Dormers is a Grade II listed thatched family home, which is set in approximately 6 acres of land. The property is steeped in history and character with a number of sympathetic improvements over the current owner’s time at the property.Previous owners have added to the original house, which dates back to 1412, with additions in the 1900’s to form a spacious family home which enjoys views over the garden, tennis court and swimming pool.Many original features have been retained to ensure the character of the property has not been lost with the more modern spacious additions. The property has enjoyed a long history having connections with E H Shepard, the renowned illustrator of ‘Winnie the Pooh’ books who lived at Dormers. Local records include recollections of parties with renowned guests such as Rudyard Kipling amongst others.The property is arranged over two floors with the primary rooms looking directly over the gardens. A spacious sitting room with Inglenook fireplace, study and dining room offer ideal entertaining space, whilst the kitchen and family room provide an opportunity for more modern living. From the kitchen you have access to a lovely patio with a covered dining area which can be used all year round.The ground floor includes a utility room and downstairs cloakroom. To the first floor, there are six bedrooms and two bathrooms with fantastic views.OutsideDormers sits nestled within breathtaking grounds and gardens with private gravel driveway having detached garaging and off-road parking for several vehicles. The outbuildings include the original groom’s cottage and stables all with power making this Charlwood home appealing to equestrian families. Bordered by hedging, mature shrubs and trees the expansive lawns wrap-around the property giving an undeniable English country garden feel. A vegetable garden is an added bonus for budding gardeners, and a blissful outdoor swimming pool and tennis court are first class finishing touches.SituationCharlwood village sits 3.8 miles to the south-west of Horley town centre where there are a range of shopping opportunities and high order services. The village itself has a Norman church, traditional public houses and a primary school. The property is situated conveniently for mainline railway stations with services from Horley (4.1 miles) to London Bridge in about 48 minutes and London Victoria in about 50 minutes. The M23 and M25 motorways are easily accessible and the area is served by a wide choice of private and comprehensive schools.Additional InformationMole Valley District Council - Council Tax Band H
£ 1,600,000
Summaryno onward chain - Holly House is a magnificent example of Victorian Gothic architecture, built circa 1878. Holly House has been sympathetically extended over the years thus maintaining the characteristics of the original building seamlessly.DescriptionNestled away down a private lane you feel that you have stumbled upon a hidden gem when you first catch sight of Holly House. Holly House is situated right at the heart of Burstow Village beside the church on an absolutely breath-taking circa 17 acre plot. The current owner has undertaken extensive renovation works to this incredible seven bedroom Victorian Gothic house and the project is at the perfect point for the new owner to make their mark with personal aesthetic preferences completing this magnificent manor house taking it from house to becoming a much loved home. You won't want to miss out on this rare gem of an opportunity to own this luxurious, elegant, versatile retreat.The Property ( Ground Floor )On the ground floor the property is entered via double doors (a Victorian Gothic "port cohiere") which open into an entrance porch with coat storage and an adjoining cloakroom. Beyond is a lovely, well-proportioned entrance hall with an elegant central staircase. Off the entrance hall is a spacious study/office, formal dining room with a stunning French bay window onto the terrace & open fireplace, a magnificent drawing room which is an excellent size benefiting from high ceiling, handsome period fireplace & large windows. To the right of the entrance hall is a sitting room with a delightful cast iron fireplace with slate slips.The kitchen/breakfast room and dining area is a good size with some traditional fitted units, space for agar, slate tiled floor & butler sink, etc. Beyond the kitchen is a rear lobby leading to a cloakroom, spacious laundry & boiler room (with two central heading boilers) & door that leads through to a single garage & gym. From the kitchen there is a secondary staircase (ideal for the children to