Penn Court has a wonderful approach, with a sweeping driveway up to the front of the property, which continues to the three cottages. Thought to date from the mid-17th Century, Penn Court was re-modelled in the early 18th Century with the addition of the stunning Flemish bond façade.

This Grade II listed Queen Anne property has a beautifully bright drawing room as a focal point, with a seating area, a fireplace, high beamed ceiling and panelled walls. From here there is access to multiple reception rooms, all with original features. The dining room has spectacular floor to ceiling sash windows and, most notably, the cosy double aspect living room has an inglenook fireplace, a high beamed ceiling and wood-panelled walls.

To the rear of the house is a fabulously large reception hall, off which is a cloakroom and access to the cellar, garden and a secondary staircase to the first floor. The family room, fitted with bespoke bookshelves and wood-burning stove is also found off the reception hall.

At the heart of the kitchen is a gas Aga, surrounded by bespoke painted units. The study/breakfast room, larder and utility/dog shower are located off the kitchen, with the latter having direct access to the garden and paddock to the rear of the property.

The first floor can be accessed via two staircases, either the grand wide central staircase from the drawing room or from the reception hall staircase. All of the rooms at this level have high ceilings. The principal bedroom has its own unique style, with impressive, wider than usual, elm floorboards and three sash windows overlooking the garden at the front. The second largest bedroom is completely panelled giving a wonderful dramatic style, with the deep wood tone and has the luxury of an open fireplace.

Three further double bedrooms, two of which share a “Jack and Jill” bathroom, overlook the splendid gardens. The family bathroom is beautifully panelled, encasing the bath and has a separate shower.

The second floor has a further double bedroom, sitting room/bedroom and shower room.

ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION
Penn Court benefits from exceptional ancillary accommodation, currently utilised in the form of three award winning holiday cottages (The Oast, The Cottage and The Barn), driving significant proven income.

At the front of Penn Court are formal lawns leading down to the ponds, stocked with trout and carp, and to the cottages beyond. To the eastern side of the house are further lawns, which are split by a magnificent yew hedge, which creates a tranquil area where the partly walled rose garden and the sheltered heated swimming pool are found. There are lovely views across a neighbouring vineyard towards the North Downs.

The paddock to the rear of the property has potential for planting a vineyard. Alternatively, the paddock could be used for equestrian facilities or to accommodate a tennis court (subject to any necessary consents).

Penn Court is situated in an enviable ‘tucked away’ location within the popular and picturesque village of Hollingbourne, which sits within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the gentle slopes of the North Downs. Good amenities are available in the village, including several pubs and restaurants, and a well-regarded primary school. Maidstone, Ashford and Canterbury offer a more extensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities. The area has an array of well-regarded schools in both state and private sectors.

The region is well served by road and rail communications with the M20 (Junction 8) located just under two miles away and direct mainline rail services into London Bridge and London Victoria from Hollingbourne station, less than a mile away; Ebbsfleet International has a High-Speed service to London St Pancras (from around 19 minutes). There is easy access to the Channel Tunnel at Folkestone.

Sporting facilities in the area include golf at The Ridge and Chart Hills, the Tudor country club at Marriot Tudor Park together with recreational facilities at nearby Leeds Castle.