The Hildens, Westcott, Dorking, Surrey, RH4

OUTSTANDING FAMILY HOME SET IN ABOUT 2.75 ACRES WITH FAR-REACHING PANORAMIC VIEWS IN THE HEART OF THE SURREY HILLS ........

Applegarth House occupies a wonderful elevated position towards the end of this private road to the north of Westcott and provides the most breathtaking Surrey Hills views. Orientated in order to take advantage of the views the property has been well designed and laid out do to so, utilising large areas of glass to flood the property with light and frame the picturesque outlook. Upon entering you are drawn through the house to the dining hall, a large sliding glass door opens up the space to the well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room offering views to the front towards Ranmore - forming part of the North Downs and folding doors to the rear leading one onto the rear decking and garden beyond. The sitting room offers an additional retreat and benefits from a shower room off, bi-fold doors provide access to the rear. The well-proportioned drawing room features an open fire, the study is situated beyond. Leading from the kitchen you past a bank of fitted cupboards providing storage and space for white goods. The additional kitchen/utility room offers an ideal staging post for caterers or if one is entertaining, from here access can be gained to the triple garage bay and garden room. On the first floor the principal bedroom suite features floor to ceiling and wall to wall glazing, framing the view beyond and features a balcony to enjoy. The large dressing area with built in wardrobes leads to the spacious en-suite bathroom. Bedroom two also features a large walk-in dressing area with fitted wardrobes and en-suite bathroom. The large guest suite offers a sitting area, along with bedroom and en-suite shower room, double doors to a large balcony allows one to enjoy the views from outside. A further bedroom with en-suite shower room completes the first floor. Stairs rise to the second floor landing with a games room off which leads to a bedroom, making an ideal space for a teenager or au pair, combined with an additional bedroom and separate shower room.

The grounds of Applegarth House are a particularly attractive feature having been very well-kept over many years, comprising sweeping lawns, which undulate down and then abut farmland, The gardens lie principally to the south with the boundaries defined by mature trees, providing an incredible amount of privacy and seclusion. There is a substantial sun terrace directly outside of the property, accessed via the drawing room, kitchen and sitting room, making for a great entertaining area, where one can take advance of the very special outlook and setting. The swimming pool with pool house, is located at the western end of the grounds, whilst to the eastern side of the property, the all-weather tennis court is found. From almost all parts of the gardens, the fine open views can be witnessed. The approach is most impressive with electronic gates to the extensive paved driveway, providing parking and turning, whilst also leading to the triple garage. In all, the grounds extend to about 2.75 acres.