Cumberland Walk, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1

A highly elegant Victorian townhouse set over five floors on a secluded private road in the 'village' area of Tunbridge Wells, ideally placed for the high street, Pantiles and station.


Description

A unique mid-terrace, period townhouse in the sought after ‘Village’ area of Tunbridge Wells, No. 12 Cumberland Walk is a beautifully presented family home. The house boasts a mixture of character and contemporary detail from top to bottom, with traditional bay windows, elements of exposed brick wall and two log burning stoves with Chesney Fireplace surrounds.

Inside, walnut wooden flooring runs throughout much of the property, with slate tiles in the lower ground floor. On entering the upper ground floor, the welcoming formal sitting room is situated at the end of the hallway and incorporates a Contura log burning stove, a delightful bay window with elevated views over the town garden below and the treetops and useful alcove shelving. A third bedroom with built-in shelving and a sash window overlooking Eden Road is also situated off the entrance hallway, currently used by our clients as a generous study (ideal for today’s working from home needs, or running the family household).

The lower ground floor is home to the impressive and sociable kitchen/dining/family room. The stylish Smallbone fitted kitchen with granite work surfaces, provides plenty of storage and preparation space with a range of integrated appliances, and a stainless steel dual fuel Falcon range cooker; this space opens to the dining area, bay window seating area; there is direct access to the town garden and on to the twitten for Cumberland Walk, that links Madeira Park to the High Street. A generous pantry and utility area adjoins the kitchen and there is a separate WC on the lower ground floor.

The basement offers much flexibility, used as an occasional fourth bedroom, further home office, playroom/den, TV snug.

The principal bedroom enjoys the view toward Warwick Park, with attractive fitted wardrobes, stylish vanity/dressing table, and space for large bedroom furniture. There is a well-appointed bathroom and separate shower room, also situated on the first floor. Bedroom two enjoys all the second-floor space with attractive built-in wardrobes and further built-in storage space; sky lights and an exposed brick wall add lovely finishing touches.

Outside: 12 Cumberland Walk enjoys a very pretty town garden, ideal for outdoor entertaining in the warmer months, with attractive screening and planting and brick-paved terraces allowing for ease of maintenance.

Steps down to the gate opens to Cumberland Walk giving pedestrian access and approximately 0.1 miles to the Pantiles.

12 Cumberland Walk also has the benefit of a reserved parking space on the privately-owned Eden Road which runs behind the houses. The property owns a section of road, the width of the house, with through-access granted to other residents. The convention is to approach from Cumberland Yard round the bend and then exit via Eden Road back to Mount Sion further up the hill.

12 Cumberland Walk enjoys the further notable asset of a single garage en-bloc accessed via Warwick Park (on a separate title).

Location

Cumberland Walk lies within the sought-after and attractive "Village area" of Tunbridge Wells. The High Street is within immediate reach and linked by the delightful Chapel Place walkway to the historic Pantiles, known for its charming Georgian colonnade and summer live music festivals, and regular craft and food markets. The property is also within convenient reach of both Grove Park and Calverley Park with their children’s outdoor play areas and grounds and the Common.

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.

Claremont Primary School (0.5 miles on foot) is rated 'Good’ by Ofsted, the boys’ and girls’ Grammars at senior level, including Skinners, TWGGS, TWGSB. The Skinners’ Kent Academy in Sandown Park and Beechwood Sacred Heart School are all within 2 miles of the property. Preparatory schools in Langton Green (Holmewood House) and Tunbridge Wells (Rose Hill and The Mead).

Tunbridge Wells station is 0.4 miles on foot from the property with regular commuter services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge & Waterloo East) and Cannon Street.

12 Cumberland Walk is also able to secure annual residents parking and visitor parking vouchers via the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Website.

Square Footage: 1,844 sq ft



Directions

Postcode: TN1 1UJ.

Additional Info

Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.