Property description

• NO CHAIN
• Popular Village Location
• 100ft Rear Garden with Views
• London Commutable from Three Bridges and Gatwick Airport
• Grade II Listed


• NO CHAIN
• Popular Village Location
• 100ft Rear Garden with Views
• London Commutable from Three Bridges and Gatwick Airport
• Grade II Listed

King and Chasemore are proud to offer to the market one of the rarely available cottages on the brow of Turners Hill with No Chain.

They are the focal point of the village, often the topic of local conversation and rarely do they even make it to the open market before somebody local snaps them up through word of mouth. They have history, stunning curb appeal and fantastic views over the North Downs.

Built at the turn of the 20th century using natural local stone and oak these Tudor style cottages were designed by Sir Aston Webb. Webb's best known works include the Queen Victoria Memorial, The Mall approach and the principal facade of Buckingham Palace, which he re-designed in 1913. It's believed these are in memorial of Lord Cowdray's son who fought in World War I.

Set back from the road this particular cottage is steeped with design and intricate detail in the stonework including the Sundial statue to the front, hardwood detailing throughout and the stone mullion windows.

Up the steps to the front door you enter the large entrance hallway, with stairs rising to the light drenched landing on the first floor and wooden door through to the 14' 3\" lounge.

The lounge features original pine parquet flooring, an open working fireplace with built in oak cabinets either side and 4 leadlight windows face the front. There are exposed medium-to-light coloured oak beams on the ceiling and halogen down lights from polished chrome dimmer switches. Polished chrome switches and sockets a common feature throughout the property.

A double doorway leads into the 12' 2\" dining room. This second reception room could have many uses but is currently their library and study. It has the original windows looking through to the kitchen diner which is an extension to the original property.

The kitchen diner is 20' 3\" in length with the original exterior stone wall exposed down one side and large picture windows overlooking the fabulous rear garden and into the distance towards the North Downs. If the current owners were to stay the kitchen was their final project. The house is Grade II listed and they have in writing from the assistant planning and listed building officer that they would consider acceptable in principal a planning application to renovate the existing extension and close off the outer lobby to the elements (correspondence regarding this is available on request). This offers potential for a breathtaking design across the rear of the property that they envisaged incorporating bi-folding doors to really make the most of the views.

The downstairs also accommodates a luxurious refitted bathroom with underfloor heating. Using Italian Travertine tiles to the walls and floor to create a wet room, there is a 1400mm walk-in rainwater shower, which also has an additional shower attachment and fixed glass screen. The suite itself is white with a low level WC, wash hand basin, bath and radiator with towel rail above.

On the first floor, the bright and airy landing has doors through to 3 bedrooms. The master being 13' 7\" in length has a fireplace and leadlight windows facing the front of the property. Bedrooms 2 & 3 face the rear and have stunning views across the Downs stretching for miles offering a distant horizon.

Outside the property has a well maintained, level lawn to the front. There are retaining stone walls and mature shrub and flower beds. A driveway to the side offers parking for 3-4 cars in tandem. There is also a large stone built car port 19'3\" x 11' with a pitched roof with storage loft which the current owners were going to convert fully to a garage.

There is side access to the rear garden, the property is elevated so steps lead down to the rear lawn. The valuer first witnessed this garden in the peak of the summer, it still looks glorious yet it's hard to convey how splendidly it all comes together in full bloom. It offers privacy, a well maintained lawn, an abundance of mature trees, shrubs and exotic plants. A lot of thought went into the garden, as you meander down the bottom, you notice a seating area and a hidden play area for their children. There is also rear access via double gates. This leads to a private grass track that runs along the rear of the cottages.

The owners of this property have found somewhere to move to so are suited. Internal viewings are highly recommended to avoid disappointment.