
Tunbridge Wells · TN1
London Road
Guide Price
A beautifully light, spacious and characterful apartment set on the fourth floor of the iconic Kentish Mansions, enjoying far-reaching views over the common and the rooftops of Tunbridge Wells.
The home, in the agent’s words
- Family-friendly home within the Claremont Primary, Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar and Skinners' School catchment areas.
- Just a three-minute walk to Tunbridge Wells station, with services to London Bridge in approximately 45 minutes.
- Beautiful views over the Common, with Grove Park and Calverley Grounds on the doorstep.
- Approximately 1,350 sq. ft. of light-filled, low-maintenance accommodation.
- Three-bedroom fourth-floor apartment within an iconic period building overlooking the Common.
- Three double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with dressing area and a versatile third bedroom ideal as a home office.
- Generous reception room with feature fireplace and separate kitchen/dining room.
- Spacious family bathroom with separate bath and shower, plus linen/laundry area.
- Exceptional storage throughout, including fitted cupboards, walk-in wardrobe and airing/storage cupboard.
- Excellent ceiling heights with original cornicing and picture rails throughout.
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Accommodation
Dating back to the 1820s and once the Royal Kentish Hotel, Kentish Mansions is one of Tunbridge Wells' most iconic and recognisable buildings, beautifully positioned overlooking the Common and within easy walking distance of everything the town has to offer. This wonderful three double bedroom apartment occupies a peaceful position on the fourth floor and offers approximately 1,350 sq. ft. of beautifully proportioned accommodation, combining period character with practical modern living. High ceilings, elegant cornicing, picture rails, an abundance of natural light and fast broadband make it equally suited to family life, home working and commuting.
The Living Accommodation
The impressive communal entrance hall reflects the grandeur of this historic building, with its handsome proportions and sweeping staircase. On the fourth floor, a bright landing leads into the apartment, where a wide and welcoming entrance hall provides access to all of the principal rooms.
The kitchen/dining room is thoughtfully designed with quality integrated appliances, generous storage and ample work surfaces, together with space for everyday family dining whilst enjoying rooftop views across Tunbridge Wells. A connecting door leads into the wonderfully light reception room, an elegant living space featuring wooden flooring, a feature fireplace and beautiful views across the Common. Offering ample room for both relaxed seating and formal dining, this is an ideal room for entertaining or simply enjoying the ever-changing outlook.
Bedrooms and Bathroom
All three bedrooms are generous doubles, offering flexible accommodation for families, guests or those working from home. The principal bedroom enjoys lovely front-facing views together with a dressing area, fitted wardrobes, engineered oak flooring and excellent natural light. The two further bedrooms overlook the Common and benefit from feature fireplaces, high ceilings, period detailing and fitted storage. The third bedroom also provides an ideal home office, with fast fibre broadband and an abundance of natural light creating an excellent work-from-home environment.
Storage throughout the apartment is exceptional, including fitted cupboards, a walk-in wardrobe/dressing area and a separate airing and storage cupboard, ensuring the apartment remains practical as well as elegant.
The spacious family bathroom is beautifully appointed with a standalone bath, large walk-in shower, heated towel rail and generous fitted storage, complemented by a useful adjacent linen and laundry cupboard.
The Building and Communal Areas
Kentish Mansions is an elegant landmark building that has been lovingly maintained, with impressive communal areas, a grand entrance hall and secure entry phone system serving both the front and rear entrances.
A particular feature is the rear entrance opening directly onto Chapel Place and Bedford Terrace, placing the independent boutiques, cafés and restaurants of the town centre quite literally on your doorstep.
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National Trading Standards Material Information Part B Requirements (information that should be established for all properties)
Property Construction – other
Property Roofing – vendor has not supplied
Electricity Supply - assumed National Grid
Water Supply - assumed Direct mains water
Sewerage – Standard UK domestic
Heating - Central heating (gas)
Broadband – vendor does not know
Mobile Signal / Coverage - good
National Trading Standards Material Information Part C Requirements (information that may or may not need to be established depending on whether the property is affected or impacted by the issue in question)
Building Safety – no known concerns
Restrictions – no known concerns
Rights and Easements – yes
Flood Risk - no known concerns
Coastal Erosion Risk - no known concerns
Planning Permission - no known concerns
Accessibility / Adaptations - no known concerns
Coalfield / Mining Area - no known concerns
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Connected for everyday life
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Getting about
0.2 milesto Tunbridge Wells Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 6.8 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 7.3 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
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