Location

Dating back to the 1860s, Broadwater Down is an historic and sought-after wide and tree-lined residential road. With many period properties and modern newly-built homes, it lies within a Conservation area on the ever-popular south side of Tunbridge Wells.

The historic Pantiles is about 0.9 miles away and TN2, a popular local store and off-licence, can be found on Frant Road, next door to The Bull pub. The Woodland Trust’s Hargate Forest, with its network of walking trails, can be accessed directly from Broadwater Down and Broadwater Forest is also nearby. The town centre is about 1.4 miles and offers an extensive range of shops, restaurants, bars and two theatres.

Tunbridge Wells station (under a mile) provides regular services to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street (via London Bridge and Waterloo East). The recently dualled A21 links the town to the M25 to the north.

Well-regarded schools in the area include primaries in Frant (about 1.8 miles) and Tunbridge Wells, Holmewood House (Langton Green), Rose Hill and The Mead preparatories. Senior schools include Mayfield School for Girls, Kent Grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge and public schools in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Eastbourne and Bedes in Upper Dicker.

Description

Located in this sought-after area, 21 Broadwater Down is an imposing detached period property that was divided into six apartments in the late-20th century. Forming the front portion of the ground floor, with direct access to a delightful private garden, Flat 1 is elegantly proportioned and beautifully presented throughout.

The apartment has been extended historically to provide well-appointed accommodation arranged to make the most of the view over the private garden from the principal rooms. There are attractive period features throughout, including folding shutters, exposed floorboards, decorative coving, and deep skirting boards which add to the character, whilst good ceiling heights and generous bay windows combine to give a light and airy feel.

The spacious sitting room has a full-height square bay window to the garden and a fireplace with a painted wood surround, cast iron slips, and a slate hearth. The kitchen/dining room has a vaulted ceiling incorporating two roof lights and French windows that frame the pretty outlook over the garden. The kitchen/diner is fitted with pale wood units, with a peninsula unit separating the kitchen and dining areas. A walk-in larder fitted with shelving offers ample storage.

The principal bedroom with en suite has a full-height window bay again offering a wonderful view of the garden. A further double bedroom and bathroom complete the accommodation.

21 Broadwater Down is set well back from the road, with a shared driveway that also serves High Birch to the rear. Allocated residents’ and visitors’ parking is provided to the side of the driveway. To the rear, the private garden can be accessed directly from the kitchen/dining room and comprises a gravel terrace spanning the front elevation with steps down to a level area of lawn. There is a useful garden studio with power and insulation that could be used as a home office or workshop. The cellar store is accessed via steps leading down from the driveway, to the side of the building. An ornamental pond sits towards the western boundary whilst the surrounding borders are well stocked giving seasonal colour throughout the year. The front and side boundaries are formed of timber trellising supporting climbing roses and clematis. A gate in the side trellis leads to the parking area screened by established shrubs and climbers.

Directions

From Savills in Tunbridge Wells, head north-east on High Street towards Castle Street. In 0.1 miles turn left onto Vale Road. Continue for 0.1 miles and merge onto London Road/A26. At the roundabout, takthe e first exit onto Nevill Street. Continue on Neville Street for 0.4 miles and then turn right onto Broadwater Down. In 0.3 miles, Flat 1, 21 Broadwater down will be on the left.

All distances and times are approximate.