Property description
On the market for the first time in 36 years is this substantial, detached 5 bedroom period property offering flexible accommodation totalling 4173 sq ft (including indoor pool complex). The original property dates back to 1866 with later extensions and the accommodation is arranged over two floors with cellarage. The ground floor accommodation comprises of four reception rooms, separate wc, modern wet room, spacious Kitchen / Breakfast room, utility room and internal pool complex. The property benefits from a wealth of character features including some polished wooden floors, feature fireplaces, ornate cornicing, exposed beams and high ceilings. Of particular note is the dual aspect Sitting room with ornate cornicing, open fireplace and bay window. The triple aspect Kitchen/breakfast room has a good range of units with integrated Neff oven & combination microwave, Bosch dishwasher, Gaggenau fryer and integrated fridge/freezer. There is an adjacent utility room with cupboards housing the washing appliances. From the hallway, there is a doorway with staircase leading down to a two roomed cellar. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms and a fifth bedroom currently being used as a study. The master bedroom suite benefits from a range of fitted wardrobes and a Chadder & Co ensuite bath and shower room. One bedroom has been modified to allow an additional study area and lobby. The family bathroom, separate shower room and separate wc completes the first floor. To the rear of the Garage there is a games room with feature bay window, tiled flooring, power, light and doors to the garden.
SituationThe property is located in a private residential road in the idyllic Lower South Park area of South Godstone. The property stands in a semi rural position close to greenbelt land in an 'Area of Local Landscape Significance'. To the north is Godstone village with its picturesque village green and pond, local shops catering for everyday needs and a selection of inns and restaurants. The M25 (J6) is about 4.4 miles. The M25 and M23 give easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow airports, as well as the Channel Tunnel. Local schools include a primary school at South Godstone, The Hawthorns, Lingfield Notre Dame, Oxted County, Woldingham and Caterham.
OutsideThe property is approached through a five bar gate and onto a gravel driveway providing ample parking for several vehicles culminating at a detached double garage. A side gate leads to an area of lawn and a large side terrace with lighting and evergreen borders. A gravel pathway leads to the pool house. The mature rear garden is predominately laid to lawn and a particular feature with its parkland setting and wooded backdrop. The sweeping lawns are interspersed with numerous well stocked evergreen borders and a number of mature trees. Adjacent to the property, there is a spacious terrace, which is directly accessed from the drawing and family rooms - extending the living space in the summer months. To the rear of the garden there is a natural stream. Other features include a pergola walkway, greenhouse and a games room which is attached to the rear of the garage. Of particular note is a timber framed outbuilding currently used as workshop and log store, which has the potential to convert to a home office (subject to the necessary consents). In all the grounds extend to some 0.96 acres (0.39 Ha)
Property Features :
- 5 Bedrooms
- Sitting Room
- Reception room
- Living room
- Dining room