Property description

In a prime position, Upper Court is one of the most recognisable and iconic properties within the Conservation Area of the highly sought after village of Woldingham. Dating from 1797 in its current form yet unlisted, the house has very attractive external elevations of red brick, under a hipped slate roof with a marvellous mix of window styles including multi pane sash windows, Gothic style windows and French doors together with some wrought iron Juliet balconies. There is an ecclesiastical style front porch – probably a later addition – with an interesting sun dial above the gabled entrance. Whilst the house is in need of some updating, it offers the new owner a unique opportunity to create a charming and sophisticated family home. A number of original features are still in evidence, which include the flag stones in the Rear Hall and quarry tiles in the Dining Room, along with period fireplaces including the inglenook in the Dining Room with space formerly occupied by a bread oven and wall panelling in the Drawing Room. Reception rooms are gracious with the Drawing Room having a dual aspect across the gardens. The Kitchen/Breakfast Room adjoins the very generous Utility Room and Cloakroom with the potential to create a large open plan space – subject to any necessary building controls. The cellar, located beneath the Sitting and Drawing Rooms, is accessed via an external staircase. The internal staircase rising from the cellar is currently sealed. Bedrooms on the first floor include a dual aspect Master Suite which has a large En Suite Bathroom, 'Jack and Jill' to the landing. There are four further bedrooms – two of which share a 'Jack and Jill' shower-room – and two of which have doors with wrought iron Juliet balconies.

Situation
Located in the heart of the sought after village of Woldingham, which has a shop/post office, primary school, village hall, tennis and cricket club, two golf courses, local equestrian establishments and recreation ground. The M25 (J6) is about 4½ miles away. Local schools include Woodlea Village Primary, Hazelwood, Woldingham School for Girls and Caterham School. Ideal for the commuter Woldingham Station is about 1.5 miles away and has regular services to London Bridge (38 mins) and London Victoria (35 mins). Nearby Oxted is rightly popular as it has good shopping facilities, a swimming pool complex, cafes, supermarkets, restaurants and cinema.

Outside
The house is approached via a pair of wrought iron gates and a gravelled drive way leading to a parking area to the rear. It sits within very attractive, mature, landscaped grounds, which surround it and are a particular feature of the property. Part walled, with mature trees and hedging, the gardens include
sweeping lawns, a former tennis lawn, well stocked flowerbeds and shrubberies, gravel pathways, and a beautiful rose garden. There is also a small orchard to one side. The drive continues to a large detached, flint walled barn which houses parking for two cars and has substantial storage space. This offers potential to convert into a home office/gym subject to any necessary planning consent.

Property Features :

• 17th century unlisted village house
• gracious reception rooms
• five bedrooms
• three bath/shower rooms
• pretty mature gardens of approaching an acre