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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · TN2 5UE
Sold STCReduced £25k (−3.8%) on 26 OctListed 414 days
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About
Tucked away at the end of a peaceful no-through road, this attractive detached house offers an exciting opportunity for buyers seeking a project in one of the most sought after locations in Tunbridge Wells.
This property benefits from spacious rooms and a versatile layout, ready to be reimagined to suit modern family living and individual tastes, and being just a short stroll from the historic Pantiles and vibrant High Street, the property combines a peaceful location with easy access to the town’s extensive amenities.
The accommodation is both flexible and generously sized. On the ground floor, the property welcomes you into a spacious hallway leading to a large sitting room.
This light-filled living space is enhanced by wide picture windows overlooking the front, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere.
To the other side of the hallway is the second reception room, currently used as a dining room and which benefits from French doors opening directly onto the rear garden—perfect for entertaining or enjoying summer evenings.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, providing ample storage and workspace, and is complemented by a separate utility room offering practical space for laundry and appliances.
Also on the ground floor is a third bedroom, which could equally serve as a study, home office, or an additional reception room, depending on individual requirements.
This flexibility makes the layout particularly attractive for families, downsizers, or those looking to create a multi-functional home environment.
Upstairs, the property provides two well-proportioned bedrooms. Both are bright and comfortable, with pleasant views across the surrounding area.
The family bathroom is fitted with a modern shower cubicle and there is also a useful linen cupboard.
From the bedroom, access is available to the loft space, which is part-boarded and offers additional storage potential.
Externally, and to the front, a driveway provides off-road parking and leads to a tandem garage, which not only offers excellent storage and parking but also presents scope to be remodelled or converted into further accommodation as many on the road have already done, subject to the necessary consents.
Additional parking is available on the drive, making it practical for families and visitors alike. To the rear, the landscaped garden is a true highlight.
Bordered by mature trees and shrubs, the space is exceptionally private and well maintained, creating a tranquil retreat from everyday life.
Being west-facing, the garden enjoys afternoon and evening sunshine, making it the perfect spot for outdoor dining, gardening, or simply relaxing with a book.
Offered to the market with no onward chain, this detached house presents a superb opportunity for buyers seeking a home that offers the potential to be remodelled, and its quiet, tucked-away position belies its excellent accessibility: within minutes, you can be enjoying the boutique shops, cafés, and restaurants of the Pantiles, the amenities of the High Street, and nearby transport links.
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EPC Rating: D Location This house occupies a lovely position, set at the end of a no-through road just off from Broadwater Down and a short walk from The Pantiles.
Broadwater Down is ideally situated on the favoured south side of the vibrant spa town of Tunbridge Wells which has an array of restaurants, shops and leisure facilities.
The historic Pantiles area, with its elegant colonnaded walkway believed by many to be the most pleasant place in Tunbridge Wells to browse, shop, eat, drink and stroll.
For further shopping opportunities, Royal Victoria Place is close at hand, and the award-winning Bluewater Shopping Centre is under 30 miles distant.
If you want to escape to the coast, then the lovely seaside towns are easily accessible by car or public transport.
There are many independent and state schooling options in the area, including those in the much sought-after Kent Grammar system and the mainline station offers a fast and frequent service to Central London.
Rear Garden Private and secluded mature garden Parking - Garage Parking - Driveway
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