Property description

A 'chocolate box' Grade II listed cottage in a quintessential village location.

The Old Stores dates back to circa 1596 and is located in the heart of Okewood Hill. The property has a wealth of period features including the original fireplace, authentic oak floorboards and the primordial beams and doors. The property was former the old village store/bakery for the ever popular Okewood Hill village and has a vast and interesting history.

The property offers spacious and versatile accommodation over two floors, and the current owners have taken great care to preserve its period features and maintain its condition.

The downstairs accommodation comprises a beautifully finished country style kitchen with magnificent slate flooring, a utility area, a formal dining room, a large formal lounge with stunning fireplace, a separate large study area and a downstairs WC. There is also a cellar which is accessed via the utility room which provides a good storage space and makes a fantastic wine store!

On the first floor are three well proportioned double bedrooms, all offering storage/wardrobe facilities and one boasting an en-suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom. The fourth bedroom is located via a separate staircase through the dining room; the room is ample size for a double bed and has an en-suite shower room, making it the ideal guest suite.

The property enjoys fantastic mature gardens of approximately 1/3 acre in size. The plot is south facing and mature, with various arrays of trees, shrubs and bushes. Much of the garden is laid to lawn, and there is a vast patio area ideal for entertaining. To the rear of the garden there is open pasture land which is owned by a nearby neighbour and used only for the grazing of animals. There is a large barn style double garage offering excellent overhead storage space.

To the front of the property is a pretty area of lawn with mature plants, there is a long gravel driveway to the side of the property which opens up allowing parking for many vehicles.

Okewood Hill is situated between the villages of Ewhurst and Ockley, and is approximately ten minutes from nearby Cranleigh village and Dorking town. In Okewood Hill and the nearby villages there is a real sense of community with local drama, cricket, football clubs, local pubs and restaurants, great local schools and annual events such as Bonfire night, Christmas carols and quiz nights.

The nearby village of Ockley (approx 2 miles) offers further conveniences. The village has a village shop and garage. There is a good choice of public houses and Bryce's fish restaurant. For the sports enthusiast informal football is played on Ockley Green and Gatton Manor Golf course is on the outskirts of the village. The village has featured in longer routes of the London-Surrey cycle classic.

For the commuter the village is served by Ockley railway station. There is also a main line station at Dorking with frequent services to London and the South Coast.
The A29 connects to the A24 giving a direct link to the M25 orbital motorway with fast access to Heathrow and Gatwick airports and Central London.