5 bed detached house for sale

Water Lane, Abinger Hammer, Dorking, Surrey RH5

- Newly refurbished throughout to the highest of standards.
- Close to 4,000 sq ft.
- Drawing room and sitting room.
- Impressive handmade kitchen and dining room.
- Five double bedrooms, all with en suites.
- In about 3 acres.
- Long sweeping drive.
- EPC: E.

The Carriage House occupies a wonderful position in Sutton Abinger at the heart of the Surrey Hills. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with breathtaking views and picturesque villages, this desirable enclave provides country living within easy reach of London. The house is within close distance of the local pub The Abinger Hatch which is well renowned in the local area. St James' Church is located on the other side of the road as well. Other popular villages such as Shere, Holmbury St Mary and Peaslake are close by and enjoy thriving communities which benefit from public houses, restaurants, local shops, amenities catering for day to day needs and a surgery. Of particular note is Kingfisher Farm Shop in Abinger Hammer and Peaslake Village Store. Holmbury Hill, with its Iron Age fort and over 60 miles of paths and tracks, offers opportunities for walking, riding and cycling. Superb educational, recreational and shopping facilities can be found at Guildford to the west, Dorking to the east and Cranleigh to the south.

Dorking and Guildford offer mainline railway stations to London, the A3 and the M25 can be reached at Guildford, Cobham and Leatherhead giving access to the national motorway network and also Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton airports. Nearby Gomshall station provides services to Guildford, Reading and Gatwick.

Local schools include Duke of Kent, Cranmore, St Teresa's, Royal Grammer School, Longacre, St Catherine's, Cranleigh School with further renowned independent and state schools schools in Guildford, Dorking and Cranleigh. There are also further easily accessible primary schools in Peaslake, Abinger Common and Shere.

Leisure activities in the area include golf at a number of local courses including Wisley and Beaverbrooks. Numerous sporting facilities are available within a 10 mile radius.

Distances

Abinger Hammer 1.6 miles, Shere 3.2 miles, Cranleigh 7.7 miles, Gomshall station 2.3 miles (London Waterloo from 51 miutes), Dorking station 6 miles (London Victoria from 56 minutes), Guildford mainline station 10.3 miles (London Waterloo from 32 minutes).
Roads: A3 West Clandon 8.7 miles, M25 (Leatherhead Junction 9) 11.6 miles.
Airports: London Heathrow 27.3 miles, London Gatwick 17.7 miles.

(All distances and times are approximate).