A stylishly presented five bedroom, semi detached family house on the popular North side of Tunbridge Wells, well placed for grammar schools

Description

Having been updated and enhanced over the last few years, 84 Stephens Road is an elegant family home offering a delightful mix of sleek modern finishes and period charm, including decorative coving, picture rails, and sash windows.

The reception space on the ground floor comprises a cosy living room with a feature fireplace and bay window, together with an open-plan kitchen family room offering a sociable space; ideal for entertaining. The attractive kitchen is fitted with modern, high gloss base and wall cabinetry offering good storage and plenty of preparation space, together with a range of integrated appliances including a dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, oven and hob with extractor above. A wc completes the ground floor accommodation.

Stairs rise from the reception hall leading to the first floor where there are three double bedrooms and a beautifully appointed family bathroom. The principal bedroom to the front of the property benefits from a bay window, together with a decorative fireplace. The second floor, formerly the loft, has been converted to provide two further impressive double bedrooms with fitted cabinetry, and a Jack and Jill en suite shower room.

Outside: The property is approached via a charming gated and tiled pathway with an Acer providing privacy and screening to the front. To the rear, 84 Stephens Road enjoys a tiered terraced garden providing a pretty, low-maintenance town garden with the space to entertain, without taking precious time to maintain. There is a home office with electricity to the rear of the garden together with an adjoined garden store. Parking is found on Stephens Road, permits are not required.

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, 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.

Stephens Road is within immediate reach of the very good amenities in St Johns, with a number of "mini" supermarkets available, such as Sainsburys Local, M&S Food and Waitrose, cafés, bars and restaurants, hairdressers and good variety of local independent shops, including The Cheese Shop, Phoenix Antiques and Best Health Food Shop Tunbridge Wells.

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 access to local cycle routes. Stephens Road lies within an approximately 0.8 mile walk of the town centre shops and amenities; with the High Street and the historic Pantiles are within approximately 1.2 miles on foot.

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.

Mainline rail: High Brooms (approximately 0.8 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (approximately 1.1 mile), 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: 1,721 sq ft



Additional Info

Council Tax Band: E. Please note an improvement indicator is noted. The band will be reviewed and may increase following the sale of the property.

Services: Mains Water, Electricity, Gas and Drainage.