Property description
A five bedroom detached executive residence set on a wonderful elevated position in the highly sought after private and exclusive Hockering Estate. The property enjoys a secluded plot of approximately half an acre and numerous features which will only be apparent on an internal inspection. The property was built in 1963 for the present owner and has generally remained unchanged to the present day.
Ground floor accommodation is extensive with five reception rooms, these include a 22' drawing room with Georgian paned bay window and marble fireplace, dining room, sunroom, study and breakfast room. Some of the unique features include handmade plaster moulding, polished parquet and tiled flooring, high ceilings, and a wonderful Regency-style curved staircase in the reception hall.
First floor accommodation includes a master bedroom with en-suite, four further bedrooms, and a family bathroom with separate WC.
To the exterior of this imposing handmade brick built house and its stunning southerly aspect the gardens have been well landscaped and managed. The front garden enjoys genuine seclusion and privacy, the rear garden includes lawns on two levels, a pond, kitchen garden, a traditional brick and cedar wood greenhouse and a further hexagonal cedar wood summer house. There is a long private driveway leading up to the front of the property with double garage and additional parking.
Developed by the master builder WG Tarrant, creator of the original St. George's Hill Estate in Weybridge, in the early C20th. The Hockering is undoubtedly one of the most sought after private gated settings in Woking. Wide tree lined avenues combine to create a secure area with its own identity providing a quiet and tranquil setting for family living. Most importantly for those needing regular rail travel to London, Woking station provides an unrivalled train service into Waterloo with fast trains taking approximately 22 minutes. Woking town centre is served by a superb range of shops, including the Peacocks indoor shopping centre and it boasts an excellent range of services. These include a Theatre, Library, schools both public and private and access to some of the most remarkable countryside, surrounding and adjoining the river Wey, with a phenomenal range of sport and recreational facilities, including numerous golf, tennis and health clubs. Access to the motorway network can be found via the M3, A3 and M25 leading to London, and major airports.
For further information please contact Prestige Homes Manager Mark P Reardon on 01483 773 101.