For Sale4 Bedroom House in Latymers, Penshurst, Tonbridge, TN11£995,000

Available with no onward chain, this well maintained detached family home features a south-west facing garden, located on a private cul-de-sac in the heart of Penshurst village DESCRIPTION Latymers is a private no-through road featuring detached executive homes constructed in the early 1980s, nestled in the heart of Penshurst village. This well-maintained four-bedroom house features a block-paved driveway leading to a double garage on the side. The property has a secluded south-west garden, although it is in good condition, there is scope to update the property. FEATURES - Hallway leading to two reception rooms, cloakroom and a coats cupboard. - The dual-aspect dining room opens into the kitchen, which features a comprehensive range of cupboards, including tall larder units and a peninsula breakfast bar. The kitchen is equipped with two sinks and integrated appliances, including a double oven, microwave, dishwasher, and tall fridge and freezer. The utility area offers space for laundry appliances, with a stable-style door leading to the garden. - The triple aspect sitting room has a feature gas fireplace with wooden mantle and sliding patio doors to the garden, with retractable awning for comfort. - Principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and ensuite bathroom. - Three further bedrooms and a family shower room completes the first floor accommodation. - The southwest-facing garden is predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by mature shrubs, trees, and beech hedging, and backs onto the playing fields of Penshurst Primary School. It features a large protected oak tree, beautiful wisteria, and clematis along the side of the house. The terrace wraps around three sides of the house, providing ample space for entertaining. A summer house offers a wonderful outlook to sit and enjoy the garden. SITUATION The historic village of Penshurst is famous for its ancestral home, Penshurst Place, which was once owned by Henry VIII. Situated between Tonbridge and Royal Tunbridge Wells, the picturesque village is surrounded by beautiful Kent countryside, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Penshurst has one of England's oldest cricket pitches. There is a friendly community spirit in the village and some particularly attractive views over the Medway. The village benefits from a church, tea room, post office, garage, doctor's surgery and the Leicester Arms public house in the village, as well as a monthly held farmers' market. There are a number of local amenities and a good selection of clubs including football, cricket, angling society, bridge club and a baby and toddler group. There is golf at Hever, Nizels Golf & Fitness Centre in Hildenborough as well as a Leisure Centre in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge School Sports Centre & gym/pool. Close by there is Kingdom Cafe, wellness & event space and The Spotted Dog pub. Nearby Tonbridge (about 5.6 miles), Tunbridge Wells (about 6.1 miles) and Sevenoaks (about 8.9 miles) provide more comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities. There are a number of well regarded Primary schools in the local area including in the village, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone. Preparatory Schools locally include Holmewood House and Rose Hill School in Tunbridge Wells, Hilden Grange and the Schools at Sommerhill in Tonbridge and numerous options in Sevenoaks. There are Grammar Schools for Boys and Girls in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and the Grammar Annexes in Sevenoaks. Independent schools include Sevenoaks School and Tonbridge Boys School. Hildenborough station (about 4.3 miles) has train services to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street (London Bridge approx 32 mins). Penshurst station (about 1.9 miles) has services to London Bridge in just over 1 hour. The A21 at Tonbridge gives access to the M25 and the motorway network, Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports, Channel Tunnel Terminus & Ports and Bluewater shopping centre. DIRECTIONS From the A21 join the B245, signposted Hildenborough and Tonbridge. Continue along this road and turn right, just after Mill Garage, signposted to Leigh and Penshurst. Proceed through the village of Leigh and fork left towards Penshurst (B2176). Continue towards Penshurst village and just before you enter the centre of the village you will see Latymers on the right hand side. PROPERTY INFORMATION - Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage. - Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council - Council Tax band: G (£3,705.32 for 2024/25) - Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.