Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4

A rare opportunity to acquire a three bedroom penthouse in this landmark apartment building, offering considerable potential.

Description

Chancellor House is one of Tunbridge Wells' most prestigious private residential developments, situated close to the town centre with far-reaching views across the north side of Tunbridge Wells and immaculately maintained private grounds. The characterful Art Deco-style building features a well-presented penthouse apartment within this highly regarded and well-maintained development. The generous layout, exceeding 1,500 sq ft, benefits from high ceilings, expansive double-glazed windows and a notable rooftop terrace, that all enhance the sense of light and space.

Upon entering Chancellor House, the communal areas are superbly maintained. Through heavy oak revolving doors with polished brass fixtures, the reception hall provides a wonderfully welcoming space, featuring a large picture window and two fireplaces. There is a lovely sense of community within the building, and social events are planned throughout the year.
Number 55 Chancellor House is a unique penthouse apartment with a lovely outlook onto the communal gardens from its private terrace. The large terrace also benefits from stunning uninterrupted views across the weald towards the North Downs.

The property has been in our clients’ family for over twenty years and has been lovingly cared for and improved during their tenure. The apartment offers versatile accommodation arranged over one floor and is accessible via a lift or stairs. There are three reception rooms in total, a triple-aspect drawing room at the rear with doors opening directly onto the roof terrace, a sitting room at the front with extensive book shelving and storage cupboards and double doors that lead into a dining room. The kitchen is fitted with floor and wall-mounted units and there is a separate utility/laundry room.
The apartment offers three double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes, with one benefiting from access to a small balcony overlooking Tunbridge Wells. The bedrooms are well served by both a bathroom and a shower room. Throughout the apartment, there is ample storage, including an additional store room accessed from the communal landing, which is secure and ideal for storing more valuable items.

Outside, two garages within the grounds, one a standard single but the other a larger corner garage allowing space to accommodate larger family cars as well as a very useful workshop area.

Finally, this peacefully situated penthouse apartment also benefits from the convenience of a town centre location, giving access to the station, The Common, the High Street and the Pantiles all within approximately 0.7 miles.

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.

Chancellor House is located off a lane from Mount Ephraim, located to the west of the centre of Tunbridge Wells, within close proximity of Tunbridge Wells 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.

The apartment benefits from a highly convenient location, well-placed for both ends of the town, the Royal Victoria Place shopping centre and for the very good amenities in the St. John's area to 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 shop.

The Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre and renowned Nevill Golf Club are within convenient reach, there are also tennis facilities at St. John's and the Nevill grounds 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 secondary schools, 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 0.7 miles) and High Brooms (approximately 1.9 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 Mount Ephraim.

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 23.3 miles to the West, accessible via the motorway or via the A264.

Square Footage: 1,539 sq ft



Additional Info

Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage

No Ground Rent

Managing Agent: Tailored Block Management and Maintenance

Chancellor House Freehold Ltd is the residents freehold company with shareholder residents as chair and forming the board of directors.

Service charge: £11,596.89 includes heating, hot water and all water and sewage charges as well as building insurance and maintenance for communal areas and about 5 acres of grounds. Lift, daily rubbish collection from the 4th floor landing.

The Chancellor House Freehold accounts have substantial reserves for maintenance and sinking fund.