5 bed detached house for sale

Quarry Road, Oxted, Surrey RH8

Elegant, beautifully presented Arts & Crafts style family home set within stunning landscaped gardens of .76 acres with a pool.

Reception Hall, Library, Drawing Room, Orangery, Guest Cloakroom, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility & Boot Room, Gardeners WC, Main Bedroom Suite with Dressing Room/Bedroom Five And En Suite Bathroom, Guest Suite With Dressing Room And En-Suite Bathroom, Family Bathroom, Two Further Bedrooms, Shower Room, Garage, Beautifully Landscaped Gardens, Walled Vegetable Garden With Greenhouse, Swimming Pool, Substantial Pool House. In all circa 0.76 acres.

An elegant Arts & Crafts style house, Oakwood was built in circa 1920. The property has been refurbished to an exceptionally high standard with contemporary additions adding to and enhancing the lovely original features, such as solid wood parquet floors, decorative carved library shelves and an ingle nook with a brick beehive fire place within. The stylish décor has a calm, neutral palette, complementing the luxurious, quality finishes.

On entering the house, the meticulous renovation is immediately evident. The reception hall and library parquet has been restored, flowing into the orangery which has natural engineered oak flooring. Several living spaces make up the ground-floor plan, interconnecting yet each with a distinct character. The view from the hall is of the garden, glimpsed through the traditional library space which opens into the Westbury orangery. Here, large windows draw the eye to the magnificent garden. From the orangery, the formal drawing room offers a peaceful, sanctuary with the large inglenook providing a cosy focal point to gather with friends and family. The bright, south facing kitchen has Devol painted cabinets with marble work tops, a pantry cupboard and dresser. Quality appliances include, a double falcon range cooker, fridge and dishwasher. Open plan to the large dining area, the island has a prep sink and breakfast bar, enabling cooks to engage with guests whilst preparing meals. Floors are of natural stone and have under floor heating. French doors from the kitchen open onto the wide York stone terrace, a superb area for entertaining and dining under the mature wisteria. From the kitchen there is a gardeners W.C, a utility/boot room with further cabinets, butler’s sink and space for washing machine and dryer. There is a door to the garage and the utility/boot room has direct access to the garden. Upstairs, the luxurious master suite was originally three bedrooms, but has been re configured to provide a generous bedroom, en-suite bathroom and dressing room, which could be used as bedroom five. The guest suite (originally the master) also has a dressing room and large en suite bathroom featuring an antique roll top bath tub with views over the garden, marble topped his and hers vanity unit and underfloor heating. The top floor has been converted and now has two double bedrooms and a shower room.

Outside, to the front, a carriage drive provides parking for several vehicles and is well screened from the road by a high yew hedge. To the rear, the southerly aspect garden is a triumph, having been lovingly recreated in the style of an English country estate, retaining mature shrubs and magnificent trees. An original York Stone terrace spans the back of the house, offering a tranquil sunny area under the ancient Wisteria, in which to relax and entertain. Moving down the garden, the beautifully planted beds are a riot of seasonal colour, edged with iron bands. The large lawn is divided, with the lower part having low curved dry stone walls with rose beds adding further interest. To the side of the garden is a walled vegetable and fruit garden which has raised beds with irrigation and a cedar greenhouse. There is a small orchard with cherry, apple, plum and pear trees. Water for the garden is supplied via an underground rain water harvest tank which can store 4000 litres and has a programmable automated system with a pump. The large swimming pool has been totally renovated using attractive grey mosaic tiles. A motorized safety cover has been added and the pool deck now has virtually maintenance free ceramic tiles and composite decking. A garden/pool studio provides a delightful year round entertaining space, having been fully insulated with under floor heating, this generous space also has a fitted kitchenette and a shower room with a sauna. In all circa 0.76 of an acre.

Conveniently located, within easy walking distance of Oxted where there are a luxurious Everyman cinema, speciality shops, boutiques, leisure centre and a wide variety of restaurants, pubs and cafes. The mainline station in Oxted serves London Bridge/Victoria in approximately 33 and 39 minutes respectively, with Thameslink trains to Farringdon and London St Pancras International.

There are many excellent schools in the area, with state primary schools in Limpsfield, Crockham Hill, Oxted and Westerham, the private schools of Hazelwood in Oxted (nursery and early years, prep to 13 yrs), Radnor House in Sundridge and public schools at Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Woldingham Girls School and Caterham School.

Locally, there are a wide variety of leisure facilities and clubs, including Limpsfield Tennis and Squash Club, private and public golf courses at Tandridge in Oxted, Limpsfield and Westerham. Nestled in the Surrey Hills, the area has miles of beautiful countryside for walking and horse riding.