5 bed detached house for sale

Upper Court Road, Woldingham CR3

In a fabulous location within one of the most sought-after villages in Surrey, a highly prized, contemporary home of quality, extended and transformed in recent years to an exacting standard by the present owners. With a desire to create an architecturally interesting house for the twenty-first century, the property has been reimagined to create space and allow for maximum natural light penetration employing modern-day techniques expected of such a property with sophisticatedly stylish interiors. Exteriors of dark timber cladding and white render, whilst the German triple glazed, slightly tinted windows and sliding doors are often oversized and perfectly frame the views over the rear garden and pool. There is highly efficient underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, Cat 6 wiring and hard wiring for Wi-Fi in some rooms, whilst stylistically there is a marvellous, bespoke, cantilevered ‘floating’ dark timber and glass staircase, internal glazed room dividing sliding doors, large porcelain tiles in the reception hall and kitchen/dining room areas, bath and shower rooms by Ripples. Extending to approximately 3,390 square feet together with 415 square feet of garaging, the accommodation laid out over two floors, providing elegant and spacious room sizes for sociable living spaces as well as more formal and quiet areas. With views straight through to the rear garden, the reception hall gives access to three reception rooms on one side, whilst to the other is the open plan, kitchen/dining room. With wall to wall, sliding doors to the rear, walnut cabinetry has been expertly crafted by Crabtree and includes a large, central island, work surfaces are of Caesar stone and integrated appliances by Fisher Paykal, Neff and Siemens. The upper floor hosts five excellent bedrooms, three of which have en-suite facilities and Juliet balconies. The principal suite has floor to ceiling, wall to wall glazed sliding doors with a glazed Juliet balcony - 0ffering a fine prospect over the pool and gardens beyond – and a marvellous en-suite shower room with large walk-in shower and a further pair of sliding doors to a Juliet balcony.

Outside

The property is set back behind electric gates, which open onto a wide, tiled driveway with ample parking for a number of vehicles and leads to the detached garage. Gardens to front and rear have been planted with a scheme that not only provides interest and colour year-round but keeps in mind the beauty of the local surroundings. The rear garden has been laid out to take full advantage of its southerly orientation with a large area of level lawn, herbaceous borders with colourful and sculptural planting, raised kitchen garden beds and handsome fir trees. Terracing traverses the width of the house and is an excellent space for entertaining with a built-in fireplace with a gas fire, space for outdoor cooking, exterior lighting and a stunning swimming pool with automated electric cover from Pool Lock, which is also a safety pool cover.

Situation

The house is perfectly situated to enjoy all the area has to offer and is located in Woldingham, one of the most sought-after villages in the region and is within walking distance of the network of lovely local public footpaths across the North Downs, designated as within the Surrey Hill National Landscape (formerly known as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty). The village centre with its shop/post office is under 0.5 miles away, whilst Woldingham Station is about 1.2 miles and has direct services to London Bridge (30 mins.), London St Pancras (45mins.) and London Victoria (33 mins.). The M25 (Jct 6) is under 5 miles away and there are two local golf courses, riding stables, a tennis and cricket club. Schooling in the area is considered excellent with a selection in both the private and state sectors, at primary and secondary levels including a village primary school, Hazelwood Preparatory School in Oxted, Woldingham School for Girls, Caterham School as well as Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Whitgift, Trinity and Croydon High School for Girls.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-53661

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains gas, electricity and water;
Private drainage – Klargester;
evc point.
Local Authority: Tandridge District Council. Council Tax Band G