High Street, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1

An attractive and beautifully presented two bedroom apartment in this extremely convenient High Street location in Tunbridge Wells

Description

Found in this extremely convenient position in central Tunbridge Wells, Flat 5 Piermont House is situated on the High Street offering immediate access to the wonderful selection of surround shops, cafe's and restaurants, and being within approximately 0.1 miles of the mainline railway station on foot.

The apartment is found on the second floor approached via the communal stairs or lift, and boasts an array of period features throughout including sash windows, decorative coving and deep skirting boards, all adding to the overall charm. Fitted with a decorative stone fireplace, the sitting room is of generous size and boast large bay windows filling the room with light. The kitchen adjoins the sitting room via double doors, giving the options to open the kitchen to the sitting room, ideal for entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen is fitted with both base and wall unites providing a good level of storage, together with a range of integrated appliances including an oven with gas hob and extractor above and a dishwasher. There is space for a fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.

The principal bedroom, currently arranged as a secondary sitting room, benefits from a balcony opening to the rear, together with an adjoining shower room. There is an additional bedroom with fitted wardrobes, served by the well appointed family bathroom.

There is one allocated parking space (space C) found in the secure lower ground floor car park.

Location

Flat 5 Piermont House is found in the very heart of the town on the High Street in this highly convenient location offering its residents the perfect base to enjoy all that Tunbridge Wells has to offer.

The High Street is access immediately and 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.

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.

Private and State Schools: There are many highly-regarded schools in the vicinity, including Claremont Primary School, boys’ and girls’ Grammars at the senior level, including Skinners, TWGGS, TWGSB. The Skinners’ Kent Academy in Sandown Park and Beechwood Sacred Heart School are also of note.

Preparatory schools in Tunbridge Wells include Rose Hill and The Mead, with Holmewood House slightly further afield in Langton Green. Mainline rail: Tunbridge Wells (approx 0.3 miles miles on foot via The Grove) with services to Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street.

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: 927 sq ft



Additional Info

No Ground Rent.

Service Charge: £3008.45 per annum, reviewed annually (due Oct 2024. Includes buildings insurance).

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

Council Tax Band: B