Hungershall Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4

Ashdown House is an impressive and beautifully arranged family home offering exceptional scale, versatility and elegance across five carefully planned floors. Extending to over 7,800 sq ft, with additional garaging and outbuildings, the property provides a rare combination of generous family living, sophisticated entertaining spaces and flexible accommodation.

Specification
Hasting Developments
Smart Home
Nice System throughout.
Controlling Climate for underfloor heating
Smart Lighting System
Security Cameras
Music System
Kitchen - Bespoke Offcine Gull, Firenza gas and induction oven.
Cinema - Designed by Kent Homes Cinemas, fitted with a Sony laser projector and a 16 speaker surround system.
Bar - Tatanka bespoke carpentry and joinery. Australian Marble worktop.
Gym - Designed by James Ronan Personal Training, All equipment by Primal Strength.
Sauna - Nordic Bespoke Saunas
Bedrooms & Office - Handmade by Tatanka.
Energy/Green Credentials
The property was designed to be ''off grid'' for extended periods.
All windows are double glazed, sequoia wood and fitted by RJ Joinery
36 solar panels, SolarEdge
16,000-liter rainwater capture under the rear lawn, serving the garden or could be filtered back to the house with the installation of a filter pump.

Ground Floor
The house is entered through a grand reception hall, setting the tone for the generous proportions and elegant flow throughout. At its heart is an impressive open plan kitchen and dining area, ideal for everyday family life and relaxed entertaining, connecting naturally with the principal reception rooms. The sitting room offers a comfortable and versatile living space, while the distinguished drawing room provides an elegant setting enhanced by natural light and refined detailing. A spacious utility room and well placed cloakroom complete this level.

Lower Ground Floor
Designed for leisure, wellness and flexible ancillary use, the lower ground floor includes a dedicated cinema room with bar and wine cellar, forming a superb entertainment hub. A well equipped gym sits alongside a private sauna, creating a self contained wellness suite. This level also provides internal and external access to a one bedroom apartment, offering ideal accommodation for guests, extended family or staff. The apartment includes a living area, kitchen and dining space, a double bedroom, and a contemporary shower room. A storeroom and boiler room add further practicality.

First Floor
The first floor is centered around an outstanding principal bedroom suite, featuring a spacious dressing area and a beautifully appointed en suite bathroom. A second generous suite offers its own dressing area and stylish en suite, perfect for family or guests. A well designed study with bespoke carpentry completes this level and can also serve as a third bedroom if required.

Second Floor
The top floor provides four further bedrooms. Two benefit from en suite shower rooms, while the remaining two share a well appointed shower room, creating a balanced and flexible upper floor layout.

Garaging & Outbuildings
Separate from the main house is a detached double garage, an additional carport and a garden hut with seating and a firepit.

Gardens and Grounds
Ashdown House is approached through private gates, opening onto an immaculate resin bonded driveway that creates an elegant sense of arrival and ample parking. The landscaped gardens combine manicured lawns, mature planting and well arranged borders, offering year round interest. Multiple patio and seating areas are positioned to enjoy the sun throughout the day, creating perfect spaces for outdoor dining and entertaining. A generous lawned area to the rear conceals a substantial rainwater capture system below ground, supporting sustainable garden maintenance. Drawings are already in place, subject to planning permission, for a swimming pool, pool house, outdoor studio and additional garaging, offering exciting scope for future enhancement.

The property occupies an excellent location within the highly sought after Hungershall Park. The park, with its superbly appointed villas, offers close proximity to the town centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells, hosting a wide array of shops, boutiques, brasseries and restaurants.

For cultural activity, there is no need to travel as Tunbridge Wells boasts its own Theatre and Arts Centre. For those wishing to commute to London by train, the property is within walking distance of the mainline station with trains running to London Charing Cross in approx 40 minutes. 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 the nationally recognised Holmewood House Preparatory School. Within easy driving distance are also some other notable private schools, including Tonbridge School, Sevenoaks School and Benenden. There are also a number of highly regarded Grammar Schools in 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.