3 bedroom apartment for sale

This immaculately presented, first-floor apartment is set within an attractive, purpose-built block of just ten apartments built in 2010 and therefore benefits from an excellent B energy efficiency rating and modern comforts throughout. Located within a sought-after, gated development in a stunning rural location on the edge of Penshurst village, this super property enjoys the most fabulous, far-reaching rural views surrounding the property and over 40 acres of park-like communal grounds of the coveted Swaylands Estate for the residents to enjoy.

As you enter the Swaylands Estate, Drummond Hall can be found to the far right of the development and this particular property occupies the west wing of the building, resulting in an apartment which is bathed in sunshine throughout the day and into the evening with a good degree of privacy and quiet. There is a video entry system to the building, with the choice of lift or stairs to the first floor where the apartment can be found. The personal entrance hall has numerous useful built-in storage cupboards as well as a cloakroom for guests, however, the eye is immediately drawn to the reception room at the end of the hall. The reception room is a generous 27’ long and enjoys a double aspect with absolutely breathtaking rural views that go on for miles, from the south-facing Juliet balcony, as well as double doors opening to the west-facing balcony with space for relaxed seating or a bistro table and chairs. The balcony is incredibly private, being tucked away from the main areas of the communal grounds and other residents and glimpses of Penshurst Place can be caught between the trees. The reception room has an electric fire as a focal point and the space lends itself well to being zoned with a seating area around the fireplace, with further relaxed seating by the Juliet balcony from where to enjoy the views at your leisure. Double doors open from here into a generous dining room with Juliet balconies to the east and south, making each room incredibly light and a further set of double doors open, in turn, to the kitchen/breakfast room. The connection between these rooms flows so well and gives the option for open-plan living and excellent entertaining space, or to separate the rooms for a cosier feel when preferred. The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed, with plenty of storage within contemporary-style units and quartz work surfaces incorporating a breakfast bar and a large corner larder unit yet still leaving space for a dining table and chairs if you would prefer to use the dining room as a second sitting room instead. It is well-equipped with AEG integrated appliances including a full height fridge, full height freezer, an electric double oven, electric hob with fan over, a combination microwave oven, coffee machine, wine cooler, dishwasher and a washer/dryer.

The bedrooms are well-appointed, with each being a generous double room with its own en-suite. The master bedroom is double aspect with windows to the side and double doors opening to the balcony. There are two double wardrobes with a dressing area and plenty of space for a super kingsize bed and additional furniture. The en-suite to the master bedroom is spacious and features a tiled shower cubicle with wash basin with storage beneath and a WC. There is plenty of space for a nice piece of furniture for additional storage, or there is the possibility to reconfigure the space to change to a bathroom if preferred, subject to management company consent. Bedroom 2 is another large double room which also enjoys a dual aspect, this time to the side and to the front, where views reach towards the North Downs. This room has a built-in double wardrobe and tiled en-suite with shower, wash basin with storage and a WC. Bedroom 3 is set to the east side of the apartment, overlooking the communal gardens and has two built-in double wardrobes and an en-suite shower room with wash basin with storage, WC and tiled shower cubicle. The apartment is carpeted throughout, with underfloor heating and double glazing and with such generous room proportions and well-considered layout it results in a very easy and comfortable home to live in.

Outside, the property has an allocated parking space as well as an allocated garage next to the building, which is the centre garage in the right-hand block. There are additional spaces for visitors, which are all clearly marked.

One of the stand-out features of this apartment and the setting, as well as the stunning views is the recreational space for the residents to enjoy. The Swaylands Estate extends to approximately 44 acres of communal grounds with neatly tended flower beds leading on to sweeping, park-like grounds interspersed with mature, specimen trees and blossom trees. Residents can enjoy walks through the grounds and into the heart of Penshurst village and on to Penshurst Place or to join the miles of local footpath networks if you wanted to enjoy a longer walk through the surrounding countryside. Within the grounds, are tennis courts for the residents to enjoy and there is also a residents’ gym which is well-equipped and is available to use for a nominal fee of £100 per annum.

This property is for sale with no onward chain.

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Leasehold information:

We understand the property is leasehold with a share of the freehold.

125 year lease from 1.1.2006 and therefore has 105 years remaining

The service charge is in the region of £8,000-9,000 per annum, reviewed annually each autumn for the following year

Ground rent is currently £225 per annum

Material Information Disclosure -

National Trading Standards Material Information Part B Requirements (information that should be established for all properties)

Property Construction - Brick and Block

Property Roofing - Slate tiles and lead

Electricity Supply - Mains

Water Supply - Mains

Sewerage - Mains

Heating - Gas central heating with underfloor heating throughout and heated towel rails

Broadband - FFTP

Mobile Signal / Coverage - Good

Parking – The property owns a garage for 1 car and 1 parking space, allocated. There are additional parking spaces designated for visitors

National Trading Standards Material Information Part C Requirements (information that may or may not need to be established depending on whether the property is affected or impacted by the issue in question)

Building Safety - None known

Restrictions - Usual lease restrictions apply, please ask a member of the Maddisons team if there is a specific point you would require clarification for, to be able to proceed. We understand that pets may be allowed with consent from the management company.

Rights and Easements - None known

Flood Risk - None known

Coastal Erosion Risk - N/A

Planning Permission - None known

Accessibility / Adaptations - The apartment can be accessed via the lift and as built in 2010, the doorways are wide enought to allow wheelchair access.

Coalfield / Mining Area – N/A

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Location

The apartment is set within the sought-after, gated development at the Swaylands Estate, on the rural periphery of Penshurst and within 5 miles of the larger towns of Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge. Penshurst is a thriving village thanks to its primary school, Parish church, general store with post office, and tearooms and it is a lovely walk through the grounds of the Swaylands Estate, into the heart of the village. Penshurst Place is open to the public, with its beautiful gardens, children’s play area, shop and café. The Leicester Arms pub is very well regarded, with a popular restaurant providing delicious home cooked food. Kingdom is well worth a visit, featuring a café set in the most idyllic of locations, with stunning and far reaching views and beautiful walks. Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge both offer an extensive choice of restaurants, supermarkets and shopping facilities, together with excellent schooling for all ages including those within the Kent Grammar school system.

Communal Garden

Approximately 44 acres of communal grounds

Parking - Allocated parking

Allocated parking space and additional spaces for visitors

Parking - Garage

The garage is the centre garage in the right hand block.