4 bedroom semi-detached house

An attractive and stylish four bedroom family home on this private road in the sought after St. James’ area of Tunbridge Wells

Description

Found on this popular private road in Tunbridge Wells, 61 Stone Street is a stylishly presented semi-detached house that has been updated over the last four years by Barker Design to create a modern family home with striking features, versatile accommodation, and plentiful fitted storage.

Fitted with hand-painted Rencraft shaker-style cabinetry and a central island incorporating a walnut chopping board and drawers, the kitchen offers plenty of storage and preparation space, together with a range of integrated appliances and a Rangemaster gas oven. The kitchen is open plan to the dining room, which benefits from a wood burning stove with a decorative Moroccan style Zellige tiled chimney breast, and both fitted shelving and cabinetry. The family room adjoins the kitchen, with a large skylight window opening to create an ’indoor/outdoor’ feel in the warmer months, together with French doors opening to the rear garden. There is a separate, stylish sitting room with a charming bay window, an open decorative fireplace and bespoke fitted shelving. The WC and separate utility/shower room completes the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs, the striking and spacious principal bedroom boasts full-height fitted wardrobes and a decorative fireplace. There is a further bedroom on this floor, currently arranged as an office with fitted desks and wardrobes; ideal for today’s work from home requirements. The bedrooms are served by the well-appointed bathroom. The second floor is home to two further stylish and sizeable bedrooms, completing the accommodation.

Outside, the low-maintenance garden has been re-landscaped to provide an area of artificial lawn surrounded by block paving with timber fencing to all boundaries. There is a sizeable modern outbuilding, totalling 164 sq ft, with electricity and lighting, providing a further flexible space that can be arranged to suit; perhaps as a home office, teenager hangout or hobby room. A pathway provides access around the side of the property, where there is a log store and storage shed, and onto the charming front garden. On street parking is available on the private road for one vehicle per household. There are two small car parks on Stone Street, residents can purchase permits from TWBC for further parking.

Location

Stone Street is a charming private road in Tunbridge Wells, with fantastic access to St James’ primary school being within approximately 0.3 miles. The Residents Association for Stone Street holds a range of events throughout the year, including a summer party and street clean, creating a charming community within the road.

Being the only spa town in the Southeast of England, Tunbridge Wells offers elegant architecture and extensive cultural, entertainment and shopping attractions, including theatres, cafés and restaurants, national retailers and characterful independent shops on the High Street and historic Pantiles, known for its charming Georgian colonnade and summer Jazz festivals, and regular craft and food markets. Nearby Camden Road a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, an artisan bakery, Italian deli, beauticians, fishmongers, butcher, green grocers and so much more with an eclectic mix of independent shops.

Excellent cricket and tennis facilities at the Nevill grounds, approximately 2 miles away and the renowned Nevill Golf Club is also located approximately 2.4 miles away. Dunorlan Park, The Common and parks such as The Grove and Calverley Grounds, all lie within approximately 1.1 miles on foot.

There are many highly-regarded schools in the vicinity, including St James' Primary School which is reached via the twitten, and the girls' and boys' grammars, Bennett Memorial, The Wells Free School, Rose Hill and Holmewood House preparatory schools and independent senior schools in Tonbridge, Mayfield, Sevenoaks and Eastbourne.

Mainline station: Tunbridge Wells (approximately 0.7 miles on foot) with regular services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street.

Communications: The A21 serves Tunbridge Wells, giving access to the M25 to the north and the coast to the south.

Square Footage: 1,583 sq ft



Directions

TN1 2QU

Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

Service Charge: £120.00 per annum, for the maintenance of the private road. Reviewed annually.

Managing agent: Upper Stone Street Residents Association.

Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Council Tax Band: E