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Penshurst Road, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent

PROPERTY TYPE

Flat

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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Key features

  • GRADE II LISTED VICTORIAN MANSION
  • PRIVATE TERRACE WITH VIEWS OVER COMMUNAL ACREAGE
  • TWO ALLOCATED PARKING SPACES AND VISITOR BAYS
  • WONDERFUL HIGH CEILINGS
  • AN AREA OF OUTSTANDING BEAUTY
  • COMMUNAL GYM, TENNIS COURT AND ON SITE MANAGER
  • PRIVATE GARAGE
  • UNIQUE ROCKERY & CAVES
  • SHARE OF FREEHOLD

Description

A stunning ground-floor apartment in a Grade II listed Victorian mansion, located within a prestigious country estate on the outskirts of the highly sought-after village of Penshurst. This apartment is located within the highly impressive Swaylands Estate, a historic property originally built in 1800's and converted more recently into luxury apartments. This splendid home features spacious rooms with high ceilings, including two double bedrooms, an ensuite, family bathroom and a grand sitting room, all with south-west views across the surrounding gardens and landscape.  Call us now for more information, we are open 8am - 8pm 7 Days a Week

SITUATION

The exclusive Swaylands Estate is a secure, gated community nestled within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the outskirts of the historic and picturesque village of Penshurst (approx. 0.7 miles), positioned between the towns of Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks.

Penshurst offers charming spots like The Spotted Dog, Kingdom Cafe, The Bottle House Inn, and The Leicester Arms Hotel, while The Kentish Hare in Bidborough (approximately 2.1 miles) and The Wheatsheaf at Bough Beech (approximately 4.8 miles) are also highly regarded.

Penshurst Village is a thriving community and offers an array of local amenities including a village shop with banking facilities, a village hall, a church, a village tea shop and a petrol station.

Connectivity is excellent, with the A21 accessible at Tonbridge, linking to the M25 and national motorway networks, providing easy access to Heathrow and Gatwick airports, the channel ports, and the Channel Tunnel Terminus.

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ENTRANCE HALLWAY

The front door to the building leads to an impressive and secure communal hallway with high ceilings and carpeted flooring. A short walk to the apartment entrance door opens into the heart of the home, with space a plenty for freestanding hallway furniture, offering an inviting atmosphere and a seamless transition into the property.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

18' 5" x 11' 11" (5.61m x 3.63m) The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of base and wall units with black granite worktops, a twin bowl stainless steel sink, an integrated dishwasher, a four ring gas hob with an electric hood, space for an undercounter wine fridge, an integrated microwave, integrated electric oven and separate grill, tiled flooring, space for a dining table and chair set, an integrated fridge/freezer, a window overlooking the stunning grounds. The kitchen's backdoor opens directly onto a spacious private terrace, offering a delightful outdoor area for dining and entertaining.

SITTING /DINING ROOM

29' 4" x 22' 11" (8.94m x 6.99m) A grand room with high ceilings, a large feature bay window, carpeted flooring, coving to the ceiling, a range of fitted bookshelves, a feature fireplace housing a wood burning stove. This room is perfectly situated to take in the stunning views of the grounds and surrounding countryside.

FAMILY BATHROOM

Fully tiled family bathroom with a large bath, a low level flushing W/C, a pedestal hand basin, an extraction fan and a heated towel rail.

PRINCIPLE BEDROOM

14' 2" x 12' 5" (4.32m x 3.78m) The principle suite enjoys two fitted generous wardrobes and winds down a corridor that leads to a stunning bedroom with twin aspect windows overlooking the garden and grounds, carpeted flooring with underfloor heating.

The ensuite bathroom is fully tiled with a large bath, a separate walk-in shower cubicle with a rainfall shower head, a low level flushing W/C, a pedestal basin and a heated towel rail.

BEDROOM TWO

11' 7" x 9' 4" (3.53m x 2.84m) Second double bedroom with large fitted wardrobes, a window overlooking the garden and carpeted flooring with underfloor heating.

OUTSIDE

The Swaylands Estate offers approximately 40 acres of beautifully landscaped communal gardens, featuring formal knot gardens, expansive lawns, fountains, tennis court, and a serene lake. This spectacular apartment benefits from a large private south-west facing patio, which sits centrally in the accommodation, perfectly overlooking the spectacular landscape.

There is a garage (19' 7" x 10' 0" (5.97m x 3.05m)) with electricity as well as two allocated parking spaces.

Residents also enjoy access to a newly renovated gym, along with the convenience of a garage en-bloc and two allocated parking spaces. The development is accessed via electric gates and a driveway that sweeps down to the main house. There is a full time estate manager based onsite for efficient property management and enhanced security.

SERVICES AND AGENT NOTES

Council Tax Band: G - Sevenoaks District Council
Mains Services.
Underfloor heating throughout.
Swaylands Estate Management Ltd. Pets are permitted.

Service charge includes on-site estate manager, gardening & upkeep of the grounds, window cleaning, rubbish clearance, cleaning of the car parks, lift maintenance, gym upkeep, gas, electricity and drainage of communal areas.

The current owner notes that there is a wonderful annual cricket match on the estate vs Penshurst Cricket Club. The residence contribute to a selection food and drink, which makes for a very enjoyable annual event at the development.

Total square footage for the apartment: 1646 sq ft

CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008

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Platform Property are a full service estate agency covering the Kent & Surrey areas. Working out of two regional hubs in the Sevenoaks & Oxted regions we offer unbeatable customer service, the best property presentation, comprehensive market coverage and highly competitive fees.

We launched our business in October 2015 offering clients an alternative to the online and traditional options available in the area. Our model took off quickly as clients recognised that we simply offered the best VALUE whilst enjoying maximum market exposure for their properties alongside a FULL agency service spanning a 7 day trading week with long opening hours. This coupled with our ability to present our properties better than the competition makes us the preferred option for those looking to sell their home.

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Despite having some of the most prominent marketing around where we really earn our fee is when you accept an offer. We have poured money and resources into setting up one of the best after-sales/progression departments in the industry. We have dedicated team members who remain your point of contact until moving day, updating you as much (or as little) as you require. We have received huge accolades from solicitors up and down the country, other estate agents and various financial advisors for the way we handle our agreed sales and clients.

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