High Street, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11

Elegant Grade II listed home of striking proportions, comprising well-presented accommodation of over 4,400 sq ft, superbly located in the picturesque village of Penshurst.

Description

Buxton House is a former village store dating from the early-mid 19th century, superbly located in the historic village of Penshurst.

The impressive reception rooms comprise an open plan sitting/dining room with two feature fireplaces, a further sitting room with doors opening to a balcony, and a garden room on the lower ground floor with dual sets of doors opening to the courtyard garden.

The stylish kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke wall and base units with some integral appliances and an island unit incorporating a breakfast bar, with an exposed wood burning stove, skylights, and French doors opening to the balcony.

A study and shower room complete the ground floor.

A bedroom, utility room, shower room and store room together with the garden room are arranged over the lower ground floor.

From the spacious reception hall stairs rise to the first floor and magnificent principal bedroom suite which is served by an en suite bathroom with a freestanding bath and a separate dressing room. There are two further bedrooms completing the first floor, one served by an en suite shower room.

Arranged over the entirety of the second floor and completing the accommodation is a bedroom, well-appointed family bathroom and versatile landing area.

Buxton House is accessed via a brick paved driveway to the side providing a covered walkway/storage area and culminating at the courtyard garden and garage beyond.

The impressive walled courtyard garden to the rear is a real feature and enjoys a southerly aspect with views over the surrounding farmland beyond, with a raised decked terrace adjoining the rear of the property, ideal for al fresco entertaining.

The garage is situated to the rear of the garden and is accessed via the Leicester Arms carpark.

Location

Buxton House is situated in 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. Penshurst cricket pitch is one of England’s oldest and lies within the grounds of Penshurst Place.

Shopping: Tunbridge Wells (5.9 miles), Tonbridge (5.2 miles) and Sevenoaks (8.9 miles), offer a wider choice of facilities.

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, Tunbridge Wells & Sevenoaks and private schools such as Holmewood House Preparatory School in Langton Green and Sevenoaks and Tonbridge at secondary level.

Mainline rail: Hildenborough (5.4 miles) and Tonbridge (5.4 miles) to London Bridge/Charing Cross/Cannon Street. Penshurst Station (1.9 miles), London Cannon Street and London Victoria.

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

Square Footage: 4,451 sq ft



Directions

From the A21, take the Weald/Sevenoaks/Hildenborough roundabout on to the B245, signposted Hildenborough and Tonbridge. Continue along this road and turn right, signposted Leigh and Penshurst. Proceed through Leigh, and bear left to Penshurst. Continue into Penshurst village and turn left and Buxton House is immediately on the right.

Additional Info

Mains water, electricity & drainage. LPG gas. Oil fired central heating.
Agent Note: Some photographs taken June 2024