Penshurst Road, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8HY | Property for lease | Savills
401.90 sq m
Guide price £5,500($10,419)
Monthly + Fees apply

Penshurst RoadPenshurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8HY

  • Unfurnished
House
401.90 sq m
7Bedrooms
4Bathrooms
4Receptions

Key features

  • A substantial family home
  • Part of the Penshurst Estate
  • Generously proportioned
  • Grade 1 listed
  • Gardening included
  • Ample off street parking

A substantial and historic Grade I listed home set with the renowned Penshurst Estate.

About this property

  • Set within the historic Penshurst Estate and enjoying a magnificent position with views towards Penshurst Place, this property is a substantial and beautifully proportioned period country house offering elegant family accommodation in one of Kent's most sought-after village settings.

    Approached via a private driveway, this property combines impressive reception space with practical family living. The ground floor is centred around a welcoming entrance hall and comprises three principal reception rooms, including a formal drawing room, a spacious reception hall, and a comfortable snug. A separate dining room provides an excellent setting for entertaining, while the kitchen is complemented by two utility rooms and a cloakroom, creating a highly functional layout for modern family life.

    The first floor offers exceptional bedroom accommodation, arranged around a generous landing. The principal bedroom suite enjoys an en suite bathroom and dressing area, while six further bedrooms are served by a combination of family bathrooms and shower facilities, providing ample flexibility for families, guests, or those requiring home office space. A cellar offers further useful storage.

    Throughout, the property retains the scale and character expected of a distinguished country residence. The generous accommodation is complemented by mature gardens and grounds, creating a wonderful balance between formal entertaining space and relaxed family life.

    A rare opportunity to rent a handsome period residence occupying an enviable position within the historic Penshurst Estate, surrounded by some of Kent's most beautiful countryside.

Local information

  • This property enjoys an outstanding position on the edge of the highly regarded village of Penshurst, one of Kent’s most picturesque and historic communities, set within the High Weald National Landscape. Penshurst offers an attractive village atmosphere centred around its historic village square, church, tea rooms, public houses and thriving local community.
  • Shopping: For everyday needs, Penshurst village provides a range of local amenities including a village store, tea rooms and public houses. More comprehensive shopping facilities can be found in nearby Tonbridge, which offers a wide selection of supermarkets, independent retailers, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities.
  • The spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells provides an extensive range of shopping opportunities, including the historic Pantiles, Royal Victoria Place shopping centre, a wide variety of boutique shops, restaurants and cafés. Sevenoaks also offers an excellent selection of high street and independent retailers centred around the High Street and Bligh’s Shopping Centre. Bluewater Shopping Centre is within convenient reach, providing one of the South East’s premier retail destinations.
  • Schooling: The area is particularly well regarded for its excellent educational provision, with a choice of highly respected state and independent schools.
  • Local primary schools include Penshurst Church of England Primary School, Chiddingstone Church of England School and Leigh Primary School. The area is also renowned for its grammar schools, including Judd School, Tonbridge Grammar School, Weald of Kent Grammar School and Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School.
  • Independent schools in the vicinity include Somerhill, The Schools at Somerhill, Hilden Grange, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge School, The New Beacon, Kent College, Sackville School and Walthamstow Hall, together with a range of preparatory schools throughout the surrounding area.
  • Transport: The property is well positioned for access to both London and the wider South East. Penshurst railway station provides regular services to London Bridge, whilst nearby Hildenborough and Tonbridge stations offer an extensive range of services to London Charing Cross, Cannon Street and London Bridge. Tonbridge also benefits from faster services to London.
  • By road, the A21 is easily accessible and provides connections north to the M25 motorway network and south towards Hastings and the south coast. The M25 gives access to London, Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, the Channel Tunnel and the wider national motorway network.
  • Leisure facilities: The surrounding countryside provides exceptional opportunities for walking, cycling and riding, with an extensive network of public footpaths and bridleways throughout the High Weald. Penshurst Place and its renowned gardens offer year-round attractions, whilst the nearby National Trust properties at Chiddingstone and Knole provide further recreational opportunities.
  • Sporting and leisure facilities in the area include golf courses at Nizels, Hever Castle, Wildernesse and Knole Park. Nizels Golf and Country Club near Hildenborough offers golf, tennis, gym and swimming facilities, while Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells provide a wide range of sports clubs, fitness centres, theatres, cinemas and cultural amenities.

Additional information

  • Deposit payable: £7,615.38 (6 weeks rent)
  • Holding Deposit: £1,269.23 (1 weeks rent)
  • Rent must be paid monthly in advance
  • EPC Rating: E
  • Council Tax Band: H