play hide and seek) that leads down to a recently refurbished pantry/wine cellar and up to the rear landing. The children can get lost in this, with all the nooks of the unique property.The Property ( First Floor ) The landing boasts an impressive stained glass panel next to which is a door with staircase for alternative access to the principal bedroom & bedroom five. Above main stairs there is a wonderfully bright & spacious landing with roof lanterns. Beyond the main landing is bedroom two, bedroom three/dressing room with en-suite, bedroom four & bedroom five. All of which are well-proportioned and overlook the East and West side of this picturesque plot. There is also space and plumbing for a family bathroom beyond the main landing. The principal suite is to the rear of the home and renovations have begun to create the most breath-taking hotel style bedroom/lounge area with space and plumbing for an en-suite. There is a further bedroom/dressing room beyond.The Property ( Second Floor )A small staircase at the end of the main landing leads up to the turret bedroom with bundles of further attic space and a delightfully charming L-shape bedroom with log burner. Ideal for a teenager's den.Gardens And GroundsFrom the lane a gravel driveway leads to a turning circle infront of the house and spurs off to the parking area and garaging on the Eastern side. On the Western side of the house is a terrace with balustrade leading onto an expanse of lawn bordered by mature trees with a small pond and island crossed by a bridge in the South Western corner of the garden. To the East of the drive is a further expanse of lawn, including a former lawn tennis court and four magnificent Wellingtonia trees. North of this is a brick-built Coach House (currently used as a workshop) incorporating a coachman’s room, stable and garage. A gravel drive and path leads from here to a delightful walled garden. There is also a basement.Paddocks / Woodlands Two paddocks and ancient woodland - approximately 131⁄2 acres (not measured). Ideal for a small holding or equine facilitiesLocal AmenitiesThe house is situated along a small country lane in the hamlet of Burstow, adjacent to a charming period village Church, and surrounded by open farmland. Horley is a short drive away, offering a wide range of shops, stores (including a Waitrose supermarket) and schools (including Redehall, The Hawthorns at Bletchingley and Copthorne Preparatory). East Grinstead and Crawley town centres with their excellent selection of shops, restaurants and recreation facilities are a short drive away.CommunicationsThere are mainline rail commuting services form Horley to London (Victoria and London Bridge) and Brighton. Gatwick Airport and the M23, which provides access to M25, are about 5 miles away.Room's And MeasurementsGround Floor 3090 sq feetEntrance Porch Cloakroom Coat / Boot RoomEntrance Hall 14' 10" max x 14' 3" max ( 4.52m max x 4.34m max )Study / Office 15' max x 15' 5" max ( 4.57m max x 4.70m max )Sitting Room 14' 10" max x 15' 6" max ( 4.52m max x 4.72m max )Formal Dining Room 17' 10" into bay x 16' 2" max ( 5.44m into bay x 4.93m max )Drawing Room Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 12' 1" max x 15' 1" max ( 3.68m max x 4.60m max )L shaped into Dining AreaDining Area 10' 7" max x 27' 1" max ( 3.23m max x 8.26m max )Pantry / Wine Cellar 3' max x 15' 6" max ( 0.91m max x 4.72m max )Laundry Room 11' 2" max x 13' 8" max ( 3.40m max x 4.17m max )Cloakroom Boiler Room 7' 5" max x 4' 1" max ( 2.26m max x 1.24m max )Gym 7' 2" max x 8' 3" max ( 2.18m max x 2.51m max )First Floor 2457 sq feetLanding 15' 10" max x 14' 3" max ( 4.83m max x 4.34m max )Principal Bedroom 23' 8" max x 10' 4" max ( 7.21m max x 3.15m max )Principal Lounge 23' 8" max x 11' 6" max ( 7.21m max x 3.51m max )En-Suite Sanitary ware not installed, however there is plumbingBedroom Two 15' 9" max x 14' 9" max ( 4.80m max x 4.50m max )Bedroom Three / Dressing Room 15' 7" max x 11' 8" max ( 4.75m max x 3.56m max )En-Suite Bedroom Four 15' 5" max x 15' max ( 4.70m max x 4.57m max )Bedroom Five 14' 5" max x 16' 1" max ( 4.39m max x 4.90m max )Bathroom Sanitary ware not installed, however there is plumbingSecond Floor - Attic Rooms840 sq feetBedroom Six 13' 6" x 10' 10" max ( 4.11m x 3.30m max )L - Shaped with dressing areaDressing Area 13' 11" max x 6' 5" max ( 4.24m max x 1.96m max )Bedroom Seven 14' 9" max x 15' 5" max ( 4.50m max x 4.70m max )Loft/ Attic Storgage Garage Coach House 558 Sq feetWorkshop 15' max x 8' 7" max ( 4.57m max x 2.62m max )Coach House 15' max x 16' max ( 4.57m max x 4.88m max )Stable 15' max x 13' max ( 4.57m max x 3.96m max )Basement 181 Sq feet1. Money laundering regulations - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. 2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. 5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances. 6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
