Skip to content
Get brand editions for Savills, Tunbridge Wells

Langton Road, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

4,456-5,266 sq ft

414-489 sq m

TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • Approximately 4,456 sq. ft. of accommodation, plus cellar and garage, with a total plot of 0.69 acres
  • Set back from the road, approached by the original estate drive, with private parking and garage and mature grounds, including terracing and lawned gardens
  • Offering a grand scale with high ceilings and an abundance of period detail
  • Town and village life, set between Tunbridge Wells and Langton Green, within about 1.9 miles of the mainline railway station and about 1.6 miles to the Pantiles
  • Tunbridge Wells has an extensive range of schools, with Holmewood House at Langton Green and the village primary school
  • EPC Rating = D

Description

The west wing of this substantial and historic Grade II Listed country mansion house, set between Langton Green and Tunbridge Wells.

Description

Once the home of Princess Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria, this important grade II listed brick and stone mansion house is now divided into three Freehold sections. Dornden is the west wing of the property, with the house having undergone extensive alteration and remodelling in 1925, to the designs of the architect, Joseph Compton Hall.

The accommodation is well presented and offers great style throughout, with large, well proportioned rooms being a consistent theme over the principal floors. Period features include panelling, ceiling mouldings and decorative fireplaces, with polished oak floors. The elevations are in brick and stone and there are feature stone mullion windows too.

The kitchen has access to the terrace and garden and incorporates a large bespoke island unit, incorporating the hob and a twin sink, with dishwasher, having further built in units, parquet flooring, down-lighters and a beautiful grey marble period fireplace.

The well established gardens are also an attraction, with extensive ornamental box and yew hedging, a large York stone terrace adjacent to the house, along with two good size lawns, to the front and rear. These are interspersed with a good number and variety of mature shrubs and specimen trees.

The house has its own private turning and parking area, at the end of the house drive, and there is also a garage nearby.

Location

Dornden is found within the highly-regarded and sought-after residential area within the popular village of Langton Green, which is situated within 2 miles of Tunbridge Wells with its comprehensive amenities, shopping, schools, recreational facilities, theatres, pubs and restaurants, including The Beacon which is within 0.4 miles, and historic Pantiles known for its charming Georgian colonnade and summer Jazz festivals, and regular craft and food markets at weekends.

In the village itself, there is a well-regarded 'gastro-pub' - The Hare, overlooking the Village Green, where the popular annual summer fete is held, there is an Indian restaurant, All Saints Church, newsagent, Pavilion Café, as well as the Village Hall with a purpose-built nursery, a petrol station/convenience store and the Groombridge Farm Shop, specialising in produce from Kent and Sussex, is also within 1.5 miles.

For commuters Tunbridge Wells Station is about 1.9 miles and has regular services to Charing Cross and Cannon Street via London Bridge. The popular Centaur commuter bus also has a pick-up point within the village.

Private and state schools: Langton Green has a village Primary School rated 'Outstanding' and the house is within immediate proximity of Holmewood House Preparatory School (entered off Holmewood Ridge with the exit via Hither Chantlers). At secondary level there are many well-regarded schools in the area, including the Grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells and private schools at Tonbridge for boys, Mayfield for girls and co-ed options at Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Eastbourne, Upper Dicker and Brighton.

Leisure: Golf at the Nevill in Tunbridge Wells and at Lamberhurst and the Royal Ashdown in Forest Row. Water sports at Bewl Water and a variety of country pursuits throughout the area. Private Health clubs in Tunbridge Wells.

Communications: The M25 (junction 5) is about 15.6 miles to the north, Gatwick airport about 21.5 miles, Heathrow airport about 60 miles and the Eurotunnel at Folkstone about 54.6 miles.

Square Footage: 4,456 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Mains gas central heating.

Please note, there are maintenance costs for the shared driveway which is currently£100 per year.

Brochures

Web DetailsParticulars
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: G
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
Ask agent

Langton Road, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3

Add an important place to see how long it'd take to get there from our property listings.

__mins driving to your place

Check how much you can borrow
Get a Mortgage in Principle
You'll have a personalised result in just 20 minutes and you could get viewings faster when you find the home you want, with no impact on your credit score.Powered bynationwideThe Nationwide Logo represents a symbol of financial strength and community, empowering members to achieve their goals
Recently sold & under offer
See similar nearby properties
Get brand editions for Savills, Tunbridge Wells

About Savills, Tunbridge Wells

53 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1XU

Why Savills

Founded in the UK in 1855, Savills is one of the world's leading property agents. Our experience and expertise span the globe, with over 700 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. Our scale gives us wide-ranging specialist and local knowledge, and we take pride in providing best-in-class advice as we help individuals, businesses and institutions make better property decisions.

Outstanding property

We have been advising on buying, selling, and renting property for over 160 years, from country homes to city centre offices, agricultural land to new-build developments.

Get expert advice

With over 40,000 people working across more than 70 countries around the world, we'll always have an expert who is local to you, with the right knowledge to help.

Specialist services

We provide in-depth knowledge and expert advice across all property sectors, so we can help with everything from asset management to taxes.

Market-leading research

Across the industry we give in-depth insight into market trends and predictions for the future, to help you make the right property decisions.

Get in touch

Find a person or office to assist you. Whether you're a private individual or a property professional we've got someone who can help.

Your mortgage

Per year
Lender usually expects a 10% deposit
%
Choose between 1 and 40 years
Years
%
Monthly repayments
£9,293
We think you can borrow up to
Add your household income above
Powered bynationwideThe Nationwide Logo represents a symbol of financial strength and community, empowering members to achieve their goals
These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.

Notes

These notes are private, only you can see them.

Staying secure when looking for property

Ensure you're up to date with our latest advice on how to avoid fraud or scams when looking for property online.

Visit our security centre to find out more

Disclaimer - Property reference TUS210100. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Savills, Tunbridge Wells. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

*This is the average speed from the provider with the fastest broadband package available at this postcode. The average speed displayed is based on the download speeds of at least 50% of customers at peak time (8pm to 10pm). Fibre/cable services at the postcode are subject to availability and may differ between properties within a postcode. Speeds can be affected by a range of technical and environmental factors. The speed at the property may be lower than that listed above. You can check the estimated speed and confirm availability to a property prior to purchasing on the broadband provider's website. Providers may increase charges. The information is provided and maintained by Decision Technologies Limited.
**This is indicative only and based on a 2-person household with multiple devices and simultaneous usage. Broadband performance is affected by multiple factors including number of occupants and devices, simultaneous usage, router range etc. For more information speak to your broadband provider.

Map data ©OpenStreetMap contributors.