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Upper Highbury, The Common, Tunbridge Wells

PROPERTY TYPE

Maisonette

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

1,433 sq ft

133 sq m

Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Key features

  • Iconic Period Property
  • Unique Location
  • Accommodation Over 2 Levels
  • 2 Reception Rooms - No Onward Chain
  • Residents Permit Parking (See Note)
  • Energy Efficiency Rating: E
  • Short Walk to High Street & Station
  • 3 Double Bedrooms
  • Period Features
  • Views Across The Common & Town

Description

A unique opportunity to purchase a large part of this iconic property positioned on the edge of The Common in the centre of Tunbridge Wells. This spacious maisonette is one of only two properties within this handsome Georgian villa and has accommodation over two levels with many period features such as high ceilings, bay windows and feature fireplaces as well as stunning views across the town centre and The Common. From the entrance, stairs lead to the first floor where you will find a spacious landing, kitchen and two good sized reception rooms, both with feature fireplaces and dual aspect views. Also on this level is the bathroom and separate cloakroom. Further stairs up to the top level lead to three double bedrooms. Viewing is recommended to fully appreciate this unusual property in such a rare location. 

Entrance to the rear of the property leads to: 

PORCH: Double doors into the porch with quarry tiled flooring and glazed door into: 

ENTRANCE HALL: Sash window to front, built in store cupboard housing gas meter and electric consumer unit, vinyl tiled flooring, stairs to first floor. 

LANDING: An impressive landing area with sash window to front offering views across the town centre. Feature wall mounted table with marble top, radiator, carpet. 

KITCHEN: A modern range of wall, base and drawer units with complementary worktop, built in oven with gas hob and extractor hood over. Spaces for washing machine and tall fridge/freezer. Inset one and a half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. Vinyl flooring, sash window to side. Doors to front leading onto a balconette. Built in store cupboard housing floor mounted central heating boiler and pre lagged hot water tank, radiator. 

DINING ROOM: A beautiful room with a feature bay window to front and further sash window to side. Feature fireplace with tiled inset, built in store cupboard to the side with shelving above, radiator, carpet. 

SITTING ROOM: A good sized room again with bay window to the rear providing views of The Common, further sash window to side. Large feature fireplace with open grate, marble inset and tiled hearth with mirror above. Built in cupboard to side with shelving above, two radiators, carpet. 

CLOAKROOM: Separate cloakroom with sash window to rear, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splashback, radiator, vinyl flooring. 

BATHROOM: A suite comprising of panelled path with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin. Inset shelving, part tiling to walls, window to side, vinyl flooring, radiator. 

Stairs to: 

SECOND FLOOR LANDING: Built in store cupboard with shelving and radiator, roof lantern and further walk in store cupboard housing cold water tank. 

BEDROOM: A double bedroom with built in store cupboard with shelving, ceiling lantern and velux window, carpet, radiator. 

BEDROOM: A further double bedroom with window to front with views across the town centre, built in wardrobes, further built in store cupboard, ceiling light, carpet, radiator. 

BEDROOM: A double bedroom with roof lantern, velux window to rear, radiator, carpet. 

PARKING: All interested parties are requested to liaise directly with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council to confirm the current availability of parking permits for the area. 

SITUATION: The property is situated on the edge of The Common and offers good access to the historic Pantiles famous for its pavement cafes, restaurants and bars and the Old High Street with its independent boutiques and retailers and main town centre where many of the high street name are represented. For the commuter traveller the station is a short walk and offers fast and frequent services to both London and the South Coast. Tunbridge Wells also has two theatres, a selection of sports and social clubs as well as many parks and the providing lots of outdoor space to enjoy. 

TENURE: Leasehold with a share of the Freehold
Lease 974 years from 1 October 1993
No Service Charge or Ground Rent - work is done on an as and when basis
Buildings Insurance approximately £400.00 per year
We advise all interested purchasers to contact their legal advisor and seek confirmation of these figures prior to an exchange of contracts. 

COUNCIL TAX BAND:

VIEWING: By appointment with Wood & Pilcher  

AGENTS NOTE: We have produced a virtual video/tour of the property to enable you to obtain a better picture of it. We accept no liability for the content of the virtual video/tour and recommend a full physical viewing as usual before you take steps in relation to the property (including incurring expenditure).

 

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Tenure: Share of Freehold When the freehold ownership is shared between other properties in the same building. Read more about tenure type in our glossary page.

GROUND RENTA regular payment made by the leaseholder to the freeholder, or management company.Read more about ground rent in our glossary page.

£0 per year

ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGEA regular payment for things like building insurance, lighting, cleaning and maintenance for shared areas of an estate. They're often paid once a year, or annually.Read more about annual service charge in our glossary page.

£0

LENGTH OF LEASEHow long you've bought the leasehold, or right to live in a property for.Read more about length of lease in our glossary page.

946 years left

Council TaxA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council tax in our glossary page.

Band: C

Upper Highbury, The Common, Tunbridge Wells

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  • Tunbridge Wells Station0.2 miles
  • High Brooms Station1.6 miles
  • Frant Station2.3 miles
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Wood & Pilcher, Tunbridge Wells

23 High Street Tunbridge Wells TN1 1UT

Wood & Pilcher, Tunbridge Wells

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