Property description
Retaining many original features, Mollstone Wood is a handsome, detached country house of quality sitting in the heart of its plot close to Merle Common on the outskirts of Limpsfield. Designed and constructed in the 1930s to reflect the fifteenth century style of architecture yet with Arts and Crafts sensibilities, the house has decorative chimney stacks, a wealth of exposed oak joinery, oriel and mullioned windows and oak panelling sympathetic to a Tudor manor house. The musician and well know socialite, Beatrice Harrison, commissioned the build on land that was formerly owned by the Titsey Estate, the property then included a lodge house and cottage. Extended and improved in the early twenty first century the house is presented to a high standard with quality fittings and bespoke double glazed windows.
SituationLocated in a rural position backing onto greenbelt fields on the edge of Staffhurst Wood and Merle Common amidst open countryside with seasonal views of The North Downs. The much sought after Limpsfield Village is about 2 miles which has a village infants school, public house, restaurant and shop/post office. Nearby are local woods famous for bluebells and Limpsfield Chart offering ideal opportunities for walking, golf and riding. Oxted is 3 miles and a popular commuter town with a good range of shopping facilities, cafes, pool complex, restaurants and cinema. The M25 is easily accessible 5 miles away and local schools include Hazelwood, Oxted, Woldingham and Caterham. Leisure facilities nearby include Tandridge Leisure Centre, Limpsfield Tennis Club, equestrian establishments & Tandridge Golf Club.
OutsideWith beautiful grounds of 2.4 acres offering a high degree of seclusion, the property is approached by electric wrought iron gates and an 'in and out' carriageway drive. The sweeping gravel drive encircles a well kempt lawn and provides access to a triple garage. The garden has been designed with outside living in mind and is divided into areas providing privacy and to maximise the south and westerly aspect. There is a wide terrace by the house with outdoor cooking area which leads to a Koi carp pond with adjacent decking and verandah. By the house is an enclosed courtyard with hot tub and gazebo (available by separate negotiation). Semi circular steps lead to sweeping lawns and to an outdoor swimming pool which has a pool house with changing room and shower. To the side is a formal garden with topiary and feature well. A number of sheds provide excellent storage for garden furniture, machinery and wood. There is a security system, exterior lighting and an irrigation system.
Property Features :
- Reception Hall * Drawing Room * Sitting Room * Orangery * Study * Dining Room * Kitchen Breakfast R
- Sitting Area and En Suite bathroom * Three further First Floor Double Bedrooms with En-Suite faci