Listed for £1,150,000
May 31, 2024
Sold for £740,000
2015
Sold for £515,000
2012
A handsome period townhouse found in this central location in Tunbridge Wells perfectly placed for extensive choice of schools, a mainline station and amenities
Description
Having been extended and refurbished historically and further updated and improved by our clients, 185 Upper Grosvenor Road is an impressive, sizeable period townhouse offering immaculately and highly stylishly presented, generously proportioned family accommodation arranged over three floors, enjoying many period features including high ceilings, sash windows, deep skirting boards and some decorative coving.
The ground floor offers a generous and well thought out layout. On entering the reception hall has striking black and white checkerboard tiling, with bespoke fitted storage underneath the elegant staircase. Having knocked through two more modest reception rooms into one, the sizeable double sitting room is found to the front of the house with Herringbone Amtico floors throughout, zoned into two areas, a bay window and Victorian fireplace with attractive marble surround and alcove units to the front and, a TV/film area to the back of the room, with bespoke drinks cupboard. A separate, good-sized study is ideal for today's working from home needs. There is a ground floor cloakroom.
To the rear of the house the impressive extension incorporates a kitchen/breakfast and dining area that overlooks and opens directly onto the paved terrace and gardens beyond through bi-fold doors, this is a super spot for outdoor dining and entertaining and is a lovely extension of the kitchen/dining room in the warmer months. The bespoke Neptune kitchen, which has been refurbished in recent years, comprises both attractive wall and base units together with a central island and breakfast bar and granite worktops, providing plenty of preparation space and storage together with integrated appliances including a large range cooker, dishwasher, wine cooler, washer/dryer and space for an American style fridge/freezer.
The first floor is home to the large principal bedroom, with bay window to the front and bank of fitted wardrobes. There are two further light and spacious double bedrooms and a beautifully appointed bathroom on this floor. The second-floor houses a further double bedroom, with a dressing area leading to a further bathroom.
Outside - The garden has been lovingly landscaped to offer colour, interest and good screening. There are pleached Photinia Red Robbin trees to one side, trailing roses, pretty borders filled with hydrangeas, iris, and alliums and further trees and established planting. There is a large expanse of level lawn which is perfect for child's play, with room for a shed and play area. To the front of the house the driveway provides off-street parking for several vehicles, with electric car charging point, a "wall" of roses to one side and separate side access to the rear.
Location
Royal Tunbridge Wells is an 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 many cafés, restaurants including The Ivy, Thackerays, Old Fish Market, Essence, The Warren, there are two theatres locally at The Assembly Halls and Trinity Theatre, together with the newly rejuvenated civic centre, The Amelia Scott.
Tunbridge Wells High Street (approximately 1.3 miles on foot) is linked by the delightful Chapel Place walkway to the historic Pantiles, known for its charming Georgian colonnade and summer Jazz festivals, food and craft markets. There are cricket and tennis facilities at the Nevill grounds (2.1 miles) and the renowned Nevill Golf Club is within 3 miles. Combined with the extensive choice of highly-regarded schools in the area, Tunbridge Wells is an excellent choice for families.
185 Upper Grosvenor Road also benefits from the proximity to Grosvenor & Hilbert Park, the park has been rejuvenated in recent years and offers Table 8 Café, The Hub, many historical features such as Marnock Lake and dripping wells, the Community Orchard and much more. The town centre is just 0.5 miles away on foot.
There are many highly-regarded state and private schools in the area including St. John's CEP School, Skinners’ Grammar School for boys, Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar, St Gregory’s Catholic School, Bennett Memorial Diocesan, Tunbridge Wells Boys’ Grammar, Rose Hill Preparatory and Beechwood Sacred Heart.
Mainline rail: High Brooms is 0.5 miles from the property (on foot), with regular services to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street (via London Bridge & Waterloo East).
The Centaur Commuter Coach also stops opposite this station.
The M25 can be accessed at junction 5 via the A21, linking to other motorway networks, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and the Channel Tunnel terminus.
Square Footage: 2,433 sq ft
Directions
Postcode - TN1 2EF.
Additional Info
Local Authority Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.
Mains Gas, Electricity, Water and Drainage.
Agents Note: A small patch of Japanese Knotweed was found at the property in 2015, successful eradication took place between 2016-19 with Elcot. A 10 year PCA certificate was issued in 2020 (eradication achieved and Knotweed has not been present for 5+ years). Full documentation available.
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