4 bedroom terraced house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- No onward chain
- 1773 sq ft
- 6.5 acres communal gardens
- Double garage
- Sought after location
DESCRIPTION
The Glebe is a private country estate spanning approximately six and a half acres featuring a croquet lawn, football pitch, wildlife meadow and children’s play area. The idyllic setting is secluded and provides a captivating backdrop to these properties. Number 11, which has been in the same family for over two decades, provides bright and well-proportioned accommodation spread across three floors. While already inviting, it presents an opportunity for updating to further enhance its charm.
FEATURES
- The reception hall leads to the kitchen/breakfast room at the front of the house boasting ample storage, preparation space, and integrated appliances alongside a breakfast bar.
- Adjacent to the kitchen, the generous open-plan reception room with fireplace offers a spacious and versatile living area, offering a seamless flow to the terrace and the stunning communal grounds. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.
- To the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a bathroom, while the second floor houses two additional double bedrooms and another bathroom. Each floor offers increasingly stunning views of the communal grounds and countryside beyond from its elevated position.
- The attic provides valuable storage space and offers the potential for conversion, subject to securing the necessary planning permissions.
- Outside there is a private terrace overlooking the communal gardens and completing the property, 11 The Glebe includes twin garages situated en bloc.
SITUATION
The Glebe is located on the edge of the picturesque village of Penshurst, best known for Penshurst Place, former residence of Henry VIII. The picturesque village is surrounded by beautiful Kent countryside, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a thriving local community and immediate access to beautiful countryside walks and cycle paths. There is a local village store and post office, doctors’ surgery, tea rooms and a number of clubs, plus a monthly farmers market. Penshurst also boasts excellent pubs including The Spotted Dog and The Bottle House Inn.
Nearby Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells (about 6.5 miles equidistant) and Sevenoaks (about 9.8 miles) provide more comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities.
There are a number of well-regarded Primary schools in the local area including Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone as well as several local preparatory schools in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks. There are grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells and the grammar annexes in Sevenoaks.
Penshurst station (about 2.3 miles) has services to London Bridge in just over 1 hour. Hildenborough (4.7 miles) has train services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge approx. 32 mins). The A21 is easily accessible, linking to the M25, and thereby the national motorway network, Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports, Channel Tunnel Terminus & Ports, Ebbsfleet and Bluewater shopping centre.
There are popular golf courses at Hever, Sevenoaks and Nizels Golf & Fitness Centre in Hildenborough. Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks all have leisure centres and close by there is Kingdom Cafe, wellness & event space.
DIRECTIONS
From Penshurst Place in the centre of the village, take the B2188 towards Fordcombe. Proceed out of the village for about 1/2 mile and The Glebe will be found on the right-hand side. Number 11 can be found on the left.
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PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage.
- Service Charges: £420 per quarter to cover maintenance of grounds, drain/gutter clearance.
- Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council
- Council Tax band: F (£3,211.27 for 2024/25)
- Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
The Glebe is located on the edge of the picturesque village of Penshurst, best known for Penshurst Place, former residence of Henry VIII. The picturesque village is surrounded by beautiful Kent countryside, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a thriving local community and immediate access to beautiful countryside walks and cycle paths. There is a local village store and post office, doctors’ surgery, tea rooms and a number of clubs, plus a monthly farmers market. Penshurst also boasts excellent pubs including The Spotted Dog and The Bottle House Inn.
Nearby Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells (about 6.5 miles equidistant) and Sevenoaks (about 9.8 miles) provide more comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities.
There are a number of well-regarded Primary schools in the local area including Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone as well as several local preparatory schools in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks. There are grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells and the grammar annexes in Sevenoaks.
Penshurst station (about 2.3 miles) has services to London Bridge in just over 1 hour. Hildenborough (4.7 miles) has train services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge approx. 32 mins). The A21 is easily accessible, linking to the M25, and thereby the national motorway network, Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports, Channel Tunnel Terminus & Ports, Ebbsfleet and Bluewater shopping centre.
There are popular golf courses at Hever, Sevenoaks and Nizels Golf & Fitness Centre in Hildenborough. Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks all have leisure centres and close by there is Kingdom Cafe, wellness & event space.
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