6 bedroom detached house for sale

Open house saturday 22ND june 12-1PM. An impressive 6 bedroom period property beautifully modernised to create an ideal family home with extremely well-proportioned rooms set in delightful grounds and gardens of about 1.9 acres in a convenient location about 0.3 miles from Whyteleafe South station. Originally mentioned in the Bourne Society records and described as a solid and firmly built mansion with mellow dignity. Built on a grand scale in 1863 retaining many beautifully restored period features which compliment the modern interior. The ground floor accommodation comprises of an impressive hallway with wide staircase and ornate ceiling roses. An elegant dining and spacious sitting room both have high ceilings, ornate cornicing and pretty cast iron fireplaces with gas fires and large windows overlooking the grounds. There is a family room with much natural light and a second staircase to the first floor. A particular feature of the ground floor is the high gloss modern kitchen with granite work surfaces and matching flooring. There is a large breakfast bar, Siemens ceramic hob and extractor, double oven, integrated fridge/freezer and inset sink. On the lower ground floor is a gym with mirrored walls and large store room. The first floor comprises five spacious bedrooms which all benefit from walk-in wardrobes/dressing rooms and ensuite modern bath or shower-rooms. On the second floor is a sixth bedroom currently used as a games room

Situation
With an idyllic location in an elevated position enjoying an open outlook over the valley, bordered by a field and woodland behind and yet convenient for train transport. Whyteleafe South Station (0.3 miles) has services to London Bridge and Victoria in 45 minutes and Upper Warlingham (0.6 miles) has services to London Bridge in 30 mins. Whyteleafe is nearby with local shops and Caterham town centre is 2 miles. There are local schools in both the state and private sectors including nearby Caterham & Woldingham Schools. The M25 (Jct 6) is 3.6 miles with access to the motorway network.

Outside
Approached through electric wought iron gates, a sweeping gravel driveway and extensive landscaped grounds approached and an elegant flight of steps to the front door. The property enjoys a high degree of seclusion with the front garden mainly laid to lawn with a circular fountain and a detached double garage. To the side is a Mediterranean style patio garden with stone seating and access to the indoor heated swimming pool. Beyond this is a terraced garden with a level lawn, a gazebo, shed and of particular note is a large summer house with power currently used as an artist’s studio.