£1,250,000 /Sale price

A handsome, Victorian townhouse, offering considerable potential found in the sought after St. James' area of Tunbridge Wells, perfectly placed for the schools and amenities of the town. DescriptionHaving been in the same ownership for nearly fifty-five years, 23 St. James Road now offers a wonderful opportunity for a new family to put their stamp on the property moving forward, modernising, extending and configuring the house as they wish, subject to all necessary consents.The well-proportioned accommodation is set across four floors and enjoys a wealth of period features typical for a property of this era, including high ceilings, sash windows, deep skirting boards, dado and picture rails. The ground floor is currently arranged with a sizeable and welcoming sitting room to the front of the house with a pleasant elevated view through the large bay window. There is a separate study, ideal for today's working from home needs. The generous, light-filled kitchen/breakfast room is to the rear of the house with the fitted kitchen providing good storage and preparation space, with ample room for a large table and seating area, creating a very sociable setting with direct access onto the raised decked terrace and gardens beyond.There are two large double bedrooms and a single bedroom on the first floor, together with a shower room. There are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom on the second floor.The lower ground floor is currently home to an art studio, a work/store room with sink, a WC, with access to both the garage to the front and gardens to the rear.Outside: 23 St. James Road enjoys a generous, well-screened and established town garden which is perfect for both child's play and outdoor entertaining. The property provides driveway parking for several cars, which a notable asset in this central Tunbridge Wells location.LocationSt. James Road is a highly convenient Tunbridge Wells location offering its residents the perfect base to enjoy all that Tunbridge Wells has to offer. 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. There are two theatres locally at The Assembly Halls and Trinity Theatre, together with the civic centre, The Amelia Scott. The town offers an abundance of cafes and a wonderful selection of highly regarded independent and national restaurants together with a mixture of national multiple retailers and independent shops. Nearby Camden Road also offers a very good variety of restaurants, coffee shops, two artisan bakeries, Italian deli, beauticians, fishmongers, butcher, green grocers and so much more with an eclectic mix of independent shops.Excellent cricket and tennis facilities at the Nevill grounds, approximately 2 miles away and the renowned Nevill Golf Club is also located approximately 2.8 miles away. Dunorlan Park, The Common and parks such as The Grove and Calverley Grounds, all lie within approximately 1.1 miles on foot.Schools: There are many highly-regarded schools in the vicinity, including St James' Primary School (just 0.4 miles on foot) and the girls' and boys' grammars, Bennett Memorial, Skinners Kent Academy, The Wells Free School, Rose Hill and Holmewood House preparatory schools and independent senior schools in Tonbridge, Mayfield, Sevenoaks and Eastbourne.Mainline station: Tunbridge Wells (approximately 0.8 miles on foot) with regular services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street.Communications: The A21 serves Tunbridge Wells, giving access to the M25 to the north and the coast to the south.Square Footage: 2,717 sq ft DirectionsPostcode - TN1 2JY. Additional InfoLocal Authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.Services: Mains Gas, Electricity, Water and Drainage.Please note: 23 St. James Road falls within the local Conservation Area. Tree Preservation Orders are in place.