Pains Hill, Oxted, RH8

Occupying an enviable position close to the National Trust’s Limpsfield Common, yet within a short drive of Hurst Green station, the charming Limpsfield village, Oxted town centre and close to Hazlewood School, an immaculately presented wing of a handsome Edwardian country mansion. With stunning far-reaching views to the southwest from the upper floors, the original house is believed to date from 1910 and was designed in the Arts and Crafts style, displaying external elevations of painted rough render and stone quoins to the ground floor, tile hanging at first floor level, double-glazed, leaded light casement windows, under a pitched tiled roof. In recent times, the present owners have carried out a thorough and imaginative programme of restoration, extension and refurbishment, in the process not only preserving and enhancing the many period features but upgrading the infrastructure thereby creating a marvellous home for the twenty-first century. Period features such as oak doors, staircase and wall panelling, tall ceilings and lovely Delft tiling around the fireplace in the study, marry together seamlessly with some underfloor heating to the ground floor and electric in the bath/shower rooms, Cat 5 wiring, a Loxone Home Automation system, cavity wall insulation and solar panels with battery storage. The accommodation extends to in excess of 4,800 square feet and is arranged over three floors. To one side is an exceptionally spacious living/dining/kitchen space, new garaging, excellent cellar/lower ground floor storage and the guest bedroom suite. Reception rooms are utterly charming enjoying fine views over the rear gardens and fireplaces with wood burning stoves. The open plan living room/kitchen is an expansive and sociable space, designed by Stoneham Kitchens (holders of a Royal Warrant from Queen Elizabeth II) using a combination of chic, handle less cream and timber fronted cabinetry, Quartz work surfaces and integrated appliances by Quooker, Gaggenau and Miele. Bi-folding doors allow for maximum natural light penetration as well as fabulous views of the garden. A side hall has stairs to the lower ground floor where there is a temperature-controlled wine cellar together with two further storage rooms, and up to the guest suite/studio which has under floor heating and en-suite shower room.
A handsome Oak staircase leads to the first floor where there are three large bedrooms and a cleverly located laundry room. The principal bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes, a luxuriously appointed en-suite bathroom and a private balcony from where the views are stunning. Elsewhere on this level are two good-sized double bedrooms, each with an en-suite shower room and access to a shared balcony. The second floor is given over to one large studio bedroom space where there is plumbing in place for an en-suite and a large walk-in attic storage room.

Outside

The house sits in a discreet position off Pains Hill and is approached via a pair of electric gates, opening on to a sweeping access drive – partly shared with the adjoining wing of the property – leading to a parking and turning area in front of the house and garaging. Integral to the house is a large garage with space for two vehicles, whilst at the head of the drive, is a further double garage which is insulated, therefore has the potential to form a home office of gym – subject to any required building controls. The mature and secluded gardens are lovely, carefully planned to take into account the beauty of the nearby National Trust common land, yet including a large variety of colourful shrubs including rhododendrons and azaleas, majestic trees, well-tended lawns, a knot garden and well-stocked herbaceous borders. Terracing adjoins the rear of the house and there are paths winding through the gardens.

Situation

Pains Hill is a quiet lane adjoining National Trust common land. This semi-rural location is a short walk of Limpsfield Common and Limpsfield Chart Golf Course. Hurst Green station with its fast services to London and Sussex is approximately one and a half miles away, whilst Oxted town centre is a similar distance. A thriving and vibrant town, Oxted has an excellent selection of local stores, cafes, restaurants and banking facilities along with a Leisure Centre with swimming pool and an Everyman cinema. The area is renowned for its choices in educational establishments in both the state and private sectors, at primary and secondary levels including Limpsfield Primary School, Oxted County School, Hazelwood School, Caterham School and Woldingham School for Girls. 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: Mains gas, water and electricity;
Solar panels with battery storage;
Shared private drainage.
Local Authority: Tandridge District Council.
Council Tax Band G