Old Bury Hill, Dorking, RH4

An exceptional mansion apartment with private garden which occupies the ground floor of an impressive Grade II listed historic building. Stylishly presented with well-proportioned rooms the property offers versatile and elegant accommodation including three bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room, a study, dining room, drawing room and bright, modern kitchen/breakfast room with doors opening onto a discreet, private courtyard. Retaining many original character features and splendid high ceilings the most prominent feature is without a doubt the outlook over the lake just beyond the private garden.

The original home forms part of what was the Bury Hill Estate owned by Viscount Grimston and covered 1600 acres of land between Dorking, Westcott, Coldharbour to the fringes of Holmwood along with many local estate houses. A subsequent owner, Robert Barclay, created a 'pleasure garden' with an ornamental lake and the house remained in the Barclay family for 150 years. It was occupied by the military in the Second World War and in 1949 the central section was destroyed in a fire and the two wings have remained separate ever since.

Outside

Approached via a gravel driveway the apartment has its own private entrance, accessed through a private courtyard which also provides driveway parking. The garden is accessed from the drawing room and the kitchen, bi-fold doors provide access from the kitchen to a wonderful courtyard garden with feature arches leading to the main expanse of garden, which is private and south west facing. This area of garden is mostly laid to lawn with beautifully stocked flower beds and a fantastic sun terrace with pergola. Spanning the full width of the house, the garden offers a panoramic view over Bury Hill Lake and farmland/woods beyond. The communal areas include various areas of meadow, woodland walks and paddock. There is a useful store room and single garage as well as parking area.

Situation

The property is set in a conservation area between Dorking and Westcott. There are many footpaths over Milton Heath and the Nower, offering endless walks through bluebell woods. The highly regarded village of Westcott is a short distance away and Dorking is about one mile, oferring shopping facilities, restaurants, leisure facilities, theatre and cinema. Dorking mainline station provides services to Victoria and Waterloo. Dorking Deepdene trainline offers services to Gatwick and Reading. Guildford is 12 miles away and offers more comprehensive shopping facilities, restaurants, theatre and G Live arts centre.

Additional Information

Mole Valley Council Tax Band E
The property is share of freehold. Original Lease 999 years from 1982 - service charge £450 pa - buildings insurance approx.£500 p.a.

Mains electricity, gas, drainage and water