An attractive, flexible, five bedroom family home in the St John’s area, ideally placed for schools and amenities of the town

Description

37 Culverden avenue is a well presented character property in this sought after location, within easy reach of a choice of well-regarded schools including Skinners, the Tunbridge Wells Girls’ and Tunbridge Wells Boys’ Grammars, St. Gregorys, Bennett Memorial Diocesan, Bishops Down Primary and Rose Hill preparatory. The flexible accommodation is set across three floors, enjoying a range of period features including high ceilings, decorative coving, picture rails, sash windows, and feature decorative fireplaces.

The ground floor is fitted with oak flooring throughout, and comprises a good-sized family sitting room with a large bay window and a wrought iron decorative open fireplace, a tv room with fitted shelving, and a traditional-style kitchen/diner. The kitchen is fitted with solid, hand painted units with a light oak work surface, a gas fired AGA, integrated dishwasher and Belfast sink. Double doors to the rear open onto the decking area with steps leading down to the garden.

The principal bedroom is to the first floor, with a large bay window overlooking the garden, a bank of fitted wardrobes, and a feature wrought iron fireplace with a granite surround. There are two further bedrooms to this floor, with the smaller currently utilised as a study, ideal for today's work from home needs. The family bathroom has half panelled walls, with a free standing roll top bath, a traditional style sink basin, and wc.

The second floor provides two further double bedrooms, both with decorative fireplaces, a good sized shower room with a large walk in shower, a sink basin and wc, and a deep storage cupboard housing the hot water tank.

The garden to the rear is mainly laid to lawn, with a raised decking area off the kitchen/diner, a fenced boundary, herbaceous boarders and a brick pathway leading to the ‘wild’ garden. There are a range of shrubs and trees, including an old apple tree, wisteria, azalea, peony and two young acers. The brick pathway continues around to the side of the property, with two recessed outdoor storage cupboards and steps to the side gate.

Location

Tunbridge Wells is the only spa town in the Southeast of England, with elegant architecture and a variety of cultural, entertainment and shopping attractions, including the historic Pantiles, historic Pantiles, known for its charming Georgian colonnade, summer Jazz festivals, regular food and craft markets and Chalybeate Spring; there are two theatres locally, an abundance of cafés and restaurants and a mixture of national multiple retailers and independent shops.

The property is also within convenient reach of the Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, The 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 tennis facilities at the Nevill grounds and the renowned Nevill Golf Club is within convenient reach, and easy access to local cycle routes.

Culverden Avenue is located on the North side of the town, just over a mile from the main shopping centre and within approximately 1.5 miles of the High Street and choice of two mainline stations. The house is within immediate reach of the very good amenities in St Johns, with a number of "mini-supermarkets" available, cafés, bars and restaurants, hairdressers and good variety of local shops.

State and Private Schools: There are many highly-regarded schools in the close vicinity, including Skinners, TWGGS, TWGSB, St John’s CE primary, Bennett Memorial Diocesan and St Gregory’s secondaries all within a mile of the property.

Mainline rail: High Brooms (approximately0.8 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (approximately 1.5 miles), with fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street with journey times from 50 minutes.

The Centaur Commuter Coach service also stops along the St John's Road.

Communications: The A26 joins the A21 just North of the town, linking through to the M25 (junction 5) London orbital motorway, and thereby to the national motorway network, and to the South coast. Gatwick Airport is about 23 miles to the West, accessible via the motorway or via the A264.

Square Footage: 1,856 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Agents note: The eaves storage is not included in the overall sq ft