre, its shopping precinct and the main line railway station, as well as being ideally located for Skinners' School, boys' and girls' grammars and state secondaries in Tunbridge Wells. St Johns has its own convenient retail area with Sainsburys Local, Tesco Metro, well regarded public houses, small independent retailers and good parking at St Johns car park. The property is well located for access to both St Johns Park and the Grosvenor and Hilbert recreation ground and is within walking distance to the Tunbridge Wells town centre and both High Brooms and Tunbridge Wells main line station. The town is well known for its Pantiles, Common and old High Street areas, but also benefits from the modern shopping precinct at the Royal Victoria Place and Calverley Road precinct, a main line railway station offering fast and frequent services to London and the south coast, alongside a host of recreational facilities including both sports centres, a number of sports clubs, two theatres and a host of local societies.
TENURE: Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND: F
VIEWING: By appointment with Wood & Pilcher[use Contact Agent Button]
