Cumberland Walk, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1

An attractive and well appointed Victorian townhouse in a highly regarded central Tunbridge Wells location.

Description

Cumberland Villa is an elegant detached Victorian townhouse, refurbished to combine period character with meticulous attention to details and high quality modern finishes, set in a well regarded residential position just a short walk from The Pantiles and the centre of Tunbridge Wells.

This Grade II listed house retains many of the features of a property of this era, including original Victorian shutters, decorative ceiling roses and cornicing, all complemented by generous ceiling heights and well proportioned rooms. The principal reception rooms are particularly appealing, offering flexible living and entertaining space, with an attractive open fireplace providing a focal point. A further reception room has been arranged as a more relaxed family space, with an integrated media wall and feature fire. Throughout the ground floor, herringbone Boen flooring adds warmth and continuity, while acoustic insulation has been incorporated to enhance everyday comfort and privacy.

The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed and finished with clean, contemporary cabinetry and high quality specification. Appliances include Bora ovens, Bora induction hob with vented external extraction, a Fisher & Paykel integrated dishwasher and integrated American fridge/freezer, Dekton work surfaces and a Quooker boiling water tap, resulting in a practical yet stylish space well suited to modern living.

The lower ground floor provides useful additional accommodation, including a gym/utility room and further flexible space, ideal for guests, home working or family use. The upper floors offer well arranged bedroom accommodation, with good sized rooms, attractive outlooks and well finished bathrooms and shower rooms that balance contemporary design with the character of the house. The heating is controlled by a NEST system with three different zones and has been updated by the current owners with a new boiler and hot water tank which provides pressurised water throughout the house.

Outside, the property enjoys a private and established garden, with multiple seating areas for all hours of the day providing a peaceful retreat despite its central location. A garage offers valuable additional storage or parking. Cumberland Villa is an appealing and well balanced period home, offering character, comfort and quality within one of Tunbridge Wells’ most convenient and desirable settings.

Location

Cumberland Villa 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: 3,284 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council