The Old Vicarage Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Enjoying a central location within walking distance of both the town and station, a fine and handsome detached villa dating from the mid nineteenth century, refurbished in recent times yet retaining many period features and set within colourful gardens together with garaging and a potential annexe. In total approximately 0.29 acres (0.12 h)
The Old Vicarage 31 Lansdowne Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 2NQ Mileages Tunbridge Wells, Victoria Centre 0.3 miles; Tunbridge Wells Station (London Bridge from 44 mins) 0.6 miles; Tunbridge Wells, Pantiles 1.1 miles; A21 Intersection 1.8 miles; Gatwick Airport 23.6 miles; Central London 43 miles (All distances and times approximate) Accommodation Porticoed entrance porch, reception hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom. Garden level Hall with separate external access, media room, family room, reception room, utility room, bar, wine store, cloakroom. Principal bedroom with stylish en-suite shower room and dressing room, two further first floor bedrooms, bathroom, separate WC. Second floor Three further bedrooms, shower room, eaves storage. Outside Tandem garage, single garage, terracing, gardens. In total approximately 0.297 acres (0.12h). 1
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Description Constructed in 1850 and inspired by the Arcadian style earlier employed by Decimus Burton, The Old Vicarage was built originally as the vicarage to St Barnabas Church. Classical exteriors of painted stucco with quoin detailing, and large sash windows with decorative scroll work, are complimented by intricate wrought iron work and a porticoed entrance. Internally the house retains a quiet grandeur with elegant reception rooms boasting tall ceilings with cornicing and period fireplaces. Refurbished in recent times by the present owners, the character of the property has further been enhanced by the inclusion of contemporary treatments. Glazing to all of the windows has been upgraded, timber floors repaired and exposed, slate flooring with under floor heating laid in both the reception hall and through to the kitchen/breakfast room, which has hand painted cabinetry with black granite work surfaces and French doors out to the rear. The garden level accommodation is presently arranged to provide further reception areas, a utility room and a media room with bar, but as there is external access, this could be reformed to create an annexe/separate apartment. The upper levels are given over to six bedrooms, three of which are on the second floor along with a second bathroom. The master suite is an example of the fusion of old and new having a traditionally styled bedroom, which connects to a highly contemporary en suite shower room, which in turn connects to the dressing room with distinctive wardrobe treatment. The remaining two first floor bedrooms have views over the rear gardens and period fireplaces sharing the family bathroom with its roll top bath and separate shower cubicle. Situation The Old Vicarage occupies a convenient position with a short walk of Tunbridge Wells town centre and St James Primary School 3
with the mainline station just over half a mile distant. The Royal Spa town of Tunbridge Wells has a vibrant and eclectic community with a marvellous selection of restaurants, pubs, cafés and boutiques in the famous Pantiles district and historic High Street as well as a growing independent restaurant, café and bar scene in and around Camden Road, which is close-by. Within Tunbridge Wells there are superb sports and leisure facilities including a leisure centre, two golf courses and two theatres and the town offers excellent educational facilities for boys and girls of all ages including Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Girls, Skinners School for Boys, Holmewood House, The Mead and Rosehill Prep Schools. Gardens and Grounds The property is approached over a sweeping gravel driveway with in and out access. Set back behind a retaining wall with shrubbery, the property holds a commanding position not far from St James Church. Covered parking is provided by two garages (one being tandem in length) either side of the house whilst there is a useful garden store to one side. The rear garden is an excellent size for such a central location and a wide terrace traverses the width of the house and has steps down to a large expanse of lawn with herbaceous borders. Mature trees including apple, plum, walnut and pear and shrubs provide seclusion. Tenure: Freehold. Services: All mains services. Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. Council Tax: Band H. Directions From the train station proceed up Mount Pleasant and turn right at the traffic lights. At the mini roundabout continue straight over into Lansdowne Road and as the road continues to the right, The Old Vicarage can be found on the left hand side. 4
The Prime and Country House Department 0207 493 8222 primeandcountryhouse@hamptons-int.com Tunbridge Wells Sales 18-20 London Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1DA 01892 516611 tunbridgewells@hamptons-int.com hamptons.co.uk 5
The Old Vicarage Approximate gross internal area. Main house = 5,270 sq ft / 489.6 sq m, Garages = 605 sq ft / 56.2 sq m, Total = 5,875 sq ft / 545.8 sq m For clarifi cation, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specifi c fi ttings. Room sizes are approximate and rounded: they are taken between internal wall surfaces and therefore include cupboards/shelves, etc. Accordingly, they should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Formal notice is also given that all fi xtures and fi ttings, carpeting, curtains/blinds and kitchen equipment, whether fi tted or not, are deemed removable by the vendor unless specifi cally itemised within these particulars. Hamptons International is a trading name of Countrywide Estate Agents. Head Offi ce: 7th Floor, United Kingdom House, 180 Oxford Street, London W1D 1NN