£3.85m seven-bedroom house for sale in Penshurst, near Tonbridge

If you’re looking to seriously upgrade your family home for your next move, this country house could make your property wishlist.

With a luxurious swimming pool, outdoor tennis courts and beautiful gardens, this Penshurst property is dream home material – if you’ve got £3.85 million to spare.

The Grade-II listed building dates back to the 16th century and has since been converted into a three-storey family home.

A number of period features have been retained, such as exposed beams, original floorboards and striking fireplaces, but the current owners have modernised the living space to accommodate a large family.

The seven-bedroom property includes a master suite with its own dressing room and en suite bathroom, an attic space for a children’s play room and live-in nanny, and a separate annexe for guests to stay overnight.

The annexe also has its own private entrance, a kitchen and dining area and bathroom.

mpu1

There is also an open plan kitchen and breakfast room with an aga, pantry and fitted Miele appliances, a garden room with views out towards the River Medway and Ashdown Forest, and reception rooms, including a family room and sitting room.

The grounds are well-maintained and far-reaching, perfect for those who enjoy gardening and are looking for a space to indulge their hobby.

The south-facing gardens boast specimen trees, shrubs, flower beds and ponds.

There is also a paved terrace for al fresco dining in the summer months, an outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts.

If you want to explore further than these picturesque grounds, the village of Penshurst is only a short walk or car ride away.

The medieval village, which can be found in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, has a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance, as well as the historic country estate, Penshurst Place.

The larger towns of Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks, all of which have rail links to London, can also all be reached by car in less than 30 minutes.

To find out more about this stunning country home, visit Knight Frank.

This property can be found at Nunnery Lane in Penshurst, near Tonbridge.