Property history of Ashdene, Northdown Road, Woldingham, Caterham CR3 7BD, 26th Jul 2011

Description: Believed to have been inspired by the American architect Frank Lloyd Wright this Prairie style house is characterised by low horizontal lines and large interior spaces. Originally built in 1922 the house benefits from later additions at both ends that perfectly compliment the original style.

More recent improvements include a remodelled kitchen Family room which serves comfortable living accommodation. The capacious drawing room is most impressive with a Portland stone fireplace to the far end and triple aspect windows affording views onto gardens which surround the property. French doors are mirrored at either end of the property giving direct access to the rear of the house.

This centrally heated house is light and airy designed with dual aspect rooms where possible. To the first floor there is a comprehensively fitted Principal bedroom suite complimented by a guest en suite and secondary bedrooms adjacent to a professionally fitted study which could also be adapted as a fifth bedroom if required.

The house is approached from a circular carriage drive and is partially obscured by a specimen tree. The tandem length garage will adequately accommodate two vehicles and there is further space to the side for further extension subject to planning permission.

The extensive lawn and very well stocked gardens are delightful and afforded privacy by established hedgerows which form natural boundaries to neighbouring land. The grounds have many areas of interest from a central water feature and pond to mature beds and even a purpose built tree house for the children together with various garden stores..

Home hunters seeking seclusion and outside space should look no further than the special setting of this house.

Situation: Ashdene is situated in a rural setting on the outskirts of Woldingham and is approximately half a mile from the village centre and local shops, school and church. Woldingham Station, with trains to London and East Croydon, is within a short driving distance. The M25/M23 can be reached at Godstone (Junction 6) giving access to Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. Oxted and Caterham town centres offer a wider range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities and are a short drive away. Local amenities include golf at North Downs and The Woldingham Golf Clubs, local cricket and junior football and tennis clubs, an Amateur Dramatic Society, horse riding and many walks over the surrounding greenbelt countryside.

Directions: From Woldingham Station follow Station Road up into the village centre, continue along until the road becomes Northdown Road, passing the village green to the right, this house can be found on the left just before North Downs Golf Club near the bus stop. (1.5 miles from the station).