London Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2

A light and spacious one bedroom apartment overlooking the Historic Pantiles in the heart of Tunbridge Wells

Description

This light, bright and very well-presented first floor, one bedroom flat sits within this handsome Grade II Listed building on the Pantiles and with no onward chain it is ready to occupy and enjoy.

The flat benefits from tall ceiling heights and well-proportioned rooms, attractive bay windows, with stained glass features and further characteristic attributes such as deep skirting boards and picture rails.

The flat enjoys a generous reception room providing ample space for both sitting and dining areas with a large bay window and French doors opening to the sizeable private balcony overlooking the Pantiles, which is a delightful space for alfresco entertaining; this room is open to the stylish kitchen with smart base and wall units and striking worktops with a plethora of integrated appliances and white goods.

The flat has a separate, large double bedroom with a well-appointed shower room.

Flat 1, Beaufort House is a unique and wonderful opportunity to be a special permanent home, or an enchanting pied-à-terre/weekend retreat or as an ongoing investment property.

Location

Beaufort House is set within the heart of the historical Pantiles and is conveniently located 0.3 miles from Tunbridge Wells train station.

The historic Pantiles is located on the south side of town, famous for its charming Georgian colonnade, the Corn Exchange and Chalybeate spring. There are many independent shops here, art galleries, boutiques, cafés, restaurants and pubs, summer evening Jazz festivals and regular food and craft markets.

The bustling High Street is linked to the Pantiles by Chapel Place, with independent retailers, including fashion stores, jewellers, cafés such as Fine Grind, Juliet's and an Italian Deli 'Arte Bianca', a Gails bakery and restaurants including The Ivy and The Warren, whilst the Royal Victoria Place is at the top end of town, with national names including Marks and Spencer, Boots and Next. There is a choice of supermarkets on the south side of town, including a large Sainsburys.

The Pantiles is also very well placed for the neighbouring open spaces of the Common with its network of footpaths, its famous rocks as well as the Cricket Club. Calverley Park is within convenient reach and there are also cricket and tennis facilities at the Nevill grounds, off nearby Warwick Park, with the renowned Nevill Golf Club approximately 1.7 miles.

The mainline station serving London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street is approximately 0.3 miles by foot; the Centaur Commuter Coach also stops near the station.

Private and state schools: There is an extensive choice of primary and secondary schools in Tunbridge Wells, including Claremont Primary, St. James primary, Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School, the Skinners School for Boys, and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys. Preparatory schools include Holmewood House, Rosehill, The Mead, Kent College and The Schools at Somerhill and, at senior level, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Public Schools.

Square Footage: 530 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 101 years remaining.


Additional Info

Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Total cost per annum is £2,827, with approximately £1,459 being service charge and £1,368 going towards insurance and external works to the building.

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