South Godstone, Surrey

SURREY, RURAL with LAND - A detached two storey property plus second detached single storey cottage set in 5.8 acres (TBV*) of beautiful gardens/grounds & pasture within an idyllic rural enclave enjoying direct access to fantastic off road riding on Bridleways and country walks with no road work required.
This unique property offers all sorts of options for equestrian use/smallholding/ ‘Air B & B’ or is perfect for those seeking a modest sized country home with ancillary family / guest accommodation. Set along its own drive accessed from a long private lane the whole is surrounded by farmland offering a chance to get away from it all yet perfectly located for fast commuting to London/M25 Motorway.
The main accommodation comprises of a well presented two storey cottage including GROUND FLOOR - large sitting room (feature fireplace), DINING ROOM modernised KITCHEN & CLOAKROOM.
FIRST FLOOR - Large double BEDROOM & BATHROOM. Detached single storey Annexe offering well-presented further accommodation including 2 BEDROOMS with SHOWER ROOM / WC & wash hand basin.
OUTSIDE there is a large DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE with log store, further GARDEN MACHINE STORE. Formal recently resurfaced gravel driveway with wrought iron gates and fencing all surrounded by lovely well stocked gardens with many mature specimen trees & shrubs as well as a pretty wildlife pond. For those with equestrian interests there is ample space to add stabling and a riding arena at the location (subject to permissions).eip.

Location & Area Awareness - The property is situated within its own rural enclave in Green Belt countryside in the idyllic Lower South Park area, south of Godstone Village with its picturesque village green and pond, local shops catering for everyday needs and a selection of inns and restaurants.
The larger centres of Reigate and Oxted are just a short drive, with Central London just 22.7 miles away. The property has excellent communications, with the A22 providing easy access to the M25 which in turn offers quick access to Central London and Heathrow Airport. Equally the M23 provides fast access to Gatwick Airport and the south coast. There are fast and frequent trains which provide easy daily travel to London, from Godstone, Redhill or Oxted connecting to Victoria and London Bridge. There is a wide variety of sporting facilities in the area including golf at the Royal Ashdown, Tandridge, and Holtye as well as Horse racing at nearby Lingfield Park. The area also has excellent local schools which include prep schools at Hazelwood on Limpsfield Common and The Hawthorns in Bletchingley, as well as public schools at Woldingham, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.
For those with equestrian interests the property occupies a prime location with immediate access to bridleways offering miles of hacking out with no road work required. The area also has a range of show centres within easy horsebox distance such as Felbridge, Hickstead and Ardingly South of England Showground.

Planning Consents - Planning consents:- 1. 20 August 2020 Application No. : TA/2020/1410
Proposal: Erection of single storey side and front extensions to existing outbuilding in association with conversion to ancillary residential accommodation. 29 October Permission granted.
Planning consent 2. 24 May 2021 APP/M3645/D/20/3261404
Proposal: This application is for a single storey side extension. 19 July 2021 Certificate of proposed development granted.

Master Accommodation-Refer To The Floor Plan - MAIN PROPERTY - accommodation - SITTING ROOM - with working fireplace and hearth. double doors to DINING ROOM with double French doors out to garden, solid oak floorboards. Under stairs cupboard, electric meter, alarm panel and electric distribution board. KITCHEN - granite work-surfaces with stainless steel sink, LPG gas four burner hob, fitted electric oven / grill. FIRST FLOOR - airing cupboard with water storage heater and shower pump. BEDROOM 1 - double aspect with views over the gardens. EN-SUITE bathroom and shower room into eaves with feature round window.

Single Storey Cottage/Annexe - Secondary Detached cottage offering 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS plus SHOWER ROOM: fully tiled and WC. - views over the gardens and grounds with doors out to a pathway leading to the main dwelling.

Gardens, Land & Grounds - The gardens and grounds with well stocked beds and picturesque wildlife pond are a big feature of the property as is the tranquillity and seclusion of the stunning rural location. An abundance of different tree specimens offer year round colour and include: a Willow tree, oak, eucalyptus, Gingko, Weeping Willow, goat willow, maple, Scots pine, Silver Birch, Rowan, Beech, Chestnut, Apple etc.
The acreage and or land shown / stated on any map and or screen print for the property is *TBV – (To Be Verified), which means that the land has not been formally measured and or verified by Equus and or its sellers/clients. A Title Plan from Land Registry will have been acquired, where available, showing the boundary and acreage. Otherwise, an online measuring tool will have been used to ‘check’ the acreage against the Land Registry Title where possible. Interested applicants / buyers are advised that if they have any doubts as to the plot size and wish to have verification of the titles and exact area of the entire plot/s, they will be required to make their own arrangements, at their own cost, by appointing the services of a Solicitor acting on their behalf and an accredited / qualified company who can measure the area for a compliant Land Registry Title Plan.

Helpful Websites - We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property you are interested in buying for all the planning consents / restrictions / history and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and surrounding local area before proceeding in a purchase:
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Material Information & Services - TENURE: Freehold
PROPERTY TYPE: Detached.
PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION: Brick.
NUMBER & TYPE OF ROOM/S: 3 bedrooms / 2 bath-shower / 2 receptions. See attached floor plans.
PARKING: Multiple off road via private drive
FLOOD RISK: Zone 1. Little or no flooding.
TENURE: Freehold
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Tandridge District Council, Station Road East, Oxted, Surrey, Tel –
TAX BAND: E
EPC RATING: E 41/81. Full ratings & advisories/estimated costs are now online at the .gov web site:
SERVICES
HEATING: LPG gas 2000 litre. Immersion heater and solid fuel Rayburn for winter months. LPG gas boiler for central heating.
SEWAGE: Private, newly installed 2021 treatment plant.
WATER SUPPLY: Mains.
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: Mains.
BROADBAND: see useful website links.
MOBILE COVERAGE: see useful website links.

Viewing Arrangements - All Viewings are strictly by Appointment with the Vendors’ Agent
Equus Country & Equestrian, South East/South West
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By viewing a property with Equus you accept this disclaimer. If inspecting the outbuildings, equestrian facilities or any other building within the grounds you must wear appropriate clothing and footwear and children must be either left in the car or always supervised. Livestock should not be touched and all gates left shut or closed after use.

Directions - Take the M25 and exit Junction 6 for Godstone, at the roundabout take the turning for the A22 (Godstone bypass). Continue for approximately 4.5 miles, turn right onto Carlton Road opposite the Tenting & Camping outlet. Continue over one speed hump and turn right. Continue over two further speed humps and turn right into farm road. Continue on the tarmac lane around a right hand bend and after a short distance a left hand bend keeping open green fields to your left. After a short distance the tarmac runs into a concrete surface; continue approx 200 metres and the property drive is on the left just beyond a large tree with the name of the property on the right hand gate post. N.B. Sat Nav sometimes does not take you the last half mile to the property so final directions - ignore the sign to Fidlers Grove, Fidlers Grove Farm etc. after the 200m on left there is a sign for Fidlers Lodge and Fidlers Cottage is next to a wooden gate - turn left through the wrought iron gates into the property then go 70 metres up the drive to a parking area in front of the garage .