5 bedroom detached house for sale

A STRIKING AND SUBSTANTIAL FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED PROPERTY WITH ANNEX, SET IN GROUNDS EXTENDING TO NINE ACRES

This imposing five bedroom detached residence sits in mature grounds extending to some nine acres, ideally located in a semi-rural location within easy reach of the amenities and transport links of Horley town centre as well as being within striking distance of the market town of Reigate. The surrounding countryside offers superb opportunities for walking and cycling.

Constructed in the 1980s, Saxons boast some 3,681 sq ft of architect- designed spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, with the additional benefit of a self-contained two bedroom annex plus garaging.
At the property’s entrance is an oak panelled library providing a tranquil welcoming space with open fireplace and study area. A bright and airy kitchen leads to a glazed breakfast room, enjoying panoramic views of the garden. The kitchen features granite worksurfaces and a four oven Aga. Two further reception rooms each enjoy direct garden access, the triple access sitting room having a feature fireplace, and dining room opening up to a conservatory. Completing this floor is a separate utility room, boot room and WC.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom has a spacious ensuite bathroom with separate shower. Four further bedrooms are served by an ensuite and family shower room. A superb asset is a cinema/ games room located on the lower ground floor.

Within the grounds is a detached weatherboarded outbuilding, providing two bedrooms, two shower rooms, a sitting room and office with a view to the pond, and attached triple garaging.

Approached via a sweeping gravel driveway with elegant twin stone pillars at the entrance, the established gardens comprise lawned areas, mature trees and hedging, a water feature, astro tennis court and swimming pool. Ideal for outdoor entertaining, there is a generous wraparound patio, decked raised seating area and paved surround to the pool.

LOCATION
The property is ideally located on a country lane to the north of the thriving town of Horley, which offers an excellent mix of local amenities and great transportation links. Gatwick is only 10 minutes away and Horley mainline railway station provides services to London and the south coast. The area has a good selection of state primary and secondary schooling together with a wide range of noted independent schools including Dunottar, Moon Hall, Reigate Grammar, Reigate St. Mary’s, Micklefield, The Hawthorns and Copthorne Prep.