£ 1,800,000
A striking ranch-style single storey residence enjoying superb far-reaching views and set in 23 acres of landThis unique and stunning property has been entirely remodelled and refurbished by the current owners with an evident attention to detail and eye for design. A tree lined approach with equestrian fields on either side leads to the main entrance to this superb ranch style residence.Arranged primarily on one level with an additional central turret, Ridgefield House enjoys panoramic views over open countryside and has an undoubtedly welcoming feel.Large windows throughout much of the property frame the views and ensure that the property is flooded with natural light, vaulted ceilings giving a sense of additional space and grandeur to the sitting/ dining room space.Ridgefield House benefits from a fabulous sociable layout both internally and externally, sliding doors and bi-fold windows linking these spaces seamlessly. Living and sleeping accommodation is arranged either side of the central entrance hallway, much of the living accommodation being open plan. The kitchen/ dining area has a minimalist, contemporary style with separate utility room and snug.The northern end of the property comprises four bedrooms, the main bedroom having a dressing area and luxuriously proportioned ensuite shower room. Three further bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with bath and separate walk-in shower.The grounds comprise lawned areas adjacent to the property, extending to some 23 acres incorporating equestrian facilities. A pool and outdoor kitchen together with built-in shade extending the length of the property, provide a fabulous space for summer entertaining.Within the grounds is a detached one bedroom lodge.
£ 1,999,500
SummaryA rare opportunity to acquire a grade 2 listed, 15th century country residence. In a tucked away position within the characterful village of Charlwood, Tifters, is a charming, detached Country Manor set within attractive gardens and grounds extends to just shy of 3.5 acres.DescriptionTifters, Manor comprises original entrance hall, two cloakrooms, large reception hall, five receptions rooms, drawing room, master kitchen, and walk in pantry, breakfast room, dining room, utility room, study and a family room.As well as an office annex and cinema room with its own entrance and w/c.The master bedroom has a generous sized dressing room and en-suite. Further six bedrooms, two of the bedrooms come with en-suites, and two family bathrooms. There are high ceilings throughout with some of the bedrooms benefitting from vaulted ceilingsTwo staircases at either end of the home giving opportunity to separate wings and perfect for family visiting or guests.The accommodation enjoys a wealth of charm and character throughout, with exposed Oak joinery with beams, studded and latch doors which were hand built back in 1930. Several inglenook fireplaces to principle rooms and leaded light windows set in Oak frames.The accommodation features a triple aspect drawing room, leading onto the wide terrace, gardens and swimming pool.There is also an option of creating a self-contained annex (subject to planning consents), utilizing the accommodation on the West side of Tifters, if this is desired.Extra InformationA magnificent Grade II Country Residence with significant history, set in south facing parkland style grounds approaching four acres.The gardens enjoy a semi-formal setting, boasting a wide sun terrace, leading onto level lawns and a heated swimming pool with retractable cover. There further areas of the garden with shrubs and specimen trees, all enjoying a high degree of seclusion and mostly south facing.Located in the South East of England, Charlwood is steeped in history with the local church going back 1000 years. Tifters Manor used to be a Monastery in the 6th century.5 Minutes from Gatwick Airport by car, 10 minutes from the M25,25 minutes to Brighton, An hour to London, Close to Dorking, Reigate, Tunbridge Wells,1. Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. 2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. 3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase. 5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants. Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
£ 2,200,000