Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1

An enchanting, three-bedroom, Grade II* listed townhouse in this convenient central location. The High Street, Station and The Pantiles all within approximately 0.5 miles.

Description

Jordan Cottage is a charming townhouse found in central Tunbridge Wells, enjoying a wealth of period features, including multipaned sash windows, exposed beams and brickwork, decorative cast iron fireplaces, and wooden flooring. The accommodation, which is well-balanced and well-proportioned, is set across three floors.

The ground floor comprises a kitchen/dining room and sitting room. The fitted kitchen has stylish shaker-style units, oak worktops, and a twin Belfast sink with Neptune fittings. Integrated appliances include a gas hob, electric oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. There is a generous area to the front for a dining table. The cellar provides further space for additional white goods if required and further storage. The sitting room enjoys a feature fireplace, with working fire, alcove shelving, and deep skirting boards.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom is of particular note, light-filled with triple aspect the room benefits from fitted wardrobes, a decorative cast iron fireplace, and is open to the stylishly, well-appointed en suite shower room with a walk-in shower, a wide sink and WC. There is also a very useful walk-in cupboard on this floor used by our client for storage, with scope (and plumbing) to turn this into a separate WC if desired. On the second floor, there are two further bedrooms, both with decorative fireplaces, one of which is currently used as a study/home office presently, together with a modern family bathroom.

To the side of Jordan Cottage, a pathway leads to the rear yard owned by neighbouring Jordan House. Jordan Cottage has a right of access and egress through the back yard to store a dustbin and maintain the property.

Permit parking (Zone C) is available from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.

Location

Tunbridge Wells is the only spa town in the Southeast of England, with elegant architecture and a variety of cultural attractions, including the historic Pantiles, known for its charming Georgian colonnade, summer live music festivals, regular food and craft markets and Chalybeate Spring; there are two theatres locally at The Assembly Halls and Trinity Theatre, together with the civic centre, The Amelia Scott.

Jordan Cottage is about a 0.3 mile (on foot) from the Victoria Place shopping centre and within half a mile of the Pantiles and High Street and is therefore, ideally placed to enjoy all the shopping, entertainment and recreational benefits that Tunbridge Wells has to offer, with an abundance of cafés, renowned restaurants such as Thackeray's and The Ivy and a good mixture of national multiple retailers and independent shops. Nearby Camden Road, offers a great selection of further independent local restaurants, numerous coffee shops, two artisan bakeries, fishmongers, green grocers and so much more.

On foot, Tunbridge Wells’ renowned outdoor amenities, including nearby Calverley Grounds, Dunorlan Park and The Common, all lie within a mile. 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. There are further cricket and tennis facilities at the Nevill grounds approximately 1.2 miles, and the renowned Nevill Golf Club is approximately 2.1 miles away.

By road, Bewl Water Reservoir (8.9 miles) offers a wide range of activities including fishing, sailing, rowing and wonderful walks around the reservoir. The award winning Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is within 12.1 miles and is now recognised as the most complete collection of conifers on one site anywhere in the world and offers further woodland walks, cycling, riding, and outdoor music concerts. The National Trust run Scotney Castle (8.2 miles) offering picturesque gardens against the backdrop of a moated medieval castle and Victorian country mansion, with 780 acres of beautiful parkland, woodland and traditional hop gardens to enjoy.

Private and State Schools: There are many highly-regarded schools in the vicinity, including The Wells Free School (Primary), St John’s CE primary, St. James Primary School, the boys’ and girls’ grammars at the senior level, including Skinners, TWGGS, TWGSB. The Skinners’ Kent Academy in Sandown Park and Beechwood Sacred Heart School, Bennett Memorial Diocesan and St Gregory’s secondary schools. Preparatory schools in Tunbridge Wells include Rose Hill and The Mead, with Holmewood House slightly further afield in Langton Green.

Mainline station: Tunbridge Wells (approximately 0.3 miles on foot) with regular services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street. The Centaur Commuter Coach also stops at the station, providing an alternative route to the City.

Communications: The property is also well placed for access to the Pembury Road and the A21 beyond. The A21 serves Tunbridge Wells, giving access to the M25 to the north and the coast to the south.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,176 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains Water, Electricity, Gas and Drainage.

Agents note: This property is within Tunbridge Wells Conservation Area.

There is a flying freehold present at this property.

Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council