Guide price
£495,000
2 bed flat for saleFrant Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: D
About this property
Ground floor flat within a handsome period conversion
Detached studio/home office
Highly convenient town location
Within 0.5 miles of the Pantiles, High Street and station
Two double bedrooms and a beautiful reception room
High ceilings, striking and impressive original features
Communal gardens
Allocated resident parking
EPC Rating = D
A beautiful and unique flat within this handsome period conversion with a detached studio.
Description
Flat 4, is a spacious ground floor apartment in this striking period property, benefitting from tall ceiling heights, well-proportioned rooms and large timber-framed windows, with the original shutters in place. On entering the flat, via the communal entrance hall with secure entry system, the impressive reception hall leads onto the light-filled sitting room with its large feature fireplace, wonderful decorative cornicing and attractive outlook over the gardens to the rear.
The kitchen cleverly utilises the space on offer with both base and wall units, providing good storage and preparation space, together with integrated electric oven and hob, fridge and dishwasher.
The flat offers flexible accommodation to suit a variety of needs. It features a generous double bedroom with ample space, with two built-in wardrobes and room for additional furniture, while a further room, currently arranged as a formal dining room, could readily serve as an additional bedroom or home office if desired. A well-appointed bathroom completes the accommodation within the flat.
Flat 4 further benefits from the rare and attractive addition of a detached studio, a highly unusual and noteworthy feature. This versatile space offers excellent flexibility and would be ideal for those working from home, creative use, or guest accommodation. Currently arranged as a guest bedroom, the studio is equipped with electric storage heating and its own shower room with WC, making it a fully self-contained and practical addition to the property.
Outside - 14 Frant Road is approached over a communal driveway, with allocated residents parking. Mature trees and evergreen shrubs provide a substantial screen from the road, with further planting to border beds to give year-round structure and seasonal colour. Flat 4, enjoys private and direct access to the well maintained communal gardens that wrap around the side and rear of the building, offering a delightful space for outdoor entertaining.
Location
14 Frant Road is situated on the popular south side of town, close to the station and the historic Pantiles, Georgian shopping arcade, which can be reached within about a 0.3 mile walk, with the vast open spaces of The Common, with its network of footpaths and a cricket pitch, only just beyond. Tunbridge Wells offers a very good choice of shopping, as well as two theatres and a wide variety of cafés, bars and restaurants and the High street and Pantiles area is very much at the heart of this.
Mainline rail: Tunbridge Wells (about 0.5 miles), regular services to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street (via London Bridge and Waterloo East).
State and Private Schools: Many well-regarded schools in the area include primaries in Tunbridge Wells, plus Holmewood House (Langton Green), Rose Hill and The Mead preparatory schools. At secondary level, there are a variety of state schools, including the Kent Grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge. Also, there are well regarded private schools including Mayfield School for girls, Tonbridge for boys and Sevenoaks and Eastbourne, which are co-ed.
Communications: The A26 joins the A21 to the North of Tunbridge Wells, linking to the M25, Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the M20 (Channel Tunnel) to the North and the coast to the South.
All distances are approximate.
Square Footage: 970 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 147 years remaining.
Additional Info
Agents note: The lease on the studio expires in February 2082 (56 years remaining). The lease on the apartment expires in 2173 (146 years remaining).
Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
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Tenure
Leasehold (146 years)
Service charge
£3,036 per year
Council tax band
C
Ground rent
£50
Ground rent date of next review
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