* Freehold
* Handsome detached house in a prestigious location
* Fabulous accommodation over three floors extending to 4255 sq ft
* Presented with great style and quality
* Open plan living/dining room/kitchen
* Luxuriously appointed principal suite
* Landscaped gardens with pool
* Walking distance of Oxted town and station
In a prestigious location within possibly the most sought - after road in the
area, tucked away and yet within easy reach of all that the thriving town of
Oxted has to offer, a most handsome, detached house of quality set within
landscaped gardens and enjoying far - reaching views from the upper levels. With
origins dating back to the early twentieth century, the house bears many of
the symmetrical Georgian Revival architectural features so popular during that
era. Exteriors are of red brick with quoin detailing, under a pitched, tiled
roof with tall chimneys and large sash windows. Internally the elegant period
detailing includes high ceilings with ornate coving and ceiling roses,
herringbone oak flooring, deep skirting boards, panelled internal doors, an
elegant, easy rising staircase and a variety of fireplaces – a number with the
original tiling. The present owners have carefully ensured the preservation of
the marvellous features, whilst at the same time upgrading the infrastructure
where appropriate as well as reimaging the space in order to create a warm and
welcoming family home, presented with great style. Extending to in excess of
4, 250 square feet and with accommodation arranged over three floors, the house
enjoys a southerly aspect to the rear allowing for an abundance of natural
light to flood through the large windows and French doors and for a fine
prospect over the gardens. The reception hall and drawing room are
particularly gracious, sharing a chimney so that the hall has a wood burning
stove and the drawing room an open fire with beautiful Edwardian tiling. With
a pair of part glazed, double doors the dining room also has oak flooring and
is currently used as a large study. The kitchen/dining/family room is a
marvellous space, ideal as the mainstay of family living and has four pairs of
French doors leading to the gardens. The kitchen area is comprehensively
fitted with a range of wall and floor cabinetry with quartz work surfaces and
integrated appliances including a six - burner range cooker, Quooker tap, Neff
oven/microwave with warming drawer and space for an American style
fridge/freezer and wine cooler. Adjoining the living space is a TV room/snug
and also a well - fitted boot room and laundry room with ample storage
solutions.
There are six bedrooms arranged over the upper two levels, supported by three
bath/shower rooms. The principal suite is luxuriously indulgent with far
reaching views, dark stained oak flooring, a large, light and airy bedroom,
fully fitted dressing room and an excellent en - suite bathroom with
freestanding copper bath and a separate shower cabinet. Elsewhere on this
level are two good - sized double bedrooms with fireplaces and a family shower
room. The second floor has excellent ceiling height and is given over to three
bedrooms – from where the views extend even farther - a well - appointed shower
room and eaves storage.
**Outside**
The house occupies a discreet position with a sweeping access drive – shared
with one other property – leading to a parking and turning area in front of
the house and garaging. Detached from the house the garage has space for
several vehicles and has an adjoining workshop/former pony stable extending on
to a large woodshed. Subject to planning, this series of outbuildings has the
potential to be redeveloped and connected to the main house to provide a suite
of leisure rooms such as a cinema and gym, garaging and staff/guest
accommodation on the first floor. Plans have been drawn up and are available
to view by arrangement with the agent. The gardens to front and rear are
secluded therefore giving a good degree of privacy with many mature trees and
shrubs, some especially fine examples. To the rear is a large level lawn and
stone terracing which traverses the width of the house. To one side is an
outdoor swimming pool, which requires a measure of attention and repair but
nonetheless is a fabulous addition
**Situation**
Icehouse Wood is a sought - after, private road situated to the south of Oxted,
which is just under a mile from the house, provides a wide range of
convenience and luxury shopping as well as superb leisure facilities including
an Everyman cinema and leisure centre. The house is within walking distance of
both Hurst Green and Oxted stations, which have swift connections to London
Bridge/Victoria both in approximately 33 and 39 minutes respectively, with
Thames Link trains to Farringdon and London St Pancras International. The
surrounding area boasts some of the best schools in the region, both state and
independent, including the renowned Hazelwood Preparatory School, various
local primary schools, Oxted County, Caterham School, Woldingham School for
Girls, Sevenoaks, Whitgift and Trinity. There are many sporting venues with
local rugby, cricket and football clubs, golf at Tandridge and Godstone,
tennis and squash at Limpsfield.
**Additional Information**
Tenure: Freehold
Services: All Mains Services
Local Authority: Tandridge District Council.
Council Tax Band H

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