The Common, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1

The major portion of a handsome and imposing Georgian villa, enjoying an elevated position on The Common in the very heart of Tunbridge Wells

Description

This handsome Georgian villa is something of a local landmark, enjoying an elevated position on The Common. Currently split into two residential titles, Highbury is the the larger portion, with accommodation set across the ground and first floors.

The property benefits from much character, including the handsome front door, high ceilings and attractive bay and sash windows, flooding the property with high levels of natural light and pleasant townscape views.

This well-balanced and sizeable property can be arranged to suit individual needs with a flexible layout. Currently Highbury is configured with three bedrooms and two reception rooms. The generous kitchen/breakfast room has a useful separate larder cupboard and direct access to the outside space and store. The bathroom and separate WC are on the ground floor.

Highbury also benefits from a modest balcony accessed via the sitting room and two areas with outdoor stores, with established planting to the front boundary providing, colour, interest and good screening.

Presented in good order having been lovingly maintained by its previous owner for nearly 40 years, Highbury offers considerable scope to be updated and configured to suit, subject to all and any necessary consents, noting Highbury is not listed.

Permit parking via Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. Zone A.

Location

Royal Tunbridge Wells is a historic spa town located about thirty miles south of London, surrounded by countryside and offering a popular base for commuters. The town offers excellent cultural, leisure and shopping attractions including cafés, restaurants, there are two theatres locally at The Assembly Halls and Trinity Theatre, together with the newly rejuvenated civic centre, The Amelia Scott.

The property sits on Tunbridge Wells Common with its network of criss cross pathways leading to local landmark Wellington Rocks and also to Linden Park Cricket Club.

Highbury is also just moments from the High Street, which offers numerous restaurants including The Ivy and The Warren, and so many choices for delicious cakes, fresh bread and coffee, Juliet's, Fine Grind, Gails and the Italian delicatessen Arte Bianca, with fresh fish and seafood at Sankey's fishmongers and so much more, with numerous shops and independent boutiques. 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, and regular craft and food markets.

There are cricket and tennis facilities at the Nevill grounds, off nearby Warwick Park and the renowned Nevill Golf Club is also within 1.8 miles.

Notably the property is well placed for the extensive choice of primary and secondary schools within the town, including Claremont Primary School (0.5 miles on foot), rated 'Good' by Ofsted and within 1.3 miles reach of the boys’ and girls’ Grammars at senior level, including Skinners and TWGGS, with TWGSB 1.6 miles away. The Skinners’ Kent Academy in Sandown Park and Beechwood Sacred Heart School are within 1.8 miles of the property. Preparatory schools in Langton Green (Holmewood House) and Tunbridge Wells (Rose Hill and The Mead).

Tunbridge Wells station is just 0.2 miles on foot from the property with regular commuter services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge & Waterloo East) and Cannon Street.

The Centaur Commuter coach also stops outside the station, providing an alternative route to the City.

Square Footage: 1,360 sq ft



Directions

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Postcode - TN1 1EB. From our office on Tunbridge Wells High Street walk down the short cobbled Castle Street directly opposite and where this meets London Road. Highbury will be clearly visible on the opposite side of London Road. Cross over, via the pedestrian island, to steps leading up onto the Common and to the private entrance to Highbury.

Additional Info

Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.

Services: Mains Water, Drainage, Electricity & Gas.

Service Charge: Currently £545.00 per annum to cover the buildings insurance (reviewed annually). Additional maintenance is done on an ad-hoc basis as agreed with the owner of Upper Highbury.

Agents Note: It should be noted that 'Upper Highbury' is also currently on the market, we would be happy to liaise with the Agent acting on this sale regarding any enquiries about the purchase of both titles.