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Devonia, 158b, Upper Grosvenor road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2EQ

South East

£650,000

Listed on 19/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
1453 sqft

Description

Devonia is a spacious detached home that has been in the same ownership since the 1980s. Offering approximately 1,315 sq ft of living space, this property features driveway parking, an attached garage, and a generous private rear garden. Originally designed as a three-bedroom house, it has been thoughtfully extended to include a fourth bedroom, a ground-floor bathroom, and a study, enhancing its flexibility for various living arrangements. The extension provides a unique opportunity for multigenerational living or accommodating guests, with essential facilities conveniently located on the ground floor. The original layout comprises a front sitting room, a separate dining room, and an adjoining kitchen. There is potential to modernize and reconfigure these spaces to create an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area that overlooks the garden while maintaining the sitting room as a distinct reception space. For those looking for more ambitious projects, there may be scope to extend above the garage, subject to planning permission, which could increase first-floor accommodation and allow for reimagining the existing ground-floor spaces. Devonia's combination of space, flexibility, and potential makes it an appealing prospect. It can be modernized within its current footprint or transformed over time into a contemporary home. Outside, the property benefits from ample parking and a private garden with established planting. Located just 0.2 miles from Grosvenor & Hilbert Park, residents will enjoy easy access to green spaces and recreational facilities. High Brooms mainline station is approximately 0.5 miles away, providing direct services to central London in under an hour. The area is well-served by schools and local amenities, making it an excellent choice for families. Devonia is offered with no forward chain, presenting a unique opportunity for buyers looking to shape their ideal home.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

Devonia is a detached family home with a flexible layout and ample outdoor space, priced at £650,000, which is slightly below the local average at £447/sqf compared to £465/sqf. While the interior is dated and shows signs of wear, this presents a canvas for new owners to modernize and reconfigure the spaces to better suit their lifestyle. The property offers significant potential for renovation, with the possibility of creating a larger kitchen and living area by opening up the existing layout.

The overall economics are tight, with all-in costs estimated at around £710,000, which is close to the implied local average value of £676,081. This makes the project less appealing from a financial perspective, but the well-sized garden, flexible layout, and proximity to Grosvenor & Hilbert Park add considerable value. With no forward chain, this property is ready for a new owner to transform it into their ideal home.

Key opportunities

  • Flexible layout suitable for multi-generational living or home working.
  • Good-sized private garden that can enhance outdoor living.
  • Opportunity to modernize and rethink the interior spaces to create an open-plan living area.

Key risks

  • All-in costs are tight against local benchmarks, which may limit financial upside.
  • The interior's dated condition requires significant modernization.
  • Potential for damp or other wear and tear issues not fully visible in the photos.

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Devonia, 158b, Upper Grosvenor road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2EQ
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