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Colquhoun House

A Grade II Listed Building in Penshurst, Kent

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.1725 / 51°10'20"N

Longitude: 0.1823 / 0°10'56"E

OS Eastings: 552656

OS Northings: 143736

OS Grid: TQ526437

Mapcode National: GBR MP8.JWM

Mapcode Global: VHHQ5.3SRJ

Plus Code: 9F3255CJ+XW

Entry Name: Colquhoun House

Listing Date: 10 September 1954

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1273077

English Heritage Legacy ID: 446506

ID on this website: 101273077

Location: Penshurst, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN11

County: Kent

District: Sevenoaks

Civil Parish: Penshurst

Built-Up Area: Penshurst

Traditional County: Kent

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Kent

Church of England Parish: Penshurst St John the Baptist

Church of England Diocese: Rochester

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Description


1.
5280 PENSHURST PENSHURST
Main Street
(South Side)

Colquhoun House
TQ 5243 23/830 10.9.54.

II GV


2.
2 storeys and attic, 4 windows. Originally 5 windows, but right bay now added
to LONGFORD (qv). C18 elevation masking older structure. Painted brick. 2
storeys with centre part projecting and raised forming pediment or gable end
with moulded brick eaves and containing attic window. Brick plinth and continuous
brick band and band across gable end. Brick parapet and concealed roof (partly
slate and partly tile). Symmetrical elevation with centre panelled door with
Regency fanlight over. Restored panelled reveals and door case, carved scroll
brackets supporting pediment with key moulding. Sash windows.
Rear Elevation. Coupled bow fronts. Stone, tile hung above and Welsh slate
roof with eaves and gutter.

Quaintways Tea Rooms, The Cottage, Colquhoun House and Longford form a group
with Kirkwood Garden Shop and La Petite Hair Salon.


Listing NGR: TQ5265643736

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