Grove Hill Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1

A spacious Grade II listed four bedroom duplex apartment with garaging and parking in this central location ideal for the mainline station and amenities of the town.

Description

Found on this private road with views over Grove Bowling Club, this four bedroom duplex apartment offers spacious accommodation in central Tunbridge Wells, ideal for the amenities of the town and within convenient reach of the mainline station (0.3 miles on foot).

The accommodation is arranged over two floors, found on the third and fourth floor, accessed from the communal entrance to the private entrance hall. The kitchen is fitted with shaker style cabinetry topped with granite worktops providing a good level of storage and preparation space, together with space for a dishwasher and a double gas oven. There is a useful breakfast bar, together with space for a dining table. There is an adjoining utility room opening onto a WC.

The sitting room is generous in size and benefits from a decorative fireplace, and there is an additional reception room which can be arranged to suit, currently used as a dining room.
Steps rise to the upper floor which is home to four bedrooms.

The principal bedroom is of particular note, benefitting from fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. There is a further, sizeable double bedroom also benefitting from fitted wardrobes, together with two further bedrooms. The three remaining bedrooms are served by the family bathroom, fitted with a bath with a shower above, sink basin and WC.

Outside, there is a single garage together with the huge added benefit of three allocated parking spaces. The property enjoys use of the communal garden to the front and the terracing to the side.

Location

Grove Hill Gardens is a private road in this favoured residential area, a short distance from the centre of Tunbridge Wells and the open spaces of the parks, including Grove Park and The Common. A striking listed stone pillared arch denotes the entrance from the junction with Grove Hill Road, which leads down to the mainline station, reached within 0.3 miles on foot.

The historic spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells exists thanks to the discovery of the natural Chalybeate Spring in 1606 by well-travelled English nobleman Dudley Lord North, and is conveniently located approximately 30 miles south of London, surrounded by countryside and offering a popular base for City commuters. The town offers excellent cultural, leisure and shopping attractions including cafés, restaurants and two theatres locally at The Assembly Halls and Trinity Theatre, together with the newly rejuvenated civic centre, The Amelia Scott.

The High Street, which is within approximately 0.3 miles, offers many restaurants including The Ivy and The Warren, and so many choices for delicious cakes, fresh bread and coffee; including Juliet's, Fine Grind, Gails and the Italian delicatessen Arte Bianca. Fresh fish and seafood is available at Sankey's fishmongers, with numerous shops and independent boutiques offering so much more. The High Street is linked by the delightful Chapel Place walkway to the historic Pantiles, known for its charming Georgian colonnade and summer Jazz festivals, together with regular craft and food markets. Royal Victoria Place shopping centre, originally named after Queen Victoria who was a frequent visitor to Tunbridge Wells, is reached within approximately 0.9 miles on foot and offers a mix of High Street brands and independent retailers.

Knights Park leisure and entertainment complex is within approximately 3.2 miles, offering a multi-screen cinema complex, bowling alley, and a health/fitness club. There are several parks and open green spaces within Tunbridge Wells, including the town’s 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. Hargate Woods are accessible off Broadwater Down, whilst The Nevill Golf Club and Nevill tennis and cricket ground are nearby in Warwick Park.

The surrounding countryside is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and boasts several places of historic interest and attractive walks, including the famous Ashdown Forest together with sailing and fishing at Bewl Water near Wadhurst. The award-winning Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is also nearby, and is now recognised as the most complete collection of conifers on one site anywhere in the world and offers further woodland walks, cycling, riding, and outdoor music concerts.

Private and State Schools: There are many highly-regarded schools in the vicinity, including Claremont Primary School, boys’ and girls’ Grammars at the senior level, including Skinners, TWGGS, TWGSB. The Skinners’ Kent Academy in Sandown Park and Beechwood Sacred Heart School are also of note. Preparatory schools in Tunbridge Wells include Rose Hill and The Mead, with Holmewood House slightly further afield in Langton Green.

Mainline rail and commuter coach: Tunbridge Wells station (approximately 0.3 miles) has regular services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) from 54 minutes and Cannon Street from 51 minutes. The Centaur Commuter Coach service also stops at Tunbridge Wells Station, together with other various stops located around Tunbridge Wells.

Communications: The nearby A21 links directly to London and to the M25 (junction 5) and thereby the national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and the Channel Tunnel terminus, together with easy access to the south coast to Hastings and Eastbourne.

Square Footage: 1,665 sq ft



Additional Info

Found in Tunbridge Wells Conservation Area.

Please note, there are Tree Protection Orders present at the property.

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.