London Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1

A beautifully presented 3 bedroom apartment in a prime, central Tunbridge Wells location (0.3 mile walk to station), offered to the market with no onward chain.

Description

The Retreat is a landmark, newly converted development within an impressive Victorian building, located in a highly convenient position in central Tunbridge Wells. This apartment features a spacious living area and main bedroom, high ceilings, traditional features, impressive room proportions typical of the period, and accommodation approaching 1,300 square feet.

The spacious entrance hall sits centrally in the apartment, providing free-flowing access into the surrounding accommodation. The generously proportioned kitchen/sitting room lies to the front, benefiting from an abundance of light and views of Tunbridge Wells Common. The impressive kitchen, with a contemporary finish, offers plenty of preparation space. Bespoke base and wall cabinetry provide ample storage along with a range of integrated appliances, including a wine fridge.

The apartment has three double bedrooms in total, all of which enjoy a view of the surrounding greenery, with the principal bedroom also having access to a large en suite shower room. The second bedroom also has good proportions and benefits from west-facing views, while the third bedroom can be used flexibly as either a third bedroom or an office, ideal for today's work-from-home requirements. A sizable family bathroom and a highly-functional utility room complete the accommodation.

Outside, there is access to delightful communal gardens, which feature a patio area and outside storage for each apartment. Steps lead up to a lawn area planted with shrubs and trees.

Location

Tunbridge Wells is the only spa town in the Southeast of England, with elegant architecture and a variety of cultural attractions, including the historic Pantiles, known for its charming Georgian colonnade, summer live music festivals, regular food and craft markets and Chalybeate Spring; there are two theatres locally at The Assembly Halls and Trinity Theatre, together with the rejuvenated civic centre, The Amelia Scott.

Flat 5, The Retreat is just a 0.6 mile walk from the Victoria Place shopping centre and within a mile of the Pantiles and High Street and is therefore, ideally placed to enjoy all the shopping, entertainment and recreational benefits that Tunbridge Wells has to offer, with an abundance of cafés, renowned restaurants such as Thackeray's and The Ivy and a good mixture of national multiple retailers and independent shops. Nearby Camden Road, offers a great selection of further independent local restaurants, numerous coffee shops, two artisan bakeries, fishmongers, green grocers and so much more.

On foot, Tunbridge Wells’ renowned outdoor amenities, including nearby Calverley Grounds, Dunorlan Park and The Common, all lie within a mile. There are cricket and tennis facilities at the Nevill grounds approximately 0.7 miles on foot, and the renowned Nevill Golf Club is approximately 2.1 miles away.

By road, Bewl Water Reservoir (approx. 9.4 miles) offers a wide range of activities including fishing, sailing, rowing and wonderful walks around the reservoir. The award winning Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is within approximately 11.3 miles 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. The National Trust run Scotney Castle (approximately 8.4 miles) offering picturesque gardens against the backdrop of a moated medieval castle and Victorian country mansion, with 780 acres of beautiful parkland, woodland and traditional hop gardens to enjoy.

Private and State Schools: There are many highly-regarded schools in the vicinity, including The Wells Free School (Primary), St John’s CE primary, St. James Primary School, the boys’ and girls’ grammars at the senior level, including Skinners, TWGGS, TWGSB. The Skinners’ Kent Academy in Sandown Park and Beechwood Sacred Heart School, Bennett Memorial Diocesan and St Gregory’s secondary schools. Preparatory schools in Tunbridge Wells include Rose Hill and The Mead, with Holmewood House slightly further afield in Langton Green.

Mainline station: Tunbridge Wells (approximately 0.3 miles on foot) with regular services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street. The Centaur Commuter Coach also stops at the station, providing an alternative route to the City.

Communications: The property is also well placed for access to the Pembury Road and the A21 beyond. The A21 serves Tunbridge Wells, giving access to the M25 to the north and the coast to the south.

Square Footage: 1,281 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains gas central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage.

Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Tax Band: D

Service Charge: £1727.76 per annum includes cleaning of communal areas, gardening, window cleaning and insurance.

Managing Agent: HML Group