Connaught Way, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9QP

A sizeable and attractive home with generous gardens in the Culverden Down area of Tunbridge Wells, ideally placed for the extensive choice of schools, stations & amenities of the town.

Description

39 Connaught Way is an attractive, detached family house, which dates back to the early 1930s, found in this coveted residential location in Tunbridge Wells. This sizeable and well-presented home which has been extended and updated over time provides light, spacious, well-proportioned accommodation set across three floors with a flexible layout with up to six bedrooms if required together with generous reception space.

The ground floor provides a flexible layout that can be arranged to suit, our clients currently use the reception room to the front of the house, with attractive bay window as an informal games/family room. There is also a study to the front of the house, ideal for today's working from home needs.

To the rear of the house there is a very impressive sitting room, just over 29 feet in length. This room overlooks and opens onto the terrace and garden to the rear and also connects to the neighbouring kitchen/diner which creates a very sociable space. The large kitchen/dining room mirrors the sitting room in size also overlooking the rear garden. The sleek, modern and fitted kitchen with large central island provides good storage and lots of preparation space, together with a range of integrated appliances. There is ample room for a dining table and further seating creating a real heart to the home with bi-fold doors opening onto the rear terrace and gardens beyond. The paved terrace spans the rear of the house and is ideal for outdoor entertaining and dining. There is a useful utility room and a separate WC completes the ground floor.

The first floor is home to the dual aspect principal bedroom, with pretty bay window to the front; there are three further light and spacious bedrooms on this floor together with the well-appointed family bathroom. There is also a further study on this floor with outlook to the front which offers flexibility of use. The second floor is home to two further bedrooms and a shower room; our clients use bedroom five as a home gym presently, but this could be used in any number of ways.

Outside: 39 Connaught Way sits in a very generous plot, for such a central location, of approximately 0.18 acres. The generous and level garden benefits from a sunny orientation and is well-screened from neighbouring property, with a large expanse of lawn and plenty of room for a large summer house/home office/studio/gym. 39 Connaught Way also has driveway parking to the front of the house for several vehicles and an integral garage.

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, known for its charming Georgian colonnade, summer live music festivals, regular food and craft markets and Chalybeate Spring; there are two theatres locally, an abundance of cafés and restaurants and a mixture of national multiple retailers and independent shops.

The property is also within convenient reach of the Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, The 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 easy access to local cycle routes.

Connaught Way is located on the north-west side of the town, just under a mile from the main shopping centre (on foot) and within 1.3 miles of the High Street, Pantiles and choice of two mainline stations. The property is very well placed for the very good amenities in the St. Johns area on the north side of Tunbridge Wells. In St. Johns there are 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 with three tennis courts, a basketball court, enclosed children's play area, skate park and dog-walking meadow. The St John’s Lawn Tennis Club and the Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre are also within convenient reach.

State and Private Schools: There are many highly-regarded schools in the close vicinity, including Skinners, TWGGS, TWGSB, St John’s CE primary, Bennett Memorial Diocesan and St Gregory’s secondaries all within a mile of the property.

Mainline rail: Tunbridge Wells (about 1 mile) and High Brooms (about 1.5 miles), with fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street with journey times from 50 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. All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,031 sq ft

Directions

Postcode: TN4 9QP.

Additional Info

Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.