Bishops Down Park Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4

A substantial and attractive period townhouse offering considerable further potential, tucked away within this sought-after and convenient location within Tunbridge Wells.

Description

Ardmore Cottage is a striking and handsome period townhouse, hidden away from view, within this highly regarded residential area in Tunbridge Wells, ideally placed for the amenities of the town, the extensive choice of both primary and secondary schools with the town and surrounding areas and the road and rail links. This sizeable, characterful, detached family home now offers a wonderful opportunity to be configured and updated to suit a new family's needs.

The generous ground floor offers flexible accommodation that can be arranged to suit individual needs. The fitted kitchen with attractive base and wall units provides good storage with striking granite worktops and plenty of preparation space. The AGA oven is complemented by a range of integrated appliances. The more informal breakfast/dining area has ample room for a good-sized table whilst enjoying the view over and direct access to the gardens.

The reception space can be arranged as desired, currently offering a dining room, a large sitting room and study connecting to a further impressive family room. Both the sitting room and family room open directly onto the terrace and gardens creating a very sociable and light-filled layout, that accommodates the family need for space. A WC completes the ground floor.

The first floor is home to the large principal bedroom with en suite shower room, bedroom two also enjoys an en suite shower room. The remaining two bedrooms are served by the family bathroom.

Outside - The house enjoys a good sized town garden which is also a blank canvas; the large paved terrace, directly accessed from all three main reception rooms spans the length of the house and is ideal for outdoor entertaining on a large scale. The generous area of level lawn is perfect for child's play or ready to be landscaped as desired.

Ardmore Cottage is approached via a shared driveway, leading to a small cluster of attractive period homes neatly tucked away from view off Bishops Down Park Road. There is gated driveway parking for several vehicles.

Location

Royal Tunbridge Wells is an historic spa town located roughly 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 many independent cafés and restaurants including, Thackerays, The Ivy, The Old Fishmarket, The Counter Restaurant and two theatres, in addition to the Amelia Scott Civic Centre.

Tunbridge Wells High Street (about 1 mile on foot) is linked by the delightful Chapel Place walkway to the historic Pantiles, known for its charming Georgian colonnade, live music festivals and regular food and craft markets. There are cricket and tennis facilities at the Nevill grounds (1.8 miles) and the renowned Nevill Golf Club is within 2.8 miles. Combined with the extensive choice of highly-regarded schools in the area, Tunbridge Wells is an excellent choice for families.

Bishops Down Park Road is located on the west side of the town, approximately 1.1 miles on foot from the main shopping centre, within a mile of the High Street area and the mainline station, all of which can be reached via footpaths across the nearby Common. This is a vast space within the town comprising parkland, woodland, cricket ground and the famous Wellington rocks, played on over the years by generations of children.

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 secondaries, 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 1.1 miles on foot), with fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street with journey times from 50 minutes.

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

Square Footage: 2,792 sq ft



Directions

Postcode: TN4 8XX.

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Additional Info

Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Services: Mains Water, Drainage, Electricity and Gas.