3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A charming and well-presented three double bedroom cottage with a sizeable garden on the outskirts of Penshurst village.

Description

Constructed in the 1930/40s, 1 Pumping Station is a semi-detached house which has been carefully maintained, extended and updated by our clients to create a unique and attractive home. The house enjoys well-proportioned rooms and a very high standard of presentation throughout with contemporary fittings and finishes.

1 Pumping Station provides generous, well-proportioned, light-filled accommodation, with a layout that is well-suited to both modern family living and entertaining.

The ground floor begins with a welcoming reception area with access to under stair storage, and beautifully appointed bath/shower room. To the rear, the house enjoys a superb open plan space incorporating the kitchen/breakfast area, dining area and sitting room with direct access onto the terrace. The bespoke, fitted kitchen includes plenty of preparation space with base and wall cabinetry providing good storage together with a range of integrated appliances.

On the first floor, the spacious landing provides access to the three double bedrooms and a WC. The principal bedroom is located at the rear of the house, enjoying the wonderful elevated views and built-in storage. Two further double bedrooms complete the accommodation.

Outside - the generous garden is a particular feature of the house, with a good expanse of lawn, perfect for children's play, with pleasant views of the surrounding countryside. There is a large terrace at the top of the garden, ideal for entertaining on a large or intimate scale.

The property benefits off-street parking for several cars and a single garage.

Location

The property occupies a convenient position, on the edge of the historic village of Penshurst, famous for its 14th Century stately home, Penshurst Place, which was once owned by Henry VIII. The picturesque village is surrounded by beautiful Kent countryside, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The village boasts a thriving community and amenities include a Church, village hall, tea room, post office, garage, the Leicester Arms public house, monthly Farmers market, and has immediate access to beautiful countryside walks and the regional cycle route known as the Tudor Trail, which runs from Tonbridge Castle alongside the River Medway, out into the countryside and to the glorious buildings of Penshurst Place. Penshurst cricket pitch is one of England’s oldest and lies within the grounds of Penshurst Place.

There are two further popular country pubs within about a mile of the property, The Spotted Dog and The Bottle House Inn.

Comprehensive shopping: Penshurst enjoys the enviable position of being within convenient reach of the facilities of three large towns; Tunbridge Wells (about 5.5 miles), Tonbridge (about 6.9 miles) and Sevenoaks (about 10.5 miles).

Schools: Penshurst has its own highly regarded primary school, with further primary schools in nearby Fordcombe and Chiddingstone. There are a number of other well-regarded schools in the area, including the sought after grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells and private schools such as Holmewood House Preparatory School in Langton Green and Sevenoaks and Tonbridge at secondary level.

Mainline rail: Penshurst (about 3.3 miles) to London Cannon Street from 57 minutes and to London Victoria from just over an hour. Hildenborough (about 6.9 miles) to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street from 41 minutes.

Communications: The A21 is accessible at Tonbridge and links to the M25 and national motorway networks and thereby to Heathrow and Gatwick airports, the channel ports and Channel Tunnel Terminus.

Square Footage: 991 sq ft



Directions

Postcode: TN11 8EN
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Additional Info

The property is accessed via a shared driveway (owned by Waterworks) giving access to the house and garage.

Mains: Water, Electricity and Oi-fired central heating.

Private Drainage. Waterworks are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the septic tank, which is also shared with 1 & 2 The Pumping Station. Waterworks bill our clients directly as and when required.