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23 Dorking Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2LN

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • SUBSTANTIAL 1920S DOUBLE-FRONTED DETACHED FAMILY HOME
  • PRIME POSITION ON A DOUBLE WIDTH PLOT IN THE ST JAMES’ AREA
  • BACKING DIRECTLY ONTO GROSVENOR & HILBERT PARK WITH OPEN GREEN VIEWS
  • GENEROUS THROUGH RECEPTION ROOM WITH DUAL ASPECT
  • SPACIOUS KITCHEN / DINING ROOM IDEAL FOR FAMILY LIVING
  • FIVE BEDROOMS ARRANGED OVER THREE FLOORS
  • POTENTIAL TO CREATE ADDITIONAL ENSUITE WITHIN THE EAVES
  • LARGE GARAGE, WORKSHOP AND EXTENSIVE OFF-ROAD PARKING
  • WALKING DISTANCE TO MAINLINE STATIONS AND LOCAL SCHOOLS
  • HELD BY THE SAME FAMILY FOR OVER 30 YEARS – A RARE LONG-TERM HOME

Description

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 4TH APRIL - PLEASE CALL OUR SALES TEAM TO BOOK IN YOUR APPOINTMENT.

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.

Important Information on Anti-Money Laundering Check
We are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks on all parties involved in the sale or purchase of a property. We take the responsibility of this seriously in line with HMRC guidance in ensuring the accuracy and continuous monitoring of these checks. Our compliance partner, Move Butler, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. They will contact you and where possible, a biometric check will be sent to you electronically only once your offer has been accepted.
As an applicant, you will be charged a non-refundable fee of £30 (inclusive of VAT) per buyer for these checks. The fee covers data collection, manual checking, and monitoring. You will need to pay this amount directly to Move Butler and complete all Anti-Money Laundering checks before your offer can be formally accepted.
You will also be required to provide evidence of how you intend to finance your purchase prior to formal acceptance of any offer.

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.
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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.
Private garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About John Whitehead Property, Powered by eXp UK, Tunbridge Wells & Tonbridge

2 Ravenswood Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3SG

With over 17 years of experience in the property market, we provide a modern, client-focused estate agency service designed to offer a truly personal approach and deliver the very best results for our clients. Based in Tunbridge Wells and covering the surrounding areas, we combine expert local knowledge with innovative marketing strategies to ensure your home stands out from the competition.

Affordability

Monthly repayments£5,017
Property: £ 1,100,000
Deposit: £ 110,000
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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