Property description
BEAUTIFUL 15th CENTURY MEDIEVAL HOME Built in 1445
, this idyllic medieval cottage is one of the oldest houses in West Horsley. Originally built as a 4 bay Hall House the first floor was added a century later and the chimney inserted c1590. The magnificent crown post roof will originally have been thatched and houses large timbers indicating a wealthy owner. This iconic property is known for its skillful topiary and arched hedge leading to the front door. The inside does not disappoint with the large inglenook fireplace and bread oven, with blackened brickwork, welcoming as you enter the quarry tiled dining hall. Most rooms are beamed and the pillared drawing room with views to front and rear exudes character and charm. A later addition to the north end of the house is the spacious study with double doors to the rear garden. Off the dining hall is both the kitchen and the music room, the latter has a feature fireplace, is beamed throughout and looks over the landscaped garden. The kitchen to the south side is fitted with solid oak units and gas fired Aga as the centre piece. A utility room and large family room with vaulted ceiling complete the ground floor. Upstairs the character features continue with ancient beams and wide oak panelled flooring. The master bedroom is a delight with its fireplace, high ceiling and walk-in wardrobe serviced by the family bathroom next door. 3 further bedrooms, 1 with ensuite completes the 1st floor. The landscaped garden is made up of different ‘rooms’, the lawn, the herb garden, the rose garden all leading to the pool and pool house to the rear. At the front there is a quirky gatehouse at the entrance to the drive giving access to the double car port and tandem garage. In total the plot measures c0.65 acres.
Property Features :
- 15th CENTURY MEDIEVAL HOME
- GRADE II LISTED
- ANCIENT WORKING INGLENOOK
- FOUR BEDROOM FAMILY ACCOMMODATION
- FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS