House For Sale £650,000
THE PROPERTY
Approximate Gross Internal Area: 991 Sq Ft / 92.1 Sq M
This former Park Keeper's Lodge is a charming gem, meticulously maintained and upgraded by its current owners. It enjoys an idyllic location next to Grosvenor & Hilbert Park, offers off-road parking, and is just a short walk from local amenities and a mainline station with fast connections to the City and the coast.
Nestled beside the popular Grosvenor and Hilbert Park, this period property offers an enviable setting with green spaces and lakes. Despite its tranquil surroundings, it boasts excellent transport links, nearby schools, and amenities within walking distance.
Situated behind a low wrought iron fence and a gravel driveway, this impressive detached home stands out with its striking red brick exterior, recently refreshed and immaculate.
Step through the covered entrance door into a welcoming tiled hallway with underfloor heating, and a luxury wet room shower room/wc with feature LED mood lighting.
To your right is the living room, a cosy space with a stone surround gas fire, drenched in natural light through its dual aspect. The sellers have thoughtfully restored this room, reinstating picture rails and preserving the original windows. Hardwired speaker sockets and ceiling speakers provide an exceptional cinematic experience.
Moving back to the entrance hall, you'll find the dining room at the rear of the ground floor. Painted in crisp Farrow and Ball tones and flooded with light from windows on both sides, it retains its period charm with another fireplace.
Across from the dining room you’ll find a modern and well proportioned wet room, complete with dark, slate-like tiles and modern fixtures and fittings.
Adjacent to the dining room is the kitchen, featuring an abundance of painted cabinets and marble-effect worktops. Appliances include an oven with a hob/extractor, dishwasher, and space for a washing machine. The windows and stable door offer garden views as you cook.
Returning to the entrance hall and ascending the staircase with an ornate window on the landing, you'll reach the three double bedrooms and the bathroom.
The third bedroom awaits at the top of the stairs, boasting attention to detail with engineered oak flooring and smart wood panelling. A part-exposed chimney breast adds character, and a tall sash window overlooks the immaculate rear garden. This room serves as a home office but easily accommodates a double bed and additional furniture.
Back to the hallway, the principal and second bedroom bedrooms await. The principal bedroom at the front features an exposed chimney breast, engineered oak flooring, and a designer gas fireplace. Enjoy park views through the sash window and ample space for bedroom furniture.
Bedroom two, also offers park views, an original Victorian sash window, exposed chimney breast, engineered oak flooring, and a designer gas fireplace.
Completing the first floor is the bathroom with underfloor heating, a bath with shower above, WC, washbasin, and a chrome heated towel rail.
Outside, the property's quality and attention to detail continue with its beautifully landscaped garden. The front driveway accommodates approximately three cars and features an electric vehicle charging point. Gated access leads to the garden, where a York stone patio provides the perfect setting for evening drinks or dining. The immaculate lawn is surrounded by a brick wall on one side and a painted fence on the other, ensuring a safe and secure environment.
Technology enthusiasts will appreciate the modern touches throughout this home, including app-controlled zoned heating and Alexa-operated electric blinds. High-speed internet and CCTV coverage make it an ideal place for remote work and living.
In summary, The Lodge is a remarkable detached family home that seamlessly blends period features with modern touches. Such a property with parking in this location is a rare find, and viewings are highly recommended to fully appreciate all it has to offer.
OTHER INFORMATION
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - E - Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
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THE LOCATION
The property is located in the popular St. James’s area of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Tunbridge Wells is the only spa town in the Southeast of England, with elegant architecture and a variety of cultural, entertainment and shopping attractions, including the historic Pantiles, historic Pantiles, known for its charming Georgian colonnade, summer Jazz festivals, regular food and craft markets and Chalybeate Spring; there are two theatres locally, an abundance of cafés and restaurants and a mixture of national multiple retailers and independent shops.
Amenities: The house is located nearby to very good amenities in an enviable position in Tunbridge Wells, close to the Royal Victoria Place shopping centre. Royal Victoria Place features a 3 floor Fenwick’s department store, a 2 floor Marks and Spencer and around 110 other stores. For post retail shopping the centre contains over 20 different places to eat and drink and also in the local area is the pantiles, which offers traditional pubs to stylish restaurants including The Ivy. Throughout the year there are a number of events including the food festival, as well as Jazz on the Pantiles from May through to September.
Recreational Amenities: Grosvenor & Hilbert Park which this house is next to, Dunorlan and Grosvenor Parks, Calverley Grounds, the Assembly Hall Theatre, Nevill Golf Club and St Johns Sports Centre offer an abundance of leisure facilities.
Mainline Rail: High Brooms (about 0.7 miles), Tunbridge Wells (about 1 miles), with fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street with journey times from 50 minutes. The Centaur Commuter Coach service also stops on Rusthall High Street.
Communications: The A26 joins the A21 just North of the town, linking through to the M25 (junction 5) London orbital motorway, and thereby to the national motorway network, and to the South coast. Gatwick Airport is about 23 miles to the West, accessible via the motorway or via the A264.
State and Private Schools: There are many highly-regarded schools in the vicinity, including Skinners, TWGGS, TWGSB, Bennett Memorial Diocesan and St Gregory’s secondaries and the popular St James Primary School and Rose Hill and Holmewood House Preparatory Schools are also close by.
EPC Rating: D
