Poundsbridge Lane, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11

Characterful period cottage with a contemporary finish throughout, situated in a delightful rural setting, with off road parking

Description

1 Stone Cottages is located on the edge of the picturesque village of Penshurst, which is famous for its 14th century stately home, Penshurst Place, once owned by Henry VIII, and benefits from beautiful walks and nature on the doorstep.

The property has been beautifully updated by the current owners to provide contemporary living accommodation arranged over two floors with the benefit of outbuildings providing versatility and additional space.

Points of note include exposed stone walls, stylish kitchen and bathroom suite, off road parking and a lovely rural outlook.

A superb open-plan sitting/dining room enjoys a southerly aspect, double doors to the garden and a fireplace inset with a woodburning stove.

The kitchen/breakfast room is comprehensively fitted with a range of wall and base units, integral appliances and striking exposed stone walls. A door from the kitchen leads to the conservatory which is currently used as an entrance hall/boot room.

Stairs rise to the first floor where there are two bedrooms with rural views and one with recently fitted wardrobes. A stylish shower room completes the accommodation.

Externally there is road parking for two vehicles. A gate leads to the gardens which are fence enclosed and wraparound the property to three sides. There is a terrace ideal for al fresco dining and lawns arranged over two levels. Outbuildings comprise a versatile timber summerhouse with power and light connected, currently used as a home office, together with an attractive stone outhouse currently used for garden storage.

The current owners were granted planning permission in July 2023 (now lapsed) for a two storey extension which would create a reception room in place of the conservatory and a third bedroom. Enquiries can be made to Sevenoaks District Council.

Location

No 1 Stone Cottages is located on the edge of the picturesque village of Penshurst, which is famous for its 14th century stately home, Penshurst Place, once owned by Henry VIII, and benefits from beautiful walks and nature on the doorstep.
Village amenities include a church, village hall, and Kingdom wellbeing centre with cafe and yoga/pilates studio. There are also tea rooms, a village shop and post office, doctor’s surgery and a highly regarded public house. Penshurst cricket pitch is one of England’s oldest and lies within the grounds of Penshurst Place.

Comprehensive Shopping: Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Bluewater.

Mainline Rail Service: Tonbridge (4.6 miles), Hildenborough (5.4 miles), Sevenoaks (10.3 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (5.5 miles) to London Bridge/CHaring Cross/Cannon St. Also a local service at Penshurst station situated in Chiddingstone Causeway.

Primary Schools: Penshurst, Leigh, Chiddingstone, Speldhurst, and Bidborough.

State/Grammar Schools: Weald of Kent Girls Grammar, Tonbridge Girls Grammar, Judd Boys Grammar, Hillview (Girls), Leigh Academy Tonbridge and Leigh Academy Hugh Christie schools in Tonbridge. Several in Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks.

Private Schools: The Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Oak and Hilden Grange Preparatory Schools in Tonbridge. Holmewood House Preparatory School in Langton Green. The Preparatory Schools at Brambletye, Stoke Brunswick and Ashdown. Tonbridge, Sackville and Sevenoaks Senior Schools.

Leisure Facilities: Penshurst Place and Gardens. Lots of footpaths and bridle paths in the area. Tonbridge Swimming Pool and Angel Leisure Centre in Tonbridge. Nizels Golf and Fitness Centre and Hilden Park Golf Range and Gym in Hildenborough. Sweetwoods, Wildernesse and Knole Park Golf Clubs. Theatres in Sevenoaks, Hildenborough and Tunbridge Wells.

Please note that all distances, timings and measurements are approximate.

Square Footage: 980 sq ft



Directions

From the A21 take the Weald/Sevenoaks/Hildenborough roundabout onto the B245, signposted towards Hildenborough and Tonbridge. Continue along this road and turn right signposted to Leigh and Penshurst. Proceed through the village of Leigh bearing left on leaving the village, signposted towards Penshurst. Continue into Penshurst village and turn left at the T-junction. Proceed out of the village and continue up a steep hill (Rogues Hill) .Take the next right (Poundsbridge Lane) then turn right again. Follow this lane to the end where No 1 will be found along on the right hand side.

Additional Info

Mains water and electricity connected. Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage via a sewage treatment plant shared with 15 houses. Please enquire with our office for further information.

Agents note: The property is within the curtilage of Swaylands, a Grade II listed Park and Gardens.

Lapsed Planning permission was granted in July 2023 (23/01394/HOUSE) for a two storey extension, canopy, landscaping and alterations to fenestration.