70 London Road Tunbridge Wells • Kent 70 London Road

Home , Kent, Royal Tunbridge Wells, The Pantiles, Tonbridge

Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1DX

A handsome Grade II listed semi-detached town house with potential for refurbishment in this favoured central position with an outlook over the Common

Ground floor • canopied entrance porch • entrance hall • dining room • study • family room • kitchen • utility area • bathroom • cloakroom

Lower ground floor • workshop • store rooms DESCRIPTION 70 London Road is one of a pair of early 19th Century houses in The single storey extension was added to the back of the house First floor this prime position overlooking the Common, lying about 0.4 miles circa 1940, providing a sitting room with a domestic area, a • drawing room by foot to the mainline station and town centre. bathroom and an external door. The lower ground floor offers huge • double bedroom potential, accessed from within the house and externally via steps • 2 bathrooms Grade II listed for its special architectural or historic interest, this down from the side. This comprises another large bay windowed handsome townhouse is now on the market for the first time in room, currently used a workshop, a store room and further storage space, including some outside. Second floor 40 years and offers a wonderful opportunity to create a delightful

family home. • 2 double bedrooms Outside • bedroom 4 The property is set back from the road behind high hedging, The high ceilinged and well proportioned accommodation is accessed via a driveway, with stone steps up to the front door. arranged over three floors, linked by a sweeping spindle balustrade • detached garage with side access There is driveway parking space, with a further gated area in front staircase. A major feature is the elegant principal room on each • driveway parking of the detached garage which lies to the side. An area of lawn floor, featuring gently curved bay windows, complete with their provides an attractive approach, with a hedge dividing the two • external stores working folding shutters and framing a lovely outlook over the properties. • front garden Common. Further attractive features include oak flooring, pretty fireplaces and decorative plasterwork. SITUATION 70 London Road enjoys a prominent position facing the open spaces of the Common, in close proximity of the town centre and the mainline station. Royal Tunbridge Wells is the only spa town in the Southeast of England, surrounded by countryside and with elegant period architecture. The town offers a wide range of cultural, entertainment and shopping attractions, two theatres, cafés, restaurants and the historic Pantiles, all of which are within easy reach.

Private and state schools: Highly regarded schools in the area include Rose Hill and Holmewood House preparatory schools, girls’ and boys’ grammars and state secondaries in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge and independent secondaries in Tonbridge, Mayfield and Sevenoaks.

Mainline rail: Tunbridge Wells (about 0.4 miles) with services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street from about 50 minutes.

Communications: The A21 accessed to the north of Tunbridge Wells links directly to the M25 (junction 5) and thereby to London and the national motorway network. Gatwick Airport is about 22 miles to the west via the A264.

Directions: From The Pantiles roundabout at the junction of the A26 and A267, proceed north on the A26 towards Tonbridge. Continue across the Common to the traffic lights and turn right into Church Road, then immediately left onto the inner London Road. Number 70 will be found on the right-hand side after the Church Road/London Road junction.

Services: Mains gas-fired central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage.

Outgoings: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council: 01892 526121. Tax Band G.

Agent’s Note: The adjoining property (number 71) has right of access over the driveway to number 70.

Additional parking: Residents’ parking permits available, Zone C, £80 per year.

VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Savills on 01892 507000. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.

Gross internal area (approx.) House - 196.4 sq m (2114 sq ft) Kitchen Lower Ground Floor - 58.2 sq m (626 sq ft) 3.73 x 2.54 12'2'' x 8'4'' Garage - 13.4 sq m (144 sq ft)

Store room 3.28 x 3.23 Study 10'9'' x 10'7'' Bedroom Bedroom 3.53 x 3.32 3.54 x 3.30 11'7'' x 10'10'' 3.51 x 3.42 11'7'' x 10'9'' 11'6'' x 11'2''

Workshop 5.32 x 3.84 Dining room 17'5'' x 12'7'' Drawing room Bedroom Bedroom 5.60 x 4.14 5.68 x 4.12 5.66 x 3.43 18'4'' x 13'7'' 3.16 x 2.01 18'7'' x 13'6'' 10'4'' x 6'7'' 18'6'' x 11'3''

Ground floor First floor Second floor Lower Ground floor Savills Tunbridge Wells 53 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, Important Notice Kent TN1 1XU Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars [email protected] do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The 01892 507000 text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Photographs Taken May 2019 Brochure prepared May 2019 SK:915010 savills.co.uk