5 Bed Semi-Detached House For Sale Chilston Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4

An impressive, semi-detached, Edwardian family home found in this central Tunbridge Wells location perfectly placed for amenities, extensive choice of schools and mainline stations

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44B Woodbury Park Road is a handsome, deceptively substantial period townhouse offering flexible, family-friendly accommodation which is arranged over four floors. The spacious and very stylishly presented interior is complemented by much character, with high ceilings, paneling, wooden floors, deep skirting boards, picture rails, sash windows, a number of feature fireplaces, decorative coving and tiling.

On entering the generous reception hall gives access to the three reception rooms on the ground floor. A more informal TV/room snug is to the front of the house, in addition to a very useful study, ideal for today's working from home needs. The study also gives access to a \"hidden\" boot room and store room. The formal sitting room is found to the rear of the house and is flooded with natural light from the three large windows providing the treetop vista.

The attractive staircase leads to the lower ground floor which is now home to the very inviting open-plan kitchen/diner/family room centered around a large island with striking quartz worktop and breakfast bar for more informal dining. There is plenty of preparation space and attractive base and wall cabinetry provide good storage with some integrated appliances and space for a large oven range and American style fridge freezer. This super room, which is the heart of the home, also allows for a large dining table and a charming seating area around the fireplace. A glazed door provides the outlook over and opens straight onto the large raised deck and gardens beyond ideal for outdoor entertaining and dining.

From the kitchen, a short staircase leads to the recently refurbished utility room with more storage space and room for further appliances, leading to the newly and beautifully appointed shower room.

The principal bedroom on the first floor is of particular note, with an attractive fireplace, large bay window and a charming balustraded balcony from where the roof top views beyond the church spires of St James's and St Peter's Church can be enjoyed. There are two further bedrooms on this floor together with a separate wc and the well-appointed family bathroom. The second floor is home to two good-sized attic bedrooms.

Outside - A fully enclosed south-east facing garden lies to the rear of the property. The large, raised decked terrace is perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining, shaded by a mature acacia, a delightful wisteria also wraps around one corner of the deck, with mature shrubs and planting to the borders, providing interest and colour. Steps lead down to a generous area of lawn, ideal for child's play.

To the front of the property, there is driveway parking for two vehicles, with a pedestrian gate to the side offering outdoor storage/utility space and providing access to the rear of the house and to a useful cellar.

Location

Tunbridge Wells is the only spa town in the Southeast of England, with elegant architecture and a variety of cultural, entertainment and shopping attractions, including the historic Pantiles (approximately 1.3 miles), known for its charming Georgian colonnade, summer Jazz festivals, regular food and craft markets and Chalybeate Spring; there are two theatres locally together with the newly rejuvenated civic centre, The Amelia Scott. The town enjoys an abundance of cafés and restaurants including The Ivy and Thackerays and a mixture of national multiple retailers and independent shops.

44B Woodbury Park Road is located to the north of the centre of Tunbridge Wells, perfectly placed for the very good amenities in the St. Johns area which include a number of \"mini\" supermarkets, including Sainsburys Local, M&S Food and Waitrose. There are many cafés, bars and restaurants, hairdressers and local independent shops, including Basil Wholefoods, Even Flow record & coffee shop, The Cheese Shop, Vintage Emporium and Phoenix Antiques. St John’s park has three tennis courts, a basketball court, enclosed childrens’ play area, skate park and dog-walking meadow. The St John’s Lawn Tennis Club is a short distance away as is the Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre (approximately 1.1 miles).

The property is also within convenient reach of the Tunbridge Wells 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. There are tennis facilities at the Nevill grounds and the renowned Nevill Golf Club is within convenient reach, and access to local cycle routes.

This area is particularly sought-after due to the proximity of the excellent secondary schooling, including the town’s Grammar schools, with The Skinners School (0.5 miles on foot), The Tunbridge Wells Grammar schools for Girls (0.7 miles on foot) and The Tunbridge Wells Grammar schools for Boys (1 mile on foot). Other important schools in the vicinity include St John’s Primary School, Rose Hill Prep School, Bishops Down Primary & Nursery School, Bennett Memorial Diocesan Secondary School and St Gregory’s Catholic Secondary School, all within about 1.5 miles.

Further Schools: to the north in Tonbridge, Judd, TGSG and Weald of Kent Grammar. Public schools at senior level include Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Eastbourne and Brighton.

Mainline rail: High Brooms (approximately 0.8 miles on foot) and Tunbridge Wells (approximately 0.9 miles on foot), with fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street with journey times from 48 minutes. The Centaur Commuter Coach service also stops along the St John's Road.

Communications: The A26 joins the A21 just North of the town, linking through to the M25 (junction 5) London orbital motorway, and thereby to the national motorway network, and to the South coast. Gatwick Airport is about 23 miles to the West, accessible via the motorway or via the A264.

Square Footage: 2,373 sq ft
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Directions

Postcode - TN4 9NG \r

Additional Info

Local Authority Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.

Services: Mains Gas, Electricity, Water & Drainage.