5 bed link detached house for sale

Walters Green Road, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent TN11

Attractive five bedroom Grade II listed property of immense charm & style, set within magnificent gardens & enjoying scenic rural views, with planning permission in place to extend.

Description
Woodgates is a striking Grade II listed residence occupying an enviable position within the Metropolitan Green Belt and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property offers elegant accommodation arranged over three floors and benefits from lowered floor levels, providing ceiling heights that are notably greater than those typically found in properties of this period.

A wealth of period features are blended with stylish embellishments, with salient features including inglenook fireplaces, casement windows, exposed timbers, traditional column radiators, a country style kitchen, stylish bathroom suites, together with a variety of tiled and wooden flooring.

The impressive and established gardens amount to about 0.37 acres in total and provide spectacular far reaching rural views.

Also of note is the planning permission granted in 2025 (ref: 25/02810/lbcalt) 'Replacement of modern side attached double garage with detached rear secure store, including solar panels. Link attached extension, minor internal alterations including the addition of shower room to the existing second floor bedroom and reconfiguration of the existing drive.'

Impressive primary reception rooms comprise a dual aspect dining room with a feature inglenook fireplace inset with an ornate open fire, and a sitting room, also with an inglenook fireplace inset with a woodburning stove.

A study provides a view to the front and could be utilised as an additional reception room/playroom/snug if required. The country style kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of solid oak wall and base units with space for appliances and extending to an iroko wood breakfast bar. A utility room provides additional storage and space for appliances, together with a door to the rear, and a cloakroom completes the ground floor.

Dual staircases from the east and west wings of the property ascend to the first floor.

The magnificent dual aspect principal bedroom has a feature brick fireplace and enjoys views towards the High Weald, and is served by a well-appointed bathroom and a dressing room.

There are three further double bedrooms, one with a connecting door to the principal bedroom dressing room, and all served by a modern bathroom with a free standing roll top bath and separate shower. Arranged over the entirety of the second floor and completing the accommodation is a bedroom/recreation room.

Woodgates is approached over a sweeping gravel driveway beyond dual sets of wooden five bar gates, flanked with lawn to one side and culminating at the front of house and garage, providing ample off road parking.

The magnificent rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with a variety of specimen shrubs and trees, with a kitchen garden with vegetable and fruit beds, together with a variety of established fruit trees. There is a versatile outbuilding adorned with roses and vines, with an adjoining brick terrace. A further terrace adjoins the rear of the house; both providing excellent areas for al fresco dining and entertaining.

Location
Woodgates is situated 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, The Leicester Arms. Penshurst cricket pitch is one of England’s oldest and lies within the grounds of Penshurst Place.

Shopping: Tunbridge Wells (5.5 miles), Tonbridge (7.7 miles) & Sevenoaks (11.3 miles).

Rail Services: Hildenborough (6.6 miles) provides a direct service to London Bridge (from 31 minutes)/Charing Cross/Cannon Street.

Primary Schools: Penshurst, Fordcombe, Chiddingstone and Bidborough.

Grammar Schools: Weald of Kent Girls, Tonbridge Girls Grammar and Judd Boys Grammar schools in Tonbridge. Tunbridge Wells Girls and Boys Grammar Schools and the Skinners Boys School in Tunbridge Wells.

Private Schools: Prep schools: The New Beacon Sevenoaks, Holmewood House Langton Green, Yardley Court Tonbridge. Public schools: Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.

Leisure Facilities: Extensive walks and pubs in the local area. Several golf courses, tennis and cricket clubs, and Padel in Tonbridge. Pilates studio in the village. Monthly farmers market at Penshurst Place. Cafes in and around the village.

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

Square Footage: 2,368 sq ft

Acreage:
0.37 Acres

Directions
From the M25 join the A21 southbound at Junction 5 bypassing Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, turn onto the A26 signposted Southborough and Tunbridge Wells. After about half a mile turn right onto the B2176 (Bidborough Ridge), proceed through Bidborough to Penshurst, continue on this road through the village. Shortly after passing a small humped back bridge, take the second turning on the right (Smarts Hill). Continue to the t-junction and turn right and then immediately left into Nunnery Lane. Continue along and on to Walters Green Road for approx. 0.6 miles and Woodgates will be found on the right.

Additional Info
Services: Mains water and electricity. Lpg gas. Private drainage - Sewage Treatment Plant located opposite the house and accessed from the highway. Deed of Easement to permit retention and access on Title.