Summary - CLARENCE HOUSE, 1 APARTMENT 1 CLARENCE ROAD TUNBRIDGE WELLS TN1 1HE
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Characterful one‑bed with gated parking, steps from Tunbridge Wells station — ideal first buy or buy‑to‑let..
Grade II listed lower‑ground apartment with period features
Open‑plan kitchen/lounge/dining with large semi‑circular bay window
Approx. 647 sq ft — unusually large bedroom for a one‑bed flat
One private gated off‑street parking space included
Leasehold c.107 years remaining; average service charge £3,000 pa
Electric heating (boiler/radiators with electric supply) — higher running costs
No private garden shown; lower‑ground level — check light/ventilation
Listed status may restrict alterations and complicate building works
Set within an elegant Grade II listed stucco building, this lower‑ground one‑bed apartment combines period charm with a contemporary open‑plan layout. The living space is brightened by a striking semi‑circular bay window, and the kitchen comes with integrated appliances—ideal for buyers seeking a ready-to-live-in urban home or a strong rental proposition. A gated car park supplies one private off‑street parking space, a rare perk in the town centre.
Practical points are clear: the property is leasehold with c.107 years remaining and an average service charge of around £3,000 per year. The heating is electric, and the building’s listed status will restrict some alterations and can complicate permissions and maintenance options. The apartment sits at lower‑ground level, so buyers should view to check natural light and ventilation meet their needs.
The location is a major draw: approximately 0.2 miles from the mainline station, close to reputable grammar and independent schools, and near Tunbridge Wells’ shops, cafés and parks. For first‑time buyers it offers a manageable, characterful entry into a very affluent market; for investors it presents straightforward lettings potential to commuters and professionals.
Overall this is a stylish, well‑located one‑bed that balances heritage features and practical city‑centre living. Be mindful of the listed constraints, service costs and electric heating when assessing long‑term running and refurbishment plans.
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