An outstanding contemporary house, in one of Tunbridge Wells' most prestigious locations.
Dunorlan House is a contemporary designed family home set in an elevated position with outstanding views over Dunorlan Park and 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 anEPC 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 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 a 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 via a private road with an electrically operated gated entrance that opens onto a paved driveway, leading to a spacious parking area and a double garage. The view as you approach gives the impression of arriving at a Mediterranean villa, with beautiful wisteria draped over the covered entrance. The front of the property is surrounded by mature trees, shrubs, and plants, offering complete seclusion. To the side, there is a brick-paved area with a pergola, where the annex is located, complete with its own private garden.An elevated, decked terrace off the kitchen/breakfast room offers an outdoor dining area. The Incredibly private well maintained Garden is an important feature of Dunorlan House. The flat garden below the house extends beyond the width of the house with an extensive useable lawn area that is framed by magnificent rhododendrons and azaleas with the original wall facing thepark that had been laid out by the master landscaper Robert Marnock. The views are stunning throughout all seasons.
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 farm house 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 hous