For Sale4 Bedroom Detached House in Poona Road Tunbridge Wells Tn1£1,150,000

If your idea of a dream home is a fascinating residence on a quiet private road, yet only minutes from the station and the town centre in historic Tunbridge Wells, then this delightful three storey family home should be top of your list. It includes stylish and tasteful high end fixtures and fittings such as Burlington fittings in the bathrooms, a Honeywell ‘wet’ underfloor heating system throughout the property, solid oak flooring and bespoke plantation shutters on all the windows. With its traditional Kent weatherboarding exterior, chimneystack, box bay windows and pitched roof front entrance it has instant appeal even before you cross the threshold. This delightful property is approached along a private road with an off road parking space and two additional parking spaces on the road including one with an electric charging point. Steps lead up to the charming original fisherman’s village front door, sourced from Devon that opens into the spacious dining room with a box bay window and a staircase to the first floor that includes an understairs cupboard, a built in banquette seat that is perfect as a ‘book nook’ and bespoke shelving. The delightful sitting room also has a large box bay window and a charming fireplace with a log burner that keeps the area lovely and warm. (This will have to be reconnected) An open archway leads from the dining room to the stunning kitchen/breakfast room with Jerusalem Gold limestone flooring. It was designed by Tom Howley and features a stainless steel range cooker and Palma Grey shaker style units with Ucon quartz worktops and integrated appliances such as a dishwasher and hidden bin storage. There is also a central island/breakfast bar and French doors to the rear courtyard as well as an adjacent cloakroom and equally well fitted utility room with a fridge freezer and built in washing machine. You will never have to queue for the bathroom in this house as the first floor includes two large double bedrooms with box bay windows, fitted cupboards and en suite facilities. One has a shower room and the other features a free standing cast iron bath with claw feet.  On the second floor there is the luxurious principal suite with its partially vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, the fabulous bathroom with a Witt and Berg free standing chrome and nickel bath, a walk-in shower with a rainfall shower head and twin basins. The whole bathroom is luxuriously tiled in a wet room style and includes a ‘his and hers’ Burlington sink. There is also an adjacent dressing room off the master suite.  The second floor also includes a vaulted ceiling double bedroom that would make an excellent nursery or study but also fits a Queen sized bed and has views over the greenery of Claremont School’s field. The delightful paved rear courtyard includes a charming pergola covered seating area, designed by a garden architect using the best materials and a tasteful ‘living wall’ and is ideal for outdoor entertaining. What the owners say: We love this beautiful house as it is in such a special location so close to the station, the Pantiles and excellent local schools including the popular Claremont primary which can be seen from the house and is the only location that is ‘definitely’ in the catchment area. It is also quiet and peaceful with no road noise, it being situated on the bend of Poona Road, away from main arterial routes and, because it is a private road, it is very secure for both children and pets. The verge outside the house is partially owned by the property and represents a fun gathering place for the road’s community to gather and have a bonfire of for the children to play safely. We have designed the interior to be luxurious and individual but still practical including the underfloor heating system that can be controlled from your phone and thermostatically control each room independently. Even the two Velux windows in the kitchen can be controlled from your phone and include rain sensors so they automatically shut. As the house was originally built in 1837 we felt strongly that it should be restored to its former glory and have paid attention to every single detail with no expense spared. As a result it has been given the highest accolade by the town’s ‘Civic Society,’ which looks out for excellence in development and conversion and was awarded by the Mayor. This house has been a wonderful place to live with a real community feel but also being detached with its own off road parking area has also been a godsend, giving us the best of both worlds. We have poured our heart and soul into every part of the design and, while we have loved living here, it’s now ready for someone new to enjoy it and the close-knit local community where we have made many friends. Tunbridge Wells or, more formally Royal Tunbridge Wells, became a famous spa town in Regency times when it was frequented by the aristocracy who came to take the waters and enjoy the entertainment organised by Beau Nash. Much of this historic town was developed during that time including the famous Pantiles that now offers a delightful mix of independent shops, bars and restaurants, including the number one rated ‘Boutique’ in the UK, while the rest of the town also includes high street stores, a variety of excellent eateries, individual shops, hair and beauty salons and a number of luxury and boutique hotels as well as retail parks and a station with trains that will get you to London within an hour.  With regard to education there are a number of primary and secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted including St Peters’ C of E primary and the Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, the St Gregory’s Catholic School and Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School. You will also find excellent private schools in the area including Rosehill, The Mead, Holmewood House and Beechwood prep and secondary school as well as the famous Tonbridge School founded in 1553. Additional entertainment facilities include a nine-screen Odeon cinema, the Trinity theatre, the well-respected Assembly Theatre and exhibitions in the Amelia Scott cultural centre. For sports enthusiasts there are a variety of sports facilities available including the Neville golf club, cricket, football and rugby clubs as well as the indoor sports and a swimming pool while the tennis club is one of the oldest in the country with 21 courts including 8 grass courts. Sprint and summer brings plenty of festivals for adults and children alike. One not to be missed is the ‘Jazz on the Pantiles’ where people can enjoy al fresco dining while listening to some of the best live music in the Southeast while eating a range of wonderful food at the same time.