Detached house for sale in St. James Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1

The property has been sympathetically renovated to a superb standard, blending its period features with an array of wonderful modern touches to provide characterful and flexible accommodation.

The front door leads into a welcoming entrance hallway with wooden flooring and integrated storage beneath the staircase. The formal sitting room is located at the front of the property with a feature fireplace and a large bay window affording views to the outside. The family room is a superb space with ample space for furnishings and a fireplace.

The open plan kitchen/dining room is considered the hub of the house with a large island, fitted wall and base units, and an aga cooker with a separate utility room; French doors lead out to a fabulous arched veranda with seating, providing a wonderful space for day-to-day life and entertaining.

On the first floor, there are three generous-sized bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom with a roll-top bath. The principal suite enjoys an attractive outlook with a walk-in dressing room with built-in storage and a stylish en suite.

On the second floor, there are two additional bedrooms and a separate study, offering a great work-from-home space.

The property is approached via a private driveway with parking for multiple cars; mature hedging and trees border the front of the property.

To the rear of the house, there is a beautiful veranda with seating area with arched stained glass windows and decorative tiles; steps lead down to a sizeable terrace, providing the perfect backdrop for al fresco dining and entertaining. Beyond the terrace, the garden is mainly laid to lawn with established plants, shrubs, and trees with a summer house and a shed situated at the bottom.

The property is situated in a sought-after location close to the centre of Tunbridge Wells, within easy reach of the principal shopping areas and mainline station with regular commuter services to London Bridge and Charing Cross. There are many major national stores in Royal Victoria Place; specialist shops, boutiques, and independent cafes can be found in the famous Pantiles and the Old High Street, with its elegant colonnades and often hosting fairs and festivals. Tunbridge Wells has a vast array of open spaces provided by a multitude of parks, including Dunorlan Park, with its popular boating lake, Tunbridge Wells Common, and the Grove, with outdoor tennis courts. Leisure facilities within the area include two theatres, a sports and leisure centre, and two golf courses.

The area is renowned for an excellent choice of educational facilities within the state and private sectors and the property is well situated for pedestrian access to the highly regarded St James' Infant and Primary School, as well as the various grammar schools for boys and girls in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.