Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4

An impressive and handsome character family house, very well placed for the extensive choice of primary and secondary schools, the amenities & recreational facilities within the town


Description

Culverden Glen is a substantial portion of this very handsome and striking Edwardian house comfortably set back from this highly thought of residential road. Extended and updated over time, our clients have created a beautifully presented, generous family home which combines a wealth of period features and character with modern, stylish additions and well-appointed accommodation suited to modern family life.

The light, spacious accommodation is well-balanced and set across three floors; four double bedrooms, together with the recently refurbished, highly stylish, family bathroom and separate shower room form the first and second floors; particular attention should be paid to the impressive, dual aspect principal bedroom with its large bay window and feature period fireplace.

The ground floor enjoys very generous, flexible reception space, with informal and formal entertaining on offer, comprising a wonderful, sizeable, drawing room with a highly attractive, open feature fireplace with marble surround and granite hearth and a large bay window to the front of the house, which also opens onto a formal dining room.

The handmade bespoke David Haugh kitchen, features a vaulted ceiling, an Aga and eye-catching silestone work surfaces and a matching bespoke breakfast table. French doors provide a pretty outlook, plenty of natural light and direct access onto the garden. The notable addition of the adjoining open-plan family room, with the dual aspect Bi-fold doors and vaulted Lantern style glass roof, provides a wonderful, comfortable day-to-day spot to relax and enjoy family life, but is also ideal for large scale entertaining and enjoyment of the garden beyond, bringing the outside, inside. The ground floor also benefits from a useful utility room and a separate downstairs w/c.

The house benefits from a sizeable, established and well-screened, lawned garden to the rear ideal for child's play and entertaining.

Outside - Culverden Glen is set back from the road, approached via double wrought iron gates leading to a large gravel driveway, with a raised front garden providing much privacy. Double gates to the side of the property give access to a detached garage with up and over electric door.

Location

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, known for its charming Georgian colonnade, summer Jazz festivals, regular food and craft markets and 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 newly rejuvenated civic centre, The Amelia Scott. The town enjoys an abundance and wide variety of cafés and restaurants, with a mixture of national multiple retailers and independent shops.

Culverden Glen is located to the north-west of the centre of Tunbridge Wells, perfectly placed for the very good amenities in the St. John's area on the north side of Tunbridge Wells. In St. John's there are a number of "mini" supermarkets, including Sainsburys Local, M&S Food and Waitrose. There are many cafés, bars and restaurants, hairdressers and local independent shops, including Basil Wholefoods, Even Flow record & coffee shop, The Cheese Shop, Vintage Emporium and Phoenix Antiques. St John’s park with three tennis courts, a basketball court, enclosed childrens’ play area, skate park and dog-walking meadow. The St John’s Lawn Tennis Club and the Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre are also within convenient reach.

The property is also within convenient reach of the Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, The Common with its network of criss-cross footpaths leading to local landmark Wellington Rocks and the Higher Common Ground cricket pitch offering a wealth of opportunities for walking and recreation. There are tennis facilities at the Nevill grounds and the renowned Nevill Golf Club is within convenient reach, and good access to local cycle routes.

State and Private Schools: There are many highly-regarded schools in Tunbridge Wells, including Skinners, TWGGS, TWGSB, Rose Hill prep school, Bishops Down Primary & Nursery School, St John’s CE primary, Bennett Memorial Diocesan and St Gregory’s secondaries, to the north in Tonbridge, Judd, TGSG and Weald of Kent Grammar. Public schools at senior level include Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Eastbourne and Brighton.

Mainline rail: Tunbridge Wells (approximately 1.5 miles) and High Brooms (approximately 1.6 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 along the St John's Road.

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.

Square Footage: 2,575 sq ft



Directions

Post code - TN4 9SG. From Mount Ephraim in Tunbridge Wells, head north on the A26, past and take first exit at the roundabout onto St. John’s Road. After about 0.5 miles turn left into Culverden Park and then left again at the end at the junction with Culverden Down. Continue on Culverden Down, where Culverden Glen, 48 Culverden Down will be just a short way along on your right hand side.

Additional Info

Local Authority Tunbridge Wells District Council.

Services: Gas-fired central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage.