Property description
Set back from the road and situated along a lane is this charming, detached period cottage offering flexible accommodation arranged over two floors with 5 bedrooms, part of which is believed to date back to the late 16th century with later extensions.
The ground floor comprises an entrance hall with tiled floor which has an open aspect to the dining room with original Inglenook fireplace, exposed beams and views over the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a good range of wall and base units, a laundry cupboard and built in bench seating.
The double aspect drawing room has a stunning Inglenook feature fireplace with cast iron multi fuel stove and bay window. The accommodation continues to an inner lobby with a good sized bedroom, sitting room, family bathroom and study. This area of the house could easily be used as a self contained annexe if desired.
On the first floor there are four further bedrooms, all with exposed beams and views over the garden and neighbouring countryside. There is a family shower room and separate WC.
SituationThe property is located on a no through lane in an idyllic rural location with far reaching views of
open countryside in all directions.
There is easy access to the M25 at junction 6 which is 5.6 miles. Train services are available from Godstone Station (2.7 miles) or Lingfield (5 miles) or there are faster and more frequent services from Oxted (7.7 miles), Horley (6.1 miles) or Redhill (7.7 miles). Oxted, Reigate, East Grinstead and Redhill town centres provide comprehensive shopping facilities.
Local schools include a primary schools at Lingfield and South Godstone, Oxted and a number of very good private schools including Notre Dame (Lingfield) Warlingham, Caterham and Reigate.
OutsideNestling in a tucked away position, the property sits in its delightful mature gardens of about 0.56 acres (0.24 Ha) with the added benefit of an adjoining field of about 4.2 acres (1.7 Ha). The property is approached along a no through lane with entry into a driveway which leads to a double garage and attached workshop.
The rear garden is accessed via a pedestrian wrought iron gate and is mainly laid to lawn with various mature trees and hedgerow borders offering a high degree of seclusion. The garden wraps around the property and continues to the adjacent field, which has three barns requiring renovation.
Property Features :
- 5 Bedrooms
- Sitting Room
- Dining Room
- Kitchen
- Shower room