Broadwater Down, Tunbridge Wells, TN2

The House.
The scale of the house is clear from the entrance hall, which sits at the centre of the ground floor. To one side is a good-sized double-aspect drawing room. Across the hall, the separate sitting room works well as a more relaxed everyday space. Together with the third reception room beyond, the layout gives a useful choice of rooms rather than asking one space to do everything.

The kitchen/breakfast/family room runs along one side of the house and works particularly well. The kitchen itself is arranged around a large central island, with plenty of space for a dining table in the middle and a separate seating area at the far end. Each part has its own place without the room feeling divided, while wide bi-fold doors open directly onto the terrace.

The third reception room can take on whichever role is needed — a snug, playroom, study or occasional bedroom — without anything else having to be compromised. A cloakroom and plant room complete the ground floor.

The first floor is just as spacious. The principal bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and a large en suite bathroom with a freestanding bath, separate shower and twin basins. At the other end of the floor is a second bedroom suite with its own walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom. This is far more than simply a spare bedroom and would work especially well for guests, an older child or a family member wanting a little more independence.

There are three further bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room, while the other two share the family bathroom.

The second floor is another reason the house offers so much flexibility. A very large playroom/office and separate store room give an entire floor that does not need to have one fixed purpose. It could be used for home working, a media or games room, a gym, hobbies or as somewhere for teenagers. It feels like a useful part of the house in its own right, rather than simply extra space.

Outside.
The house is reached along a driveway, which leads to the garage and double carport. Directly outside the kitchen is a paved terrace with room for outdoor dining and seating, with an area of lawn beyond. There are established trees and hedging around the garden.

At the top is a separate studio/office of approximately 365 sq ft. It has power, plumbing and Wi-Fi and provides a useful workspace away from the house. It could equally be used for creative work, hobbies or exercise.

Situation.

Broadwater Down is one of Tunbridge Wells’ most highly regarded residential roads, on the southern side of town. The house is tucked away from the road, yet The Pantiles and historic High Street are less than a mile away, with shops, cafés and restaurants all close by.

Tunbridge Wells station is just over a mile away, with direct services to London. There is a good choice of state and independent schools, while The Nevill, Tunbridge Wells Common and the surrounding countryside are also nearby.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Band Tax: F
Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells