3 Bed Terraced House, Single Let, Tonbridge, TN11 8DZ £800,000

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: 1,756 sq ft

Additional Info

Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

Share of Freehold. Freehold is owned by Swaylands Estate Management Ltd.