5 bed detached house for sale

23 Dorking Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1

A substantial and imposing 1920s double-fronted detached home, positioned on a generous double-width plot within one of the most sought-after roads in the highly regarded St James’ area of Tunbridge Wells.

This is a home that immediately conveys presence and permanence, held within the same ownership for over three decades, a clear reflection of how well it has served as a long-term family base.

To the rear, the house enjoys a particularly special setting, backing directly onto the open expanse of Grosvenor & Hilbert Park. This provides not only a beautiful green outlook but also immediate access to woodland walks, playing fields, a community orchard, and a children’s play area. There is also a convenient pedestrian route through to High Brooms mainline station, making this location as practical as it is picturesque.

Internally, the accommodation is arranged across three floors, with a natural sense of flow and proportion typical of the era. The ground floor offers well-balanced living space, including a full-depth through reception room, creating a bright dual-aspect environment ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining. A kitchen/dining room sits alongside, complemented by a downstairs cloakroom and direct access to the garage and adjoining workshop.

Upstairs, the first floor provides four well-proportioned bedrooms served by a spacious family bathroom with separate shower. The top floor adds further versatility, with an additional bedroom, cloakroom, and access into the eaves, presenting clear potential to create a larger ensuite if desired.

Externally, the plot is a key feature. There is ample parking to both sides and the front of the property, in addition to a large garage, offering flexibility for growing families or multi-vehicle households.

With Tunbridge Wells town centre under a mile away, and a selection of well-regarded schools within walking distance, this is a home that combines scale, setting, and long-term potential offering the next owner an opportunity to both enjoy and evolve the space over time, subject to the usual consents.

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