York Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1

An impressive Victorian townhouse set over four floors in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, perfectly placed for the High Street, Pantiles and station.

Description

3 York Road is an elegant and characterful bow-fronted period townhouse which dates back to the late 1800s, tucked away in this highly central and convenient location within the town.

The light, spacious, well-balanced accommodation is set across four floors, still retaining many period features, including high ceilings, deep skirting boards, exposed wood flooring, attractive feature fireplaces and large sash windows, now complemented and enhanced by a highly stylish standard of presentation throughout.

At entry level, there are two reception rooms, one to the rear which is used as a more formal sitting room and one to the front with a bay window and attractive fitted alcove units to either side, which is a more relaxed study/snug/family room.

The lower ground floor is home to the wonderful open-plan kitchen/breakfast room to one end and dining/family room to the other. There is also a separate utility room, with plumbing for a washing machine and dryer and a downstairs WC. The kitchen area is centred around a large island with striking quartz worktops providing plenty of preparation space, attractive shaker style base and wall cabinetry providing good storage with a range of integrated appliances and plenty of room for informal dining at the breakfast bar. The dining room area can be arranged to suit with space for a large dining table, a pretty feature fireplace, bay window seat, library and a separate useful access, with steps up to York Road.

A balustrade staircase rises up to the first and second floors, the house enjoys four bedrooms, including two large doubles on each floor with bay windows to the front and two bedrooms to the rear. There is a shower room on the first floor and well-appointed family bathroom on the second floor.

Outside - 3 York Road enjoys a charming, walled and paved courtyard garden, accessed directly from the kitchen/breakfast room which is a delightful, well-screened spot for outdoor entertaining, with ease of maintenance in mind.

Parking - York Road is Zone C. Residents' permit parking is available via Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. The current owners also rent an off-road parking space just a few yards from the house.

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 newly rejuvenated civic centre, The Amelia Scott.

York Road enjoys a highly convenient location in the very heart of the town, just 0.1 mile 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 (1.2 miles on foot) and the renowned Nevill Golf Club is 2.4 miles away.

By road, Bewl Water Reservoir (10 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 12 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 9 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 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 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 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: 2,554 sq ft



Directions

Postcode: TN1 1JX.

Additional Info

Local Authority Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.

Services: Mains Water, Drainage, Gas & Electricity.