Prominent Grade II listed attached house dating back to c1828 conveniently located on the common

Description

Designed by Decimus Burton, this prominent Grade II listed gothic style attached house, which dates back to c1828, is built into an outcrop of rocks on the Common and boasts a spectacular view over the town.

The ground floor has wooden flooring throughout and consists of an entrance hall leading onto an inner hall with staircase leading to the first floor. To the left is a large kitchen/diner with a range of shaker style kitchen wall and floor units and woodblock worktops. To the right of the kitchen is a separate reception room, currently used as a dining room but could also be used as a home study. The living room can be accessed from either the hallway or second reception room, has a lovely working fireplace and door opening on to the rear garden. A downstairs WC completes this floor.

Stairs lead to first floor landing and to family bathroom with slate floor, 'P' shaped bath and shower, low level wc, wash hand basin and ladder style towel rail. Also on this floor is a single bedroom, double bedroom with built in wardrobe, further double aspect double bedroom, and principal bedroom with two sets of built in wardrobes, and en-suite shower room with low level wc and wash hand basin.

To the front of the house is a further paved terrace with a gate leading out onto the gravel parking area with further areas of lawn and planting around the perimeter.

Please note that the photographs were taken more than a year ago.

Location

The property is located on the common, built into an outcrop of rocks, conveniently located for access to the train station and the pantiles with spectacular views over town. The bustling Pantiles is at the heart of the Tunbridge Wells community with its lively social scene. Hosting events such as Local and Live, Jazz on the pantiles, farmers markets and various festivals. There are also a number of boutique shops, restaurants and café’s to peruse at your leisure. The Common provides links to routes taking you around the High Weald Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty, or a short stroll around the previously used historic racecourse dating back to 1738.

Comprehensive shopping: Royal Tunbridge Wells with the the historic Pantiles and High Street offers a wide selection of shopping facilities from Marks & Spencer and Fenwicks to smaller speciality shops.

Mainline rail services: Tunbridge Wells to Charing Cross or Cannon Street - 50/60 minutes.
Primary & state schools: Various schools in Tunbridge Wells including Claremont, St Johns & St James.

Grammar schools: Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School, the Skinners School for Boys, and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys.

Private schools: Holmewood House, Rosehill, Kent College and The Schools at Somerhill. Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Public Schools.
Leisure facilities: There are many local places of historical interest, countryside walks, golf at the Nevill Golf Club, sailing and fishing at Bayham Abbey and Bewl Water near Lamberhurst. Easy access to public tennis courts and bowling club in Calverley Grounds. The Nevill LTC and the St John's sports centre. Tunbridge Wells also offers a wide range of restaurants, brasseries and wine bars catering for every taste. The South East Coastal resorts are approximately an hours drive away as is the Channel Tunnel. Road Links: The M25 can be accessed via the A21, linking to other motorway networks and Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.

Square Footage: 1,831 sq ft



Directions

From our office on the High Street proceed up the hill and turn left onto Vale Road. Shortly after the zebra crossing turn right and then right again to join London Road. At the crossroads/traffic lights turn left and then take the first right to cut across the Common. Turn right again onto Mount Ephraim and the driveway to Rocklea will be found after a short distance on the right-hand side (after Molyneux Park Road on the left).

Additional Info

Deposit payable: £4,442.31 (5 weeks rent)
Holding Deposit: £888.46 (1 weeks rent)
Minimum Term: 12 months

Rent must be paid monthly in advance