5 bedroom detached house for sale

A covered entrance opens into a breath-taking reception hall, complete with vaulted ceiling, flagstone floor, exposed beams, an imposing fireplace and gallery staircase. This generous atrium lends itself to additional reception space, perfect for entertaining, and really sets the tone of this magnificent home. Oak double doors open into the formal living room which enjoys a bay window to the front and a beautiful, exposed brick fireplace. Across the hall is a well-equipped study and cloakroom.

The large kitchen/diner sits at the rear of the property, enjoying garden views. Oak cabinetry and a large island give a traditional feel, but the flexibility of the space lends itself towards modern living. The sunroom protrudes into the garden and is awash with natural light. A family room/sitting room sits next to the kitchen, with open plan access, and boasts French doors onto the garden. The useful utility room is also accessed from the kitchen and bedroom five sits off of here, complete with an en-suite shower room.

To the first floor the master suite comprises a wonderful bedroom with vaulted ceiling and views over the garden, a generous dressing room and en-suite bathroom with full suite. There are three further bedrooms on this floor, one with an en-suite shower room and the family bathroom with rolltop bath complete with views.

To the front of the property is a driveway with parking for numerous vehicles. A triple garage provides sheltered storage or parking, with studio space above. The rear garden is mostly laid to lawn with a patio and decking running across the rear of the house.

A swimming pool sits near the rear of the garden along with a pool house providing auxiliary accommodation that includes a kitchen/dining/living room, two bedrooms and a shower room with sauna.

Ockham is classed as a small hamlet and consists of mostly period, character homes which, due to their small numbers, rarely become available for sale within the open marketplace. The area provides a distinctly rural yet not isolated feel and is within easy reach of road and rail communications.

The larger village of West Horsley has a traditional feel with two pubs and a local shop close at hand. The village is surrounded by unspoilt countryside with a network of footpaths and bridleways which will take you up to the nearby Sheepleas area of the Surrey Hills - a designated area of outstanding natural beauty - and onwards into the North Downs. Horsley station is just 1.3 miles away.

The A3 is just a short drive which, in turn, leads to junction 10 of the M25 orbital. Rail services are provided at the nearby village of East Horsley with regular access to London (Waterloo). Local shopping for one’s day to day needs can be found at either Ripley or East Horsley, whilst more comprehensive shopping facilities, arts and leisure facilities are catered for at either Guildford or Cobham. The whole area is surrounded by Greenbelt countryside which is ideal for outdoor pursuits.