5 bed detached house for sale

Forest Green, Dorking, Surrey RH5

Wickland is a fabulously and sympathetically modernised Yeoman's farmhouse with generous Victorian proportions.

In addition to the wonderful formal and informal spaces of the original house comprising dining room, drawing room, family room and kitchen, there is a superb lower-level modern sitting room. The house also benefits from a study, utility room and pantry.

On the first floor there are four wonderful bedrooms, one being en suite, with substantial ceiling heights and extensive views over the surrounding countryside.

To one side of the back garden is a brilliantly appointed annex comprising a bedroom, kitchen/sitting room and a bathroom. There is also a double garage and store within the grounds.

Garden and Grounds
The house is approached via a part shared sweeping drive through delightful and mature gardens with specimen shrubs and splendid trees. To the rear of the house is a massive sweeping lawn beyond which is the paddock.

Situated within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the ancient hamlet of Forest Green enjoys an enviable location on the edge of The Weald and at the foot of Holmbury and Leith Hills, two of Surrey's most well-known beauty spots.

The hamlet is conveniently placed, being almost equidistant from Dorking, Guildford and Horsham and with easy access, via the A24, to the M25, London, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. There is a main line station at Ockley (about 4 miles), with journey times to London of around one hour. Faster and more frequent services are available from Guildford or Dorking.

Forest Green is well known for The Parrot public house, which is over 400 years old, arguably one of the best pubs in the county, which offers excellent dining and is the hub of the community, neighbouring Butchers Hall and Country Grocer, overlooking the cricket green. Nearby is the biggest village in England, Cranleigh, which provides a good selection of shops, including a Marks and Spencer and Sainsbury's, whilst Guildford and Horsham offer more extensive ranges of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities.

This part of Surrey enjoys a wide choice of good schools, including Hurtwood House, Duke of Kent, Farlington and Cranleigh School. Recreational opportunities include golf at several local clubs, polo at Ewhurst, racing at Epsom and Sandown Park plus shooting and fishing at various local venues. In addition, the surrounding area provides for unrivalled walking, cycling, and riding in some of England's most beautiful countryside.

Distances
Cranleigh 4.5 miles, Abinger Hammer 5.2 miles, Guildford 13.9 miles, Central London 36.4 miles.
Dorking station 10.5 miles (London Victoria 56 mins), Guildford mainline station 13.6 miles (London Waterloo 35 mins).
M25 (Junction 10) 15.7 miles, Heathrow Airport 32.2 miles, Gatwick Airport 15.1 miles.

(Distances and times approximate)