Property description

In a marvellous location with lovely open views across Farleigh Common and the surrounding countryside, a substantial Victorian house with origins to 1886 along with later additions. The spacious family accommodation, (in total 4531 sq ft) is arranged over three floors, retaining some period details including a handsome original fireplace in the Drawing Room, high ceilings and cornicing to many rooms. Windows are large and there are two coloured, leaded light panels within the front door. Reception rooms are gracious with the Drawing Room having a triple aspect affording views of the charming gardens and countryside beyond, whilst a further double Reception Room has a Dining Area connecting directly to the Kitchen Breakfast Room. The Kitchen again has far reaching views and is furnished with a four oven gas Aga, a good range of limed oak Schmidt units with 'Corian' worktops and an extra large double sink with waste disposal unit. The central dining island has built in cupboards and pan drawers with Corian top. Integrated appliances include a Miele fridge, freezer and dishwasher, a Bosch microwave/oven with a De Dietrich gas hob. Further integrated Miele washing machine and dryer are found in the Utility Room. There is a useful cellar which extends under the original part of the house. On the first floor are five double bedrooms (one presently fitted as a Study) including the Master Bedroom which has an En Suite Bathroom and is fitted with an extensive range of wardrobes. The top floor comprises a further three bedrooms and a 'Jack and Jill' bathroom with modern shower bath and fitted storage units. Deep eaves storage extends full length to each side of the house with access from each bedroom.

Situation
The house enjoys a fabulous setting as it fronts on to Farleigh Common and also has an outstanding outlook over fields to the rear towards the church of St Mary's the Virgin at Farleigh and the neighbouring Littlepark Wood. Nearby are extensive bridleways, footpaths and Farleigh Court Golf Club. Warlingham Green has local shops, pubs and restaurants. Local schools include a village primary, Croydon High, Warlingham, Caterham, Whitgift, Trinity, Old Palace and Royal Russell.
TRAIN SERVICES: East Croydon (4.7 miles) fast trains to Victoria and London Bridge 15-20mins. Upper Warlingham (3.1 miles) Victoria (33 mins) and London Bridge (32 mins). BUS SERVICE to Selsdon, Warlingham and Caterham.

Outside
The property is surrounded by lovely open countryside and accessed over Farleigh Common. Sitting within grounds extending to approximately 6.5 acres. (paddock 5.4 acres), the house is approached up a long tarmac drive to a large block paved parking area, leading to a double garage with a remote controlled door. The level, lawned gardens, around the house and pool area have mature, well stocked flower beds, whilst behind the garage is a further private garden and the heated swimming pool which has a pump house and chalet style changing rooms which have power and light connected. There is a disused tennis court which has the potential to become a sand school, a greenhouse and a vegetable plot. The stable yard has 6 loose boxes, feed room, tack room and a hay store. Water and electricity are connected and there is parking for several cars.

Property Features :

• 7 Bedrooms
• Study/Bedroom 8
• 3 Bathrooms
• Drawing Room
• Family Room

Property Info:

• FLOOR PLAN