Flat for sale in Dene Park, Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge, Kent TN11

Exceptional duplex apartment of elegant proportions set within this imposing country residence with communal grounds.

Description
South Hall is an impressive duplex apartment arranged over the first and second floors of this imposing Victorian country residence. The building dates from the late 1800s and the apartment has been recently updated and refurbished, providing modern fixtures and fittings whilst enhancing many period features. Also of note is the attractive octagonal turret together with the imposing vaulted former chapel located on the second floor. Features include modern kitchen and bathroom suites, high ceilings, ceiling roses, cornice and picture rails. There is also a separate cellar, two garages and a parking space, together with wonderful communal gardens and grounds which includes a tennis court.

The communal hall has stairs rising to the first floor and private entrance to South Hall where a cloakroom and utility room is located.

The principal reception room serves well as a sitting and dining room, featuring a fireplace and superb far reaching views over the gardens and countryside beyond.

Double doors lead to the modern fitted kitchen comprising a comprehensive range of wall and base cupboards with a matching island unit and integral appliances by Gaggenau and Miele. The breakfast area is located within the charming octagonal turret which allows 180 degree far reaching views.

Completing this floor is a bedroom with fitted wardrobes and served by a modern en suite shower room.

Arranged over the second floor is the impressive former chapel with a striking Victorian panelled vaulted ceiling and timber architraves. This versatile room could be used as a reception room or study.

There are three bedrooms on this floor, all with fitted wardrobes. Two have access to a delightful balcony with superb views, and one of these also has steps to the turret area, also with far reaching views.

An en suite bathroom and separate family bathroom complete this floor.

The apartment has two garages within the grounds together with visitors parking.

The communal gardens amount to about 4 acres, with wide swathes of lawn and mature trees and shrubs, together with views over the beautiful adjoining countryside. Use of the tennis court is granted to all residents.

Agent note: The photographs were taken in April 2021.

Location
• Comprehensive Shopping: Tonbridge (3 miles) and Sevenoaks (7 miles), Tunbridge Wells and Bluewater.
• Mainline Rail Services: Tonbridge (3.2 miles), Hildenborough and Sevenoaks to London Bridge/Cannon Street/Charing Cross.
• Primary Schools: Shipbourne and Tonbridge.
• Secondary Schools: Judd Boys Grammar, Tonbridge Girls Grammar and Weald of Kent Girls Grammar Schools in Tonbridge.
• Private Schools: The Preparatory Schools at Somerhill. Hilden Grange and Hilden Oaks Preparatory Schools in Tonbridge. Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Sackville Public Schools.
• Leisure Facilities: Nizels Golf and Fitness centre in Hildenborough. Poult Wood Golf Club, Tonbridge. Also in Tonbridge are outdoor and indoor pools, the Angel Leisure Centre and a range of sporting clubs to include athletics, football, baseball, swimming and sailing.
• All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,463 sq ft



Directions
From the centre of Tonbridge proceed in a northerly direction along the A227 Shipbourne Road. Just after Tonbridge School on the left, bear right which continues as Shipbourne Road. Proceed over the next two roundabouts out of town for approx.. 1.5 miles. Just after a sharp left hand bend the entrance for Dene Park will be found.

Additional Info
Tenure: Share of the Freehold.
Lease: 999-year lease from January 1991.
Ground rent: N/a
Service charge: Approximately £6,000 per annum