2 bedroom apartment for sale

An attractive, first floor, two bedroom flat within this handsome period conversion, with allocated parking and a communal garden in this convenient central location

Description

Beautifully presented throughout, this two bedroom upper floor apartment enjoys an abundance of period features typical for a property of this era, including high ceilings, decorative coving, picture rails, and plenty of built-in storage.

Approached via the communal hall and found on the first floor, the apartment offers spacious accommodation with sash-style windows filling the rooms with light. The entrance hall gives direct access to the accommodation which comprises of a sizable sitting room benefitting from a bay window overlooking the communal grounds, together with a feature electric fireplace and limestone surround. An archway opens to the kitchen/dining room which is fitted with shaker-style cabinetry encompassing a range of integrated appliances, topped by solid wooden worktops providing plenty of preparation space.

The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and a well-appointed en suite shower room. There is a further double bedroom which also enjoys a bank of fitted wardrobes, and is served by the stylish family bathroom.

Outside, the communal gardens offer a charming and mature outdoor space to enjoy. There is one allocated parking space which is accessed via Rosehill Walk, and a further convenient visitor space for friends and family.

Location

Rose Hill House on Clarence Road benefits from a very central location in Tunbridge Wells, in a highly convenient position, approximately 0.4 miles on foot of The Pantiles and High Street and approximately 0.2 miles on foot from the train station.

The historic spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells exists thanks to the discovery of the natural Chalybeate Spring in 1606 by well-travelled English nobleman Dudley Lord North, and is conveniently located approximately 30 miles south of London, surrounded by countryside and offering a popular base for City commuters. The town offers excellent cultural, leisure and shopping attractions including cafés, restaurants and two theatres locally at The Assembly Halls and Trinity Theatre, together with the newly rejuvenated civic centre, The Amelia Scott.

The High Street offers many restaurants including The Ivy and The Warren, and so many choices for delicious cakes, fresh bread and coffee; including Juliet's, Fine Grind, Gails and the Italian delicatessen Arte Bianca. Fresh fish and seafood is available at Sankey's fishmongers, with numerous shops and independent boutiques offering so much more. The High Street is linked by the delightful Chapel Place walkway to the historic Pantiles, known for its charming Georgian colonnade and summer Jazz festivals, together with regular craft and food markets.

There are several parks and open green spaces within Tunbridge Wells, including the town’s 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. Hargate Woods are accessible off Broadwater Down, whilst The Nevill Golf Club and Nevill tennis and cricket ground are nearby in Warwick Park. The surrounding countryside is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and boasts several places of historic interest and attractive walks, including the famous Ashdown Forest together with sailing and fishing at Bewl Water near Wadhurst. The award-winning Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is also nearby, 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.

State and private schools: There are many highly-regarded schools in the area including Holmewood House Preparatory School in Langton Green, Rose Hill School in Tunbridge Wells, Claremont Primary, Kent grammars in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge and independent secondaries in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Brighton, Eastbourne and Mayfield.

Mainline rail and commuter coach: Tunbridge Wells station (approximately 0.2 miles) has regular services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) from 54 minutes and Cannon Street from 51 minutes. The Centaur Commuter Coach service also stops at Tunbridge Wells Station, together with other various stops located around Tunbridge Wells.

Communications: The nearby A21 links directly to London and to the M25 (junction 5) and thereby the national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and the Channel Tunnel terminus, together with easy access to the south coast to Hastings and Eastbourne.

Square Footage: 1,007 sq ft



Directions

From Tunbridge Wells train station, continue on Mount Pleasant Road, then turn left onto Church Road at the traffic lights. Continue past the Trinity Theatre and then take the next left onto Clarence Road. Rose Hill House will be found on your right, just off Rosehill Walk.

Additional Info

Managing agent: Alexander Boyes.

Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells District Council.

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

No Ground Rent.