10 bed detached house for sale

Lyne Crossing Road, Chertsey, Surrey KT16

Lyne Hill House is an imposing Edwardian house of 9,300 sq.ft. Set in an impressive plot of three acres, combining formal lawns and woodland. It is approached via a quiet lane and a sweeping gravel driveway. The property currently comprises three separate duplex apartments with individual leases and council tax charges. All three apartments and the freehold are now being sold, with planning permission granted to restore the building back into one single dwelling, creating a unique opportunity for investors or a family alike. (Planning reference code: Ru.23/1096)

Entering via a storm porch which leads to an impressive oak-panelled double-height hall featuring stained glass windows, and a fabulous central staircase, access is possible to all three apartments.

The first apartment occupies the west wing of the house, with a large double aspect reception room, separate kitchen and a cloakroom plus a ground floor bedroom with an en-suite. There are three further generous bedrooms on the first floor, one with a balcony, plus a family bathroom.

The second apartment occupies the east wing of the property, with two magnificent reception rooms with tall ceilings, original fireplaces and parquet flooring with a bay window enjoying a southerly view. The apartment also offers a beautifully presented country kitchen with inglenook fireplace and access to an extensive cellar. Alongside sits a utility room, downstairs laundry room and a study or an additional bedroom plus modernised bathroom. Three further bedrooms and a bathroom are accessed via an internal staircase and situated on the second floor.

The third apartment is accessed on the first floor and includes a large reception room with a matching bay window offering views across the grounds. There is a separate kitchen and dining room, with two bedrooms, a snug with a feature fireplace and a bathroom, all on this floor. The master bedroom occupies the second floor offering balcony views, an office area and a large bathroom with a jacuzzi.

The entire property has been well maintained by the present occupiers who have jointly owned the building for 40 years. This includes double glazed windows throughout, bar the main hall stained-glass windows. Situated on the west side of the grounds, is a substantial outbuilding that currently forms an entertainment and games room, with a kitchenette and toilet, and extensive garden equipment store. This building could provide a further development opportunity, subject to planning. Nearby is a large single garage with storage space. Situated on the east side of the grounds are two garage blocks for 8 cars (two doubles, four singles), together with a large parking area and designated parking in front of the house. There are formal lawns to the north and south of the house which is flanked by gardens east and west. Leading down from the south lawn, is woodland with a bluebell spinney, and a stream with yellow irises separating the property from the farmland beyond. There are additionally two summer houses within the grounds.

Lyne Hill House is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a substantial freehold house with 10 bedrooms (potential for 12), set in substantial grounds that provide privacy from its surroundings.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Banding: E-f

Located in Lyne, just over 2 miles from Virginia Water and Chertsey, the house is well located for road connections via the M25 and M3 and Heathrow 8 miles away. St Peter's hospital is 1.8 miles away. Foxhills Country club and Golf club is 3 miles away. Fast trains run from Virginia Water to Waterloo.

The house is in the green belt surrounded by agricultural land, within easy reach of many fabulous walks on Chobham Common and Windsor Great Park. The area is well-renowned for fabulous schooling such as Sir William Perkins in Chertsey, St. Georges, Weybridge, Coworth Flexlands prep school and many more.