6 bedroom detached house for sale

Poundsbridge House is an idyllic Grade II listed country house believed to date back to 1450 with later extensions, and the original use for the house is thought to have been the home of the Penshurst Place Estate Manager. Poundsbridge House is a very attractive property which the owners, who have lived here for over 30 years, have completely refurbished and extended, adding notable amenities.

Poundsbridge House is a beautifully presented property. The accommodation extends to over 5,200 sq ft the space is well balanced between formal and informal living. The main reception rooms are accessed off the hall and comprise
a double-aspect drawing room, dining room, and living room and reception room. Interesting period features can be found throughout the property, including exposed beams, leaded windows, original flooring and window shutters, impressive fireplaces, and good ceiling heights throughout. Poundsbridge House is a superb family home that enjoys the character of a historic property combined with the modern amenities required for family living in the country.

The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room is well-equipped with a central work island, pantry, fitted appliances, and new electric AGA. The addition of the orangery fills the kitchen/breakfast room with light and provides an impressive central core to the house, being triple aspect providing glorious views. With access to the outside, the orangery connects the house to the garden and grounds.

Also on the ground floor is the boot room and downstairs WC. Stairs on the ground floor lead down to the vast cellar that provides extremely versatile space and storage.

The first and second floors are well served with excellent bedroom accommodation comprising a generous principal bedroom suite with two en suite bathrooms, a dressing room and excellent southwesterly views over the gardens.

There are two further bedroom suites with en suite bathrooms, three further bedrooms, one with a mezzanine level ideal for a study area, and a family bathroom.

The gardens and grounds are an important feature of Poundsbridge House, complementing the house extremely well. The property enjoys well-maintained south-west facing gardens and grounds with many mature specimen trees, shrubs and flower beds.

The gardens and grounds encircle the property and include a swimming pool, pool house, summer house and pond. There is also a paved terrace wrapping around the rear of the house, providing excellent settings for al fresco dining and enjoying the stunning southerly views. Steps lead down from the terrace through the Leylandii hedge to the formal garden area, which is mainly laid to lawn, with so much usable space.

Beyond the immediate gardens are paddocks, a stable block with a tack room. There is an abundance of useful outbuildings within the grounds of Poundsbridge, mainly made up of stores and garaging. In all, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 16 acres.

Poundsbridge House is located between the delightful villages of Penshurst and Speldhurst. Sitting within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Speldhurst has a primary school, a church, a general store with a post office, and a pub. Penshurst is widely known for its medieval history connected to Penshurst Place and has a village shop, tea room, Kingdom Café, doctors' surgery, boutique hotel, The Leicester Arms, and a monthly Farmers Market. Further, there are two well-renowned pubs, The Spotted Dog and The Bottle House, that serve excellent food and are within walking distance. The village is also home to one of England's oldest cricket pitches.

More extensive shopping facilities and amenities can be found in the nearby towns of Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. The area has excellent road and rail links from M25, A21 and A26, which provide easy access to London, the south coast and Heathrow and Gatwick international airports. Nearby commuter train stations at Hildenborough Station (5.6 miles), Tonbridge and Sevenoaks provide regular services to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street (from 31 minutes).

There are numerous good schools in the area, including Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone primary schools. Tonbridge School, Benenden School, and Tunbridge Wells Grammar schools. Holmewood House in Langton Green. Sevenoaks Preparatory, Sevenoaks School and New Beacon Preparatory are also nearby in Sevenoaks.

Sporting and recreational interests in the area are well served, with horse racing at Lingfield Park and golf at Hever Castle and Nizels. Sailing and Fishing are also available nearby: sailing at Bough Beech Reservoir and fishing at Chipstead Lakes. There is an abundance of country walks, cycling and riding to be had in the surrounding area, including Penshurst Place, Hever Castle, Titsey Estate and Winston Churchill's home, Chartwell, which are all a short drive away.