For Sale
Asking Price
£1,500,000
A fine example of a four bedroom detached 'Queen Anne' style house set back from lawned gardens and affording beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. Included in the sale will be approx. 17 acres of farmland, paddocks, stables and outbuildings all offered with NO CHAIN. Perfect for someone looking for a vast property in a secluded location wanting land and equestrian facilities.
A sweeping driveway provides a spectacular entrance to the principal residence commanding a central position on these entirely level grounds. The house was rebuilt in 1948 and is set back from lawned gardens screened from the road by mature evergreens. The first floor windows afford beautiful green views over the surrounding gardens and countryside. Internally the rooms are light and the decor is contemporary with clean plastered walls.
In recent years the house has been extended to the rear and undergone a programme of modernisation. The entrance hall is spacious and welcoming with a beautifully engineered oak floor throughout with feature wooden staircase. The living room is triple aspect and benefits from a new stone fireplace equipped with a wood burner.
The kitchen with granite work tops and central island/breakfast bar is well equipped with various integrated appliances, storage units, drawers and cupboards. The rear of the kitchen opens out into a family room where tiles give way to an engineered wood floor, door to terrace. Double aspect attractive arched windows overlooking the rear garden. To the first floor there are four double bedrooms and the master bedroom having a delightful triple aspect. This room also has and en suite shower room/wc.
A remodelled family bathroom serves the other bedrooms. The house is centrally heated and has full double glazing.
OUTSIDE
This Farm house sits amidst beautifully presented gardens of approximately one acre which extend south adjoining paddocks. The gardens are screened from the farm buildings and fields by mature shrubs and trees. A rear patio area provides a superb area for alfresco dining and entertaining boasting stunning views over its own south facing grounds.
There is a further approx. 17 acres of land to the rear of the property, currently a mixture of farmland and horse paddocks that can be used for a number of uses especially those of an equestrian nature.
Double garaging - attached to the main residence with power and electricity connected and electrically operated roller doors.
Large timber building - power and lighting connected. Summerhouse, potting shed, also with power/lighting as currently serves as a study/office.
Road & rail communications - situated virtually adjoining the 9 hole golf course at Horne, Croydon Barn Lane, just one mile off the A22 with fast access to the M25 and M23 motorways within 5 miles. Excellent direct rail links to London Victoria via Oxted/Lingfield and Gatwick/Horley rail stations. Horley is conveniently located to the east (3.9 miles) and has a commuter station with services to Victoria and London Bridge as well as a good range of local facilities including a large Waitrose and Collingwood and Batchelor, a thriving traditional department store. A more comprehensive range of shops, eateries and leisure facilities can be found at the bustling market towns of Dorking and Reigate that are only 9 & 5.5 miles away respectively. Educationally there is a wide choice of state and private schools for all ages within easy reach. Also, within close reach are the towns of Oxted and Lingfield which offer various retail shops, restaurants and gastro pubs. The town of Lingfield is well known for its race course. Communications are excellent with the A23 and A24 giving access to not only the South Coast but the M25 and the national motorway network. Gatwick and the M23 are only 5 miles away.
