An extremely spacious two bedroom duplex apartment situated within a large Victorian Villa with its own private entrance in sought after location close to the town centre, share of freehold, sitting room with open fireplace, large reception/dining hall, garage and parking space.
An extremely spacious two bedroom duplex apartment with period features situated within a large Victorian Villa.
As you enter through your own private front entrance we feel sure you can not fail to be impressed by the high ceilings and space offered throughout this two bedroom apartment arranged over the ground and lower ground floors of this impressive Victorian Villa. The property itself offers a wide range of features which include a large reception/dining hall - large enough to accommodate a family sized table and seating - the sitting room located at the rear has high ceilings, a large bay window and feature open fireplace with a similar proportioned room forming the main bedroom situated at the front, also having a large bay window, high ceilings and a focal point fireplace. The kitchen has a range of wall and base units with some fitted appliances and a downstairs cloakroom is situated close to the rear entrance providing your own direct access to the rear gardens. Stairs from the reception dining hall lead down to the lower ground floor hallway which has the unusual feature of direct access through a door into two large storage rooms which provide a wonderful opportunity for alternative uses, subject to obtaining consents should you wish to change their current use. Also on the lower ground floor level is a generous second bedroom with plenty of wardrobe storage and a separate shower room. Externally the property is surrounded by well tended gardens with parking provided on a gravelled driveway, with this particular apartment having the benefit of its own large attached garage. Heating is provided via a gas central heating system with radiators and double glazing helps keep both maintenance and fuel bills to a minimum. This home is one of only four within this Victorian Villa and benefits from a share of freehold. With both the demand we experience for this particular location and period style homes, we have no hesitation in recommending you view without delay.
Private Front & Rear Entrance - Entrance Porch - Reception/Dining Hall - Cloakroom/WC - Kitchen With Appliances - Sitting Room With High Ceiling, Large Bay Window & Open Fireplace - Bedroom One With High Ceilings, Bay Window - Bathroom - Lower Ground Floor Hallway With Direct Access To Two Large Storage Rooms Providing Lots Of Potential For Alternative Use, Subject to Obtaining Any Necessary Consents - Generous Second Bedroom With Built-In Wardrobes - Separate Shower room - Gas Central Heating Via Radiators - Double Glazing - Garage & Additional Parking Space - Share Of Freehold - Sought After St. James Location, Close To Town Centre
The accommodation comprises. Etched glass panelled double entrance doors to:
ENTRANCE PORCH: Attractive tiled floor, coat hanging space, etched glass panelled double doors to:
RECEPTION/DINING HALL: High ceilings, two radiators, wall lighting, dado rail, etched glass panelled door giving direct access to the rear gardens.
CLOAKROOM/WC: White low level WC, corner wall mounted wash hand basin, dado rail, single radiator, built-in cupboard, coved ceiling. Window to rear.
SITTING ROOM: Benefitting from high ceilings with cornice and ceiling rose and a large bay window with rear outlook, single radiator, wall lighting, power points. Period fireplace with marble surround and open grate.
KITCHEN: Fitted with a range of panelled wall and base units with work surfaces over. Stainless steel one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Electric double oven and four burner gas hob with extractor fan. Integrated fridge/freezer. Tiling adjacent to worktops, wood effect flooring, wall mounted gas fired combination boiler, power points. Window to side.
BEDROOM 1: High ceilings with ceiling cornice and ceiling rose, single radiator, wall lighting, built-in storage cupboards. Period marble focal point fireplace. Large bay window to front.
BATHROOM: White suite comprising of a panelled shower/bath with mixer tap and wall shower spray, glazed shower screen, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and storage cupboards beneath. Space for washing machine, additional built-in drawer storage with counter worktop. Tiled floor, part tiled walls, single radiator, extractor fan, ceiling cornice, wall mounted cabinet with pelmet lights and vanity mirror.
Stairs lead from the reception/dining hall down to:
LOWER GROUND FLOOR HALLWAY: Single radiator, understairs storage space, void access and door giving access to store rooms. The large storage area has been divided into two large chambers, power, light, extractor fan. Door giving access to the garden. This area is ideal for conversion or alternative uses subject to obtaining any necessary consents.
BEDROOM 2: Windows to rear and side, single radiator, coved ceiling, wardrobes providing storage.
SHOWER ROOM: White pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, low level WC, shower cubicle with electric shower, single radiator, coved ceiling, extractor fan.
OUTSIDE REAR: Communal gardens surround the property and can be accessed either side of the Villa and consist of areas of well stocked beds and borders. A large gravelled area extends to the rear of the property providing seating areas.
OUTSIDE FRONT: To the front of the property is an area of lawn and a gravelled driveway providing off road parking for residents. There is one allocated space as well as space in front of the garage which has wooden entrance doors, internal power and light.
SITUATION: Ferndale is a very desirable location within the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells with the ability to be within a few minutes walk of the Royal Victoria Place shopping centre, home to many of the well known High Street stores together with a variety of cafes, restaurants and bars. There are two theatres and an abundance of local parks including Dunorlan with its boating lake, water fountain and cafe. In the southern part of the town you will find the Old High Street, home to many independent retailers and a little further on the historic Pantiles with its colonnaded walkways and host to many events throughout the year including Jazz on the Pantiles and Farmers Market. Also within the southern part of the town is where you will find the main line station with services to London and the Kent coast with London Bridge, Charing Cross travel time in just under the hour. The property is also convenient for access to both the A26 and A21 linking with the M25 and M23. The area is also well placed for a variety of educational facilities with many top performing schools including St. James primary school along with a selection of grammar and independents.
TENURE: Leasehold with a share of the Freehold
Lease - 125 years from 20 June 2012
Service Charge - currently £2100.00 per year
No Ground Rent
We advise all interested purchasers to contact their legal advisor and seek confirmation of these figures prior to an exchange of contracts.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: C
VIEWING: By appointment with Wood & Pilcher 01892 511211
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Broadband Coverage search Ofcom checker
Mobile Phone Coverage search Ofcom checker
Flood Risk - Check flooding history of a property England - www.gov.uk
Services - Mains Water, Gas, Electricity & Drainage
Heating - Gas Fired Central Heating
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