4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4

A handsome & impressive period townhouse in a highly convenient position with a self-contained flat in this prime central location with far-reaching views over the Common and the town.

Description
49 Mount Ephraim is one of two instantly recognisable, striking semi-detached Victorian townhouses, enjoying an elevated position on Mount Ephraim and wonderful townscape views. The house provides generously proportioned, highly stylish accommodation set across three floors, with a flexible layout that can be used and arranged to suit individual needs. Many period features remain, including fireplaces in the kitchen and sitting room and the large sash picture windows in the principal rooms from which you can appreciate the ever evolving view of the town.

The ground floor has a generous reception hall leading to the formal dining room to the front and the kitchen/breakfast room to the rear. The kitchen/breakfast room benefits from attractive wall and base units providing good storage with a range of integrated appliances, there is good preparation space and ample room for a large dining table for more informal dining. The adjoining utility room has a sink and further storage with access to the external staircase that leads to the gardens.

The first floor is home to an impressive and welcoming sitting room, with views to the front, with an adjoining study area, ideal for working from home. A large double bedroom to the rear overlooks the gardens, with a large dressing area that leads to the en suite shower room. There is also a very conveniently placed laundry room on this floor.

The second floor is home to three further bedrooms; a large double with en suite 'jack and jill' bathroom, that bedroom four can also access and a further large double bedroom with en suite shower.

49a Mount Ephraim is an entirely, self-contained lower ground floor flat. 49a benefits from its own private entrance, there are two bedrooms, a generous sitting room, galley-style kitchen, and shower room. Ideal for overflow accommodation for visiting family and friends, or somewhere to retreat to for working home or for recreational space, the flat also provides an income-generating opportunity for both short-term or long-term letting, should it be desired. There is of course scope to integrate the lower ground floor into the house above, subject to any necessary consents.

Outside: The property benefits from a generous plot, for such a central Tunbridge Wells location, the house is comfortably set back from Mount Ephraim approached via a pathway through the pleasant front garden, with lawn and mature planting to the boundaries.

To the rear enjoys a very pretty part-walled garden with established planting providing interest and colour. A large, sheltered brick-paved terrace creates one large seating/entertaining area with steps and paths leading to a further raised area of lawn with large outdoor dining area under a charming wisteria covered pergola.

The property enjoys the notable benefit of a detached double garage, with EV charging point and parking to the front of the garage. This is accessed via Royal Chase.

Location
Tunbridge Wells is the only spa town in the Southeast of England, with elegant architecture and a variety of cultural, entertainment and shopping attractions, including the historic Pantiles, known for its charming Georgian colonnade, summer live music festivals, regular food and craft markets and Chalybeate Spring. The town offers excellent cultural, leisure and shopping attractions including two theatres locally at The Assembly Halls and Trinity Theatre, together with the civic centre, The Amelia Scott. The town enjoys an abundance and wide variety of cafés and restaurants with a mixture of national multiple retailers and independent shops.

Mount Ephraim is located to the west of the centre of Tunbridge Wells, within close proximity of Tunbridge Wells Common with its network of criss-cross footpaths leading to local landmark Wellington Rocks and the Higher Common Ground cricket pitch offering a wealth of opportunities for walking and recreation.

The house benefits from a highly convenient location, well placed for both ends of the town, the Royal Victoria shopping centre and for the very good amenities in the St. John's area to the north side of Tunbridge Wells. In St. John's there are a number of "mini" supermarkets, including Sainsburys Local, M&S Food and Waitrose. There are many cafés, bars and restaurants, hairdressers and local independent shops, including Basil Wholefoods, Even Flow record & coffee shop, The Cheese Shop, Vintage Emporium and Phoenix Antiques.

The Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre and renowned Nevill Golf Club are within convenient reach, there are also tennis facilities at St Johns and the Nevill grounds and good access to local cycle routes.

State and Private Schools: There are many highly-regarded schools in Tunbridge Wells, including Skinners, twggs, twgsb, Rose Hill prep school, Bishops Down Primary & Nursery School, St John’s CE primary, Bennett Memorial Diocesan and St Gregory’s secondary schools, to the north in Tonbridge, Judd, tgsg and Weald of Kent Grammar. Public schools at senior level include Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Eastbourne and Brighton.

Mainline rail: Tunbridge Wells (approximately 0.5 miles on foot) and High Brooms (approximately 1.2 miles on foot) with fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street with journey times from 50 minutes. The Centaur Commuter Coach service also stops along Mount Ephraim.

Communications: The A26 joins the A21 just North of the town, linking through to the M25 (junction 5) London orbital motorway and thereby to the national motorway network, and to the South coast. Gatwick Airport is about 23 miles to the West, accessible via the motorway or via the A264.

Square Footage: 2,846 sq ft



Directions
Postcode: TN4 8AU.

Additional Info
Local Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Services: Mains gas, electricity, water & drainage. Gas-fired central heating.

Please note 49a Mount Ephraim is on a separate council tax band - A.