Tulk House is situated in some 9 acres of land in the Ottershaw Park Estate, the history of which dates back to 1761. The building was originally constructed as part of Ottershaw College, founded in 1948. As the school prospered the number of pupils had outgrown their original accommodation in The Mansion and therefore it was decided to erect separate dormitory accommodation. Tulk House was built in two parts, the original construction completed in 1952 being called West House. This was substantially extended in 1961 by a connecting block of similar design.