Feature Development – Broadwater House, Royal Tunbridge Wells
The restoration and conversion of a period property of character to an exclusive collection of high-specification in one of Kent’s most sought-after residential locations has seen keen sales at Broadwater House, but there’s still an opportunity to buy here.
Broadwater House is a Victorian property built for William the 4th Earl of Abergavenny with the help of developer George Mansfield to appeal to upper and middle-class families. At the time, it was the latest step in a fascinating history of the site which includes visits from aristocracy and royalty in Tudor times and from Queen Victoria herself. Over time, the are known as Broadwater Down adapted from hunting grounds to a place attracting wealthy residents as Tunbridge Wells became a fashionable spa town.
The site combines the tranquillity of its location in a conservation area within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the neighbouring Hargate Forest, with the convenience of just a five-minute drive to Royal Tunbridge Wells’ exceptional range of shops and amenities. From national and international brands to individual, independent outlets, there’s an impressive collection of places for ‘retail therapy’ as well as places to eat and drink or enjoy and evening out. There’s the bonus of the farmers’ market which takes place twice every month for local and artisan specialist producers to offer a wealth of choice in food, drink and other goods.
Tunbridge Wells station is on the London-Hastings line with a journey time of 55 minutes into Lodnon Charing Cross for work or leisure journeys, and it’s under 40 minutes to the increasingly popular coastal resort.
To make the most of this desirable mix of seclusion and convenience, there’s still an opportunity to purchase an apartment at Broadwater House. Plot 8 is a great example and is the last remaining unit with private outdoor space, a balcony with a south-westerly aspect and views across the landscaped gardens. In common with the specification of all properties here it comes with a host of bespoke joinery and features such as kitchen units, fitted wardrobes, TV units and bathroom vanity fittings. There is also the luxury of top-brand kitchen appliances, quartz worktops, contemporary en suites and bathrooms, chrome fixtures and a high-end dimmable lighting system.
Floor-to-ceiling windows mean a flood of natural light throughout the property and there’s plenty to minimise environmental use and maximise energy efficiency, such as underfloor heating, mechanical ventilation and heat recovery unit, and electric car compatible parking. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom property is priced at £565,000.
Plot 14 and Plot 15 are both available and priced at £650,000 and £635,000. They have the same specification as Plot 8 and the sense of space throughout is exceptional, with a living area with celling heights at 3.7m in the centre and generous floorplans – Plot 14 on the second floor, for example, stretches to over 1,000 sq ft with numerous useful storage cupboards, and both bedrooms have an en suite. Bedroom one is particularly opulent, with a dressing room and an en suite with feature bathtub and twin basins.
Find out more about Broadwater House from Clearview Developments.
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