4 bedroom detached house for sale

Dunorlan House is a contemporary-designed family home set in an elevated position with outstanding views over Dunorlan Park and the lake. The position is unique, and the current owners have extended and reconfigured the property to include large glazed units facing south, taking advantage of the wonderful views. The enhancements undertaken by the current owners include complete re-decoration of the house, re-configuration and addition of extra accommodation. Dunorlan House has impressively achieved an EPC A rating and benefits from 46 solar panels. All of the work has been done to a high standard and to preserve the architectural style of the house.

The accommodation extends to over 5,600 sq ft, and the living spaces are thoughtfully arranged over two floors and the spaces are well balanced between formal and informal living and offer exceptional entertainment areas that are extremely light and bright with full-height south facing windows along the length of the façade.

The principal reception rooms on the ground floor comprise a large sitting room with an open fireplace, dining room and a family room and study area, all with impressive ceiling heights and finished to an exquisite standard throughout.

The ground floor features a bespoke Smallbone kitchen finished in American Walnut, which is well equipped with a work island, fitted Miele appliances and a larder cupboard. Extended in 2015, the current owners added on the family room which adjoins the kitchen and has direct access out to the rear terrace, an ideal spot for al fresco dining. Accessed off the kitchen is the large utility, which leads directly into the double garage.

Dunorlan House has excellent bedroom accommodation with a generous double aspect principal bedroom suite with an en suite bathroom, dressing room and charming private courtyard. There are two further bedrooms with en suite bathroom, a further bedroom, which is currently set up as a gym and a family bathroom. All of the bedrooms enjoy far-reaching views of the glorious gardens and Dunorlan Park.

The leisure complex with indoor heated and automatic chlorinated swimming pool, spa pool and plant room are accessed from the lower ground floor and also have doors leading out to the garden. An interesting feature is the exposed stone wall from the original dwelling at Dunorlan House.

Dunorlan House is approached from a private road and via an electrically operated gated entrance with sweeping gravel driveway which leads to a large parking area and a double garage building.

To the front, there are a multitude of mature trees, shrubs and plants, making it quite secluded. To the side is a brick-paved path with a pergola leading to the feature garden. There is an elevated decked terrace off the kitchen/breakfast room with part parapet surround and gravel feature.

The incredibly private and well-maintained garden is an important feature of Dunorlan House. Extending to the width of the property, the flat garden has so much usable lawn area and connects to the house very well. The garden provides an excellent backdrop to the house. The vendor has paid great attention to detail, planting multiple mature specimen trees and flower beds.
There is direct access to the park.

Dunorlan Park is an exclusive park in the centre of Tunbridge Wells. In 1823 John Ward, a partner of Decimus Burton, created the lake on the original farm for recreational use. He then sold the farm in 1854 to Henry Reed, who demolished the farmhouse and built a new house – Dunorlan – in Italianate style. The site of the house is high on the ridge, positioned to provide privacy and advantage of the fine views. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council purchased the site in 1945, but unfortunately, due to a fire, the house was demolished in 1958. The site was then sold to private developers, with Dunorlan House being the principal residence constructed in 1998.

For cultural activity, there is no need to travel as Tunbridge Wells boasts its own Theatre and Arts Centre, and a multitude of shops and fine restaurants. For those wishing to commute to London by train, the property is within walking distance of the main line station, which has services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street. For motorists, there is easy access to a number of major road routes, including the A21, which links with the M25 motorway network, and the international airports of Gatwick and Heathrow.

Tunbridge Wells is renowned for the quality of its schooling, both in the private and state sectors. Tunbridge Wells is home to Holmewood House Preparatory School. Within easy driving distance are also some other notable private schools, including, Tonbridge School, Sevenoaks School and Benenden within The Weald. Tunbridge Wells has also retained its grammar school, and Dunorlan House is within the catchment area.

Sporting and recreational interests in the area are well served with golf at Nizels, Lamberhurst and Hever Castle. Horse racing at Lingfield Park, cricket and tennis at Nevill Cricket Ground and Tennis Club. Sailing and fishing are also available nearby; sailing at Bewl Water and Bough Beech Reservoir, and fishing at Chipstead Lakes. There is an abundance of country walks, cycling and riding to be had in the surrounding countryside. The South Downs and Kent & Sussex Coasts are also in close proximity.