Swaylands, Grade II listed park and garden in Penshurst, Kent, England
Swaylands estate encompasses 40 acres of terraced gardens with rockery, cricket pitch, tennis court, rose garden, pond, and multiple waterfalls.
Originally established as Workhouse Farm in 1840, William Woodgate transformed the property into a villa before Edward Cropper commissioned extensive architectural expansions.
The estate reveals the evolution of English country house design, featuring Tudor-style architecture with red brick, blue diaper work, and stone dressings.
The property currently functions as residential apartments, maintaining its historical exterior while adapting interior spaces for modern living requirements.
The garden structure includes a series of grass terraces extending from a stone retaining wall, complemented by a sunken rose garden replanted in 1994.
GPS coordinates: 51.16659,0.19205
Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:12
Penshurst Place
1.1 km
Church of St John the Baptist, Penshurst
985 m
Bidborough Windmill
2.8 km
The Picture House
1.4 km
Church of St Peter
2.9 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin
2.6 km
Parish Church of St Lawrence
3.2 km
South central entrance tower to Penshurst Place and wall abutting to east
1 km
Speldhurst War Memorial
2.6 km
North West Lychgate To The Church Of St Lawrence
3.1 km
The Leicester Arms Hotel
925 m
The Spotted Dog Public House
1.6 km
The George And Dragon
2.6 km
The Old Farmhouse
2.3 km
The Manor
2.7 km
Bidborough Court
2.6 km
Anonymous Chest Tomb Approximately 1.5 Metres South Of The Chancel Of The Church Of St Mary The Virgin
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9, High Street
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Old Place
2.6 km
Killick's Bank
2 km
Tender Meads
3 km
The Mill Building
2.8 km
Shadwell
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Morley Chest Tomb Approximately 7 Metres South Of The Tower Of The Church Of St Mary The Virgin
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The Old Guildhouse
947 m
Paul's Farmhouse
3.2 km
Star House Including Boutique
973 m
Barn Approximately 6 Metres North East Of Little Laverall
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