5 bed detached house for sale

Vann Lake Road, Ockley, Dorking, Surrey RH5

Pilgrims is a well-appointed home, set in an elevated position with a beautiful outlook over a tranquil lake, offering a wonderfully peaceful setting. The accommodation is arranged predominantly over two floors and has been meticulously maintained by our clients.
The kitchen features a central island and double doors opening onto the rear garden. Adjacent to the kitchen is the sitting room, complete with a central log burning stove and a bay window, also enjoying views over the garden. The ground floor further comprises three additional reception rooms, a utility room and a cloakroom.
On the first floor, the property offers four generously sized bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en suite shower room. There is also a separate family bathroom and an additional shower room.

Garden and Grounds
Pilgrims is approached via a private road, behind electric gates, leading to a sweeping gravel driveway that provides ample parking. A wonderful feature of the property is the private, direct access to a large lake at the bottom of the garden, which has been fenced off from the main garden.
The plot is generous, extending to approximately 1.5 acres. A large sandstone terrace wraps around the house, and there is a small pond to the rear. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, complemented by a variety of well-stocked flower beds with specimen plants and flowers. Mature trees border the garden, creating a strong sense of privacy. There is also a single garage which is attached to the property.

Summary of accommodation
Ground Floor: Entrance hall | Sitting room | Dining room | Kitchen | Study/bedroom | Gym | Utility room
First Floor: Principal bedroom with en suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe | Three further bedrooms (one en suite) | Family bathroom
Garden and Grounds: Attached single garage | Workshop
In all about 1.44 acres

The house is located in a fabulously private position on south of the village of Ockley, on a private lane adjacent to a lake owned and managed by the local Wildlife Trust. The house enjoys fabulous views over the adjoining lake to Leith Hill beyond. Ockley offers a farm shop, public house and train station.
The Surrey Hills is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers fine walking and riding along many footpaths and bridleways. More comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities are available in the larger centres of Cranleigh, Horsham, Dorking and Guildford.

Schools
St Catherine's, Bramley
Duke of Kent, Ewhurst
Belmont, Holmbury St Mary
Cranleigh School
Cranmore, West Horsley
Charterhouse, Godalming
St Teresa's, Effingham
Royal Grammar School, Guildford
Guildford High School
George Abbot, Guildford
Lanesborough, Guildford
Tormead, Guildford

Amenities
Racing: Goodwood
Polo: Cowdray Park
Golf: Wildwood Golf and Country Club, Bramley, Cranleigh Golf and Leisure, Gatton Manor, Betchworth Park, Clandon Regis
Sailing: Chichester Harbour

Distances
Ockley 2.4 miles, Dorking 9.2 miles, Horsham 10 miles, Guildford 16.5 miles
Ockley Station 1.5 miles (from 1h 07 mins to London Waterloo), Central London 32.5 miles
A3 (Junction 10) 21.8 miles, M25 (Junction 9) 15.3 miles
Heathrow Airport 36.9 miles, Gatwick Airport 14.4 miles
(All distances and times are approximate)