Sheephouse Lane, Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey, RH5

Delightful country home with beautiful mature gardens.

Description

Approached from the lane via an unusually long drive for this category of property, the driveway opens into a wide gravelled area and turning circle with ample space for multiple cars. And there before you the house sits four-square in the middle of its grounds. Sitting centrally as it does means that as the sun moves from east to west during the day it always falls on the property.

Stepping inside you are greeted by an inviting entrance hall that seamlessly leads you into the heart of the home - the kitchen/breakfast room. This well-appointed space boasts quality wooden cabinetry, granite worktops and a limestone floor, complemented by a delightful window seat and a dining area that offers enchanting views of the gardens. The house features three elegantly proportioned reception rooms, each with its own distinctive allure. The generous-sized sitting room, boasting triple aspects, draws in natural light while showcasing an open fireplace, creating an inviting ambiance. The formal dining room, adorned with a bay window, is equally charming, providing another inviting space with its own captivating fireplace. A delightful aspect of the property is the sunroom, a modern extension that bathes in an abundance of natural light. Its sliding/bifold doors effortlessly connect the interior to the raised terrace and the enchanting garden beyond, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a practical utility room with external access and a convenient cloakroom. Venturing to the first floor, you'll find four bedrooms, each exuding its unique character. The principal bedroom is accompanied by built-in storage and a private en suite shower room. Three further bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the upstairs accommodation.

Beyond the interior lies a truly magnificent garden, encircling the house with its gently sloping lawn and a captivating ornamental pond. Embraced by the presence of mature trees, this offers the utmost privacy, creating an ideal setting for relaxation and enjoyment. Added benefits include a spacious garage, complete with workbench and attached storeroom and a separate log store, providing ample storage for your needs. Solidly built by the Admiralty in 1924 the house has been carefully maintained and sympathetically enhanced by the current owner, yet provides the opportunity for investment with space for the extension of the main house, an imaginative development of the double garage and wood store, or for a garden structure (subject to planning permission).

Location

Forest Lodge is situated in Abinger Common, in the middle of the Surrey Hills in an exceptional rural location in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Despite the idyllic surroundings and seclusion the property is just two and a half miles from the A25 and one can drop down the hill in several directions for the towns of Dorking, Cranleigh or Guildford with the villages of Abinger, Shere, Coldharbour and Ockley within close reach.

There are a number of excellent schools in the area including Cranleigh, St Catherine’s, Charterhouse, Royal Grammar School, Guildford High School, Duke of Kent and Belmont. There is fantastic walking, cycling and riding country in the surrounding Surrey Hills, which are classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Highlights include Leith Hill Tower, Tillingbourne Waterfall and Rhododendron Wood.

(All distances and mileages are approximate).

Square Footage: 1,817 sq ft