Swaylands, Penshurst, TN11

Occupying an enviable position within this landmark building, entrance to the apartment is through the impressive communal hallway with exposed stonework, easy-rising stairs and lift to the first floor. The apartment is well presented and has some wonderful features including stone mullion windows, tall, corniced ceilings and high skirting boards. All the principal rooms are accessed from a long entrance hall with excellent full-height storage cupboards and both the drawing room and kitchen are to the rear of the property and enjoy the fabulous views. The well-proportioned drawing room has ample space for a dining table and chairs, two sets of stone mullion windows and a stone fireplace. The kitchen/breakfast room is very well fitted with floor and wall mounted units under granite work surfaces, has a range of appliances and French doors which open to a lovely private terrace.

There are three bedrooms including the excellent principal suite with fitted wardrobes and a private bathroom with bath and shower, a guest bedroom with private shower room and a third bedroom which is very well served by the family bathroom.

Outside

In addition to the private terrace, the apartment has the benefit of the c.42 acres of beautifully landscaped communal gardens, once described as “the most beautiful private grounds in Kent.” There are formal knot gardens, wide swathes of lawn edged with immaculate flower borders in addition to a tennis court and lake. There is also a communal gym which has recently been renovated and this apartment also has the benefit of a garage and 2 allocated parking spaces.

Situation

The exclusive Swaylands Estate is a secure gated community within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the outskirts of the historic and picturesque village of Penshurst. The village boasts a thriving community and amenities include a church, village hall, tearoom, Post Office, garage, the Leicester Arms public house and monthly farmer’s market. Trains run from Tonbridge or Hildenborough to London Charing Cross in approximately 45 minutes. Penshurst has its own highly regarded primary school, with further primary schools in nearby Fordcombe and Chiddingstone.