Price changed to £850,000
July 26, 2025
Price changed to £875,000
May 15, 2025
Listed for £895,000
December 2, 2024
Sold for £660,000
2010
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Residents in the main house have exclusive use of the well- equipped gym, the extensive communal grounds, and tennis court.
Location
Nestled within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Swaylands estate offers secure and convenient living that is surrounded by countryside and picturesque views.
Tucked away on a country lane, this prestigious property enjoys a privileged location on the outskirts of the highly sought-after village of Penshurst (approx. 0.7 miles), positioned between the vibrant towns of Tonbridge (approx. 4.9 miles), Tunbridge Wells (approx. 5.4 miles) and Sevenoaks (approx. 9.7 miles), which all provide more extensive shopping and leisure facilities.
There are several local amenities and clubs nearby, including cricket, angling societies, and a bridge club. For those seeking outdoor pursuits, the nearby Bough Beech reservoir (approx. 5.8 miles) provides opportunities for sailing enthusiasts, with golf available at Hever (approx. 5.8 miles) and Nizels Golf & Fitness Centre in Hildenborough (approx. 6.8 miles). At Swaylands, residents also participate in an annual event where they engage in a friendly cricket match against Penshurst Villager Cricket Club at the Swaylands pavilion. This special occasion brings the residents together to enjoy a fun-filled day of cricket, accompanied by refreshments.
For dining and entertainment, Penshurst has charming options like the Kingdom Cafe, The Bottle House Inn, The Spotted Dog and The Leicester Arms Hotel, while Bidborough (approx. 2.1 miles) offers The Kentish Hare. Another highly regarded Inn, The Wheatsheaf at Bough Beech, can be reached within approx 4.8 miles.
Penshurst is famous for its 14th century stately home, Penshurst Place, once owned by Henry VIII. The village boasts a thriving community and amenities include a church, village hall, tea room, post office, garage, and a monthly farmers' market, and has immediate access to beautiful countryside walks and cycle paths. Penshurst cricket pitch is one of England’s oldest and lies within the grounds of Penshurst Place.
State and private schools: Penshurst has its own highly regarded primary school and there are further village primaries in Fordcombe and Chiddingstone. Other schools in the area, include the sought after grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells and private schools such as Holmewood House Preparatory in Langton Green and Sevenoaks and Tonbridge at senior level.
Mainline rail: Penshurst (approximately 2.6 miles) London Cannon Street from 57 minutes and to London Victoria from just over an hour. Hildenborough (approximately 5 miles) to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street from 41 minutes. Tonbridge (approximately 4.5 miles) also has links to London Charing Cross from 41 minutes.
Square Footage: 2,048 sq ft
Directions
Postcode - TN11 8DZ. From Tunbridge Wells proceed out of town on the London Road (A26) towards Southborough. Pass on through Southborough and continue past the Hand and Sceptre Pub on the right and the cricket pitch on the left. After approximately 0.6 miles, turn left into Bidborough Ridge, continue for approximately 2.8 miles and the entrance to The Swaylands Estate will be found on the left.
Additional Info
Services: Mains gas-fired central heating, mains water, electricity and drainage.
Outgoings: Sevenoaks District Council
Swaylands Estate Management Ltd. Pets are permitted.
Service charges: £6000 per annum payable in two instalments, covering on-site estate manager, gardening, window cleaning, rubbish clearance, gas, electricity and drainage of communal areas.
Ground Rent £450 per annum
Please note, some of the photographs were taken in June 2023 and January 2024.