20 Cumberland Walk, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1

An exceptional character townhouse, discreetly tucked away in the ‘old village area’.

Description

Tucked away in a private road and with a pedestrian gate directly onto Cumberland Walk, this fine period townhouse dates originally from around 1800, although it was later remodelled and expanded during Victorian times, to create this highly individual, character property which we see today.

The accommodation is laid out over two floors with a cellar beneath, and works very well for modern day family living. There are generous flowing rooms downstairs, ideal for entertaining, and with the informal family room having three sets of double doors to the impressive outside entertaining terrace, which directly leads to the secluded garden. Upstairs the bedrooms are a good size with a fine ratio of bedrooms to bathrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, with its high ceiling, stunning shower room and quality fitted wardrobes.

Period features abound throughout downstairs, with three of the rooms having attractive fireplaces, including a high-ceilinged formal sitting room, featuring an almost full height sash style windows to the wide bay. The kitchen/breakfast room is modern, well fitted and equipped, with bespoke painted cupboards combined with granite work surfaces, limestone flooring and ceiling downlighters. Appliances include a two oven AGA, set under a canopied extractor, plus a separate electric Neff oven below a Miele induction hob, plus a Miele dishwasher. There is also a recessed, generous walk-in larder.

Outside, the light stone entertaining terrace has outside lighting and steps down to the lawned garden, with a retaining wall and hedging and planting to Eden Road on one side, and tall rhododendrons to Cumberland Walk on the other. In addition, there are hedging and trees to the rear, creating a good degree of seclusion, whilst being in the middle of town. In addition, there is a second decked patio outside the kitchen.

Finally, there is parking to the front of the single garage, with under croft storage and an outside WC below. In addition to the parking available at the house (for 3 cars), owners can apply for 2 x Zone A parking permits, plus additional visitor permits.

There is vehicle access to both Eden Road in one direction and Cumberland Yard to the other, as well as pedestrian access onto Cumberland walk, down to the High Street and The Pantiles.

Location

Cumberlands is tucked away on sought-after Cumberland Walk, which lies within the attractive "Village area" of Tunbridge Wells, with a gate providing access to the property from the twitten. The property can also be approached via Eden Road in one direction and Cumberland Yard to the other, which gives access to the garage and driveway. The High Street is within immediate reach and linked by the delightful Chapel Place walkway via Cumberland Walk to the historic Pantiles, known for its charming Georgian colonnade and summer Jazz festivals, and regular craft and food markets. The property is also within convenient reach of Grove Park, The Common and Calverley Park with their children’s outdoor play areas and grounds.

Royal Tunbridge Wells is a historic spa town located about thirty miles south of London, surrounded by countryside and offering a popular base for commuters. The town offers excellent cultural, leisure and shopping attractions including cafes, restaurants and two theatres. There are cricket and tennis facilities at the Nevill grounds, off nearby Warwick Park and the renowned Nevill Golf Club is also within convenient reach. Combined with the extensive choice of highly-regarded schools in the area, Tunbridge Wells is an excellent choice for families.

State and private schools include Claremont Primary School which is approximately 0.5 miles on foot, together with Rose Hill, The Mead, and Holmewood House preparatory schools, girls’ and boys’ grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge as well as independent secondary schools in Pembury, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Eastbourne, Brighton, Mayfield, and Bedes in Upper Dicker.

Tunbridge Wells station is approximately 0.3 miles on foot from the property with fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street. The Centaur commuter coach also stops at the train station and provides services into Canary Wharf.

Communications: The A21 can be accessed from Tunbridge Wells, linking to the M25 and thereby the national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the Channel Tunnel terminus.

Square Footage: 3,206 sq ft



Additional Info

Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

Agents note: The property is found within Tunbridge Wells Conservation Area.

Please note, there is a tree preservation order present at the property.

There is a £200.00 per annum maintenance charge for the private road.