5 bed detached house for sale

Westcott Heath, Westcott, Dorking, Surrey RH4

Charming period family home set in delightful grounds of about an acre in an enviable prime surrey hills position on westcott heath ......

Hill Farm House is a charming period village home of great style and character occupying an important and glorious position on Westcott Heath. Offered to the market for sale for the first time in 20 years, it provides a rare opportunity to acquire a fine period home in this much sought after position in the Surrey Hills. The property is Grade II listed, dating, we understand to the 16th Century and has been sensitively extended over the centuries displaying a wealth of fine traditional period features throughout together with modern touches. The versatile accommodation offers a practical layout for family living and is arranged over two floors with the majority of the rooms enjoying delightful views of the secluded grounds, Westcott Heath and the surrounding countryside. Some of the particular noteworthy features include the charming reception hall located in the original part of the home with impressive fireplace and an immediate outlook and access to the gardens. The generous ceiling height for a property of this age adds to the light open feel. The drawing room is of excellent proportions and leads to the family room with attractive wood burning stove. The dining room opens to the kitchen, which is well-equipped with a large central island and features an electric aga. To the western side of the property there is the option, to create self-contained ancillary accommodation, with access to the front and rear garden. The accommodation is currently arranged as a boot room, utility room, secondary cloakroom and study. The first floor is accessed by the impressive primary staircase and secondary staircase to the landing. The principal bedroom is of an excellent size and has en-suite facilities, whilst there are four further bedrooms, served by the family bathroom.
The gardens are a prime feature of Hill Farm House, complementing the property perfectly, having been lovingly maintained and carefully planted over many years – very much in the manner of the classic English country garden. Facing south and enjoying an excellent degree of privacy and seclusion, the gardens, comprise a sun terrace, formal lawns and established flower beds together with mature trees add to the glorious setting. In an elevated position there is an all-weather tennis court, which is now in need of restoration. To the east of the property there is a generous driveway providing plenty of parking and turning, whilst leading to the quadruple garaging. The grounds extend in all, to about an acre.