Wychwood, Fordcombe Road, Tonbridge, TN11 8DP

* no onward chain * An attractive detached family home enjoying a rural outlook, situated on a private road on the outskirts of Penshurst village, close to the village school and amenities Description An attractive tile-hung and brick-built three-bedroom detached family home, situated on the outskirts of the sought-after village of Penshurst, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Set within gardens of approximately one third of an acre, enjoying superb far-reaching views over the upper Medway Valley.

This property offers an opportunity for modernisation and potential extension (subject to the usual planning consents).

Features - Entrance hall with storage and doors leading into the main reception areas.

- The L shaped kitchen/breakfast room offering picturesque views of the rear garden and window seat overlooking the front.

Fitted with a range of wooden panelled units the kitchen includes double electric ovens and hob and space for a fridge freezer.

- Adjacent to the kitchen is the utility area providing additional storage and space for a washing machine and dryer. - There is a convenient, modern shower room accessed from the utility room.

- The sitting room is accessed via glass doors, features a stone-surround electric fireplace and enjoys views of the front garden.

From here, double glass doors open into the bright and airy dining room with French doors leading to the rear garden.

A side door connects the dining area back to the utility space for added convenience. - Upstairs are three double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes.

Views across the countryside can be enjoyed from some of the bedrooms. - A family bathroom with over bath shower completes the upper floor.

- The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees, shrubs, and an ornamental pond. A patio area is accessed via the French doors from the dining room.

Far reaching views can be enjoyed from the garden. - The garden features a greenhouse and shed. - A detached garage and car port offers parking and further storage space.

Situation Penshurst is an historic village located in a valley upon the northern slopes of the Kentish Weald in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is full of old timber-framed buildings and converted Oast houses which attract many a visitor to the village.

Penshurst Place, known haunt of King Henry VIII is of particular interest. The village is also home to one of England’s oldest cricket pitches.

There are plenty of wonderful countryside walks and cycling paths in the nearby area.

Penshurst is a thriving village with an excellent primary school, church, village hall, Leicester Arms public house, doctors’ surgery, tea room and store/post office with fuel pumps.

The popular Kingdom Café is just outside the village. There are a selection of clubs and societies, including football and cricket clubs, angling society and bridge club.

There is also a monthly Farmers Market. The village is situated between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells and just 6 miles south of Sevenoaks.

Tunbridge Wells, approximately a 15 minute drive, offers a wide variety of restaurants, shops and leisure amenities.

There are a number of good schools in the area catering for both boys and girls in both the private and public sectors. Penshurst primary school is within approximately 0.3 miles of the property.

There are grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells area with a bus service from the village. The renowned Tonbridge School and Sevenoaks School are within easy reach.

The A21 gives access to the M25 for Gatwick and Heathrow airports, national road networks, and links to the M20 for access to the coastal ports and Channel Tunnel.

Main line rail services to London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Cannon Street can be accessed from Hildenborough station and Tonbridge station with journey times around 35/40 minutes.

Tonbridge station also provides services to London Victoria. Property information - Services: Mains electricity, water and drains. Private oil tank.

- Local Authority: Sevenoaks District Council - Council Tax band: G (£3,886.97 for 2025/26) - Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

Directions From our offices in Sevenoaks head southeast on London Road towards the A21. Continue for approximately 2.4 miles and then merge left onto the B245.

Turn right onto Watt’s Cross Road continuing into Rings Hill. Turn right onto Stocks Green Road/B2027. Continue for approximately 4 miles heading into the centre of Penshurst.

Turn right onto the High Street and after a short distance, passing Glebelands on the right, turn right into the private road. Wychwood is the second property on the right.

Penshurst is an historic village located in a valley upon the northern slopes of the Kentish Weald in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

It is situated betweenTonbridge and Royal Tunbridge Wells, and just 6 miles south of Sevenoaks.The village has two historic estates: Penshurst Place, knownhaunt of King Henry VIII, and the private parklands of Swaylands.

Penshurst is full of old timber-framed buildings and converted oast houses which attract many a visitor to the village.

The village has good local amenities and a selection of clubs and societies, including football and cricket clubs, angling society, bridge club and a baby and toddler group.

Nearby Sevenoaks provides more comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities. There are a number of good schools in the area catering for both boys and girls in both the private and public sectors.

The A21 gives access to the M25 for Gatwick and Heathrow airports, national road networks, and links to the M20 for access to the coastal ports and Channel Tunnel.

Main line rail services to London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Cannon Street can be accessed from Hildenborough station and Tonbridge station with journey times around 35/40 minutes.

Tonbridge station also provides services to London Victoria.