Property description
Located on the North Downs close to Marden Park & woods, this substantial, period property of great character has 6 extremely spacious double bedrooms, extensive family living space of 4069 Sq ft, a cellar, grounds of 0.54 acres and planning permission for a 2 bedroom cottage. This charming farmhouse retains many period features dating back to its 16th century origins and comprises rooms of generous proportions with high ceilings and exposed beams. There is a grand Victorian extension containing the drawing room which has a particulary ornate marble fireplace and a WC with original Thomas Crapper sanitaryware. In addition to this is a family room with a corner Inglenook and a stunning dining room with impressive Inglenook fireplace, shelving and terracotta floor. Adjacent to this creating superb family living space is a 28ft kitchen with a range of painted units, a 4 oven Aga, seating area and stable door to the garden. There is a utility room/laundry and access to the boiler room and cellar. On the first floor are 3 good sized double bedrooms of character with latch doors, beams and exposed stone walls. There is an ensuite shower-room to the master bedroom and a family bathroom. The second floor comprises 3 further double bedrooms and a bathroom. One of these has a door directly to the bathroom thus potential ensuite and contains a 'metre kitchen' so ideal as a guest or au pair suite and another features a mezzanine, fun for children.
Of particular note is a detached barn which has current planning permission for a 2 bedroom annexed cottage which could double as a home office - TA2013/642
SituationThe property enjoys a rural location on the outskirts of the pretty village of Godstone which has local shops, a picturesque green and primary school. Also nearby is Godstone Farm children's attraction, Woldingham Girls School and the sought after village of Woldingham. There are local stables, North Downs Golf Club and The Woodland Trust's Marden Park Woods are very close by and ideal for dog walkers and riding. TRAIN SERVICES: Oxted Station is 3.3 miles with fast direct, services to London Bridge (33 mins) and Victoria (from 40 mins).
OutsideApproached by a long gravel drive which culminates at a parking area which has ample parking for multiple cars. In the front garden is an open double garage and a period barn (potential annexe). An area of lawn borders the brick path leading to the front door and there are well stocked flowerbeds, colourful shrubs and flowering climbers cladding the house. There is a pedestrian entrance onto Flower Lane from the courtyard and the rear garden has sweeping lawns, mature shrubs and trees to the boundaries providing privacy.
Property Features :
- 6 Double bedrooms
- 3 Bath/Shower-rooms (2 Ensuite)
- 3 Reception Rooms
- 28ft Kitchen/Diner
- Utility Room
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