4 bed detached house for sale

Balchins Lane, Westcott, Dorking, Surrey RH4

In a rural setting, an elegant wing of a former Rectory which has been sympathetically restored to an exacting standard, enjoying delightful gardens and grounds

The accomodation is arranged over 4 floors with welcoming entrance hall which leads through to the fabulous open plan kitchen/dining/family room. This room has large bi fold doors opening onto a terrace creating a wonderful inside/outside feel. There is a well-proportioned drawing room, cloakroom and stairs from the entrance hall lead to the basement with plant room, study and utility/boot room.

On the first floor there is a large double bedroom with views over the garden, family bathroom and guest bedroom with en-suite. The 2nd floor hosts a further double bedroom and the principle bedroom suite with a vaulted ceiling, and a spacious ensuite bathroom.

There is ample parking for a several vehicles and a particular feature is the well-planted garden, with mature trees and lovely views. There is also more land available by separate negotiation.

The property is located within easy reach of Westcott, yet set away from traffic in a rural location amongst a collection of other dwellings. Westcott has a Doctors' surgery, village shops, bus links to Dorking, and a village pub, as well as the Wotton Hatch located in Wotton and easily accessed on foot.

There is a good choice of state and private schools in the wider area, including Ashcombe and The Priory in nearby Dorking. Cranleigh, City of London Freemen’s School at Ashtead, Reigate Grammar School, Royal Grammar and the High School at Guildford, St Teresa’s at Effingham, Manor House at Bookham, Bexhill School, Cranmore at West Horsley, Downsend School and St John’s at Leatherhead and Duke of Kent School at Ewhurst are all within an 8 mile radius.

From the property, direct footpath access to the Surrey Hills (including Ranmore and Leith Hill), with its abundance of hiking, mountain biking, road biking and riding opportunities.