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Tunbridge Wells is located approximately 38 miles to the south east of central London in North West Kent, and approximately 16 miles to the south of the M25 (Junction 5) via the A21(T). Neighboring towns include Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, approximately 4 and 12 miles to the north, respectively.
Main line rail services are provided direct from Tunbridge Wells to London’s Charing Cross in approximately 50 minutes. There is easy access to Gatwick Airport, around 24 miles to the west, and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone, some 55 miles to the south east.
Tunbridge Wells Retreat is situated in the town’s Conservation Area, adjoining The Common and within 400 metres on the town`s main line train station. The “old” High Street and historic Pantiles are also close by.
Description
This property comprises a landmark period building arranged over garden level, raised ground and two upper floors and currently comprises a 37-bedroom hotel. There are ancillary restaurant & bar, kitchen, rear terrace and gardens, meeting room, sports bar, office, owners flat, staff room, additional storerooms and large roof spaces – (potential for additional rooms).
Planning Application
A planning application has been submitted for the conversion and refurbishment of the existing building, along with small extensions, to provide 19 apartments – decision pending. Planning reference – 19/01515/FULL
Proposal
To be sold subject to planning approval.
Guide price on application.
Viewings
The Retreat is a going concern, so all viewings are to be strictly by appointment and accompanied.
Plans are available on the website – www.durlings.co.uk
Proposed Accommodation
The planning application proposes the following schedule of apartments.
Block Apartment Beds sq m sq ft
No. 55 1 2 138 1485
2 2 113 1216
3 1 60 640
4 1 61 654
5 3 121 1305
6 1 59 635
7 1 58 624
8 2 115 1238
9 1 62 666
10 2 96 1033
No. 56 1 2 142 1528
2 2 108 1163
3 2 110 1184
4 2 108 1158
5 1 73 789
No. 57 1 2 109 1173
2 2 84 904
3 2 87 936
4 2 79 850
Totals 19 1782 19185
Summary of units: –
1 beds – 6
2 beds – 12
3 bed – 1
The hotel was originally 3 separate buildings, since inter linked, and may provide the purchaser the opportunity to phase the development or introduce alternative uses.
