Calverley Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1, 5 bedroom semi-detached house for

Savills - Tunbridge Wells

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£3,000,000

Calverley Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1, 5 bedroom semi-detached house for

Price:

£3,000,000

Summary:

Used

Location:

Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description:

Rarely available Decimus Burton villa in this prestigious private park Description Calverley Park was the first residential park in Tunbridge Wells, constructed in the early 19th century and designed by the re-knowned architect Decimus Burton, whose career spanned the Georgian, Regency and Victorian periods and whose work included Regents Park and many of London's other iconic buildings. He developed the concept 'rus in urbe' - bringing the beauty and values of the countryside into the town and his vision has remained true in Calverley Park, thanks to conservation controls. The Park is considered to be one of the most prestigious addresses in Tunbridge Wells, comprising a number of sizable villas arranged in an arc overlooking private 'pleasure grounds', giving the illusion of sole enjoyment of acres of parkland, right in the centre of town. The majority of the 'pleasure grounds' were purchased by the Council in 1920 and now boast formal gardens, tennis courts, croquet and bowling greens, a basketball court and cafe. The road and park grounds immediately in front of the villas are still privately owned and controlled by a trust held by the Park residents. 10 Calverley Park forms half of an iconic Grade II listed Regency double villa, being one of just two originals like this. Constructed from locally quarried sandstone with a slate tiled roof, the house boasts the wonderful proportions typical of the period, with high ceilings throughout and a wealth of period features. The spacious light-filled accommodation is arranged over three floors, with polished wood flooring in the principal reception rooms, which comprise a welcoming reception hall with a fireplace and elegant mahogany railed spindle staircase, together with two impressive formal reception rooms on the southerly side, both with feature fireplaces, tall sash windows, French doors and working folding shutters. The dining room opens out to pretty hooded verandah. Of particular note. Still available at ListedBuy!

Posted:

January 25 on ListedBuy