For Sale2 Bedroom Apartment in Forest Gate House, Tunbridge Wells, TN2£500,000

What the owners say: We wanted an apartment that had something special, that wasn’t a generic apartment block, and this certainly met all our criteria. We loved the luxury feel of the building, its individuality and unusual design that was recognised by the industry as it won the What House Best Apartment Scheme in 2022 and the Tunbridge Wells Civic Society Award the same year. It's been very thoughtfully designed to be in-keeping with the natural woodland surroundings and features luxury finishes and design elements, like high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows, that beautifully merge comfort, style and practicality.  We also loved the fact that it was a small development of just nine apartments, built into the hillside, surrounded by trees, landscaped gardens and an incredible woodland, yet still just a stones’ throw from all the amenities we could want. We chose our first-floor apartment for its superb position and layout, especially the incredible open plan kitchen/ living area, with ample light, a lovely balcony, high ceilings and a huge four-seater quartz bar top. The utility room has also proved to be a very useful and practical space to have.  There are gorgeous walks in the adjacent woods, and we are just minutes from the centre of Tunbridge Wells. Indeed, we have the best of both worlds - a peaceful country style environment with access to everything the town has to offer as well as within easy reach of London. Also, Broadwater Down is a very exclusive area as it was originally owned by the Abergavenny Estate and the fourth Earl decided to develop it to cater for the up-and-coming wealthy middle classes wanting to live in a fashionable town. 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. While the rest of the town includes high street stores, a variety of eateries, individual shops, hair and beauty salons and a number of luxury and boutique hotels as well as retail parks. Entertainment facilities include a nine-screen Odeon cinema, the Trinity theatre, the well-respected Assembly Hall Theatre and exhibitions in the Amelia Scott cultural centre. While trains from the station can be in London Bridge in under 45 minutes. With regard to education there are a number of primary and secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted including St James and St Peters’ C of E primary schools and secondary schools including Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, the St Gregory’s Catholic School as well as Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School and Skinners Grammar School. Claremont Primary has also been judged Outstanding in various categories. You will also find excellent private schools in the area including Rosehill, The Mead, Kent College, Holmewood House and Beechwood prep and secondary school.