6 bed detached house for sale

Downs Road, Epsom KT18

Discreetly situated in the heart of Epsom town centre, Bocketts is a handsome, detached, double-fronted house of quality, dating from the 1920s, set within marvellous gardens of approximately 0.35 acres together with a swimming pool. With imposing exteriors of mellow red brick, decorative exposed oak beams and multi-pane windows under a tall, pitched roof, the house has been the much-loved family home of the current owners for nearly forty years. Arranged over two floors, the spacious accommodation extends to almost 4000sq feet and is laid out to provide elegant reception rooms and sociable family living areas alike. Leading off from the welcoming reception hall, the sitting room has a wide bay window, whilst the dining room, study, music or playroom and the kitchen/breakfast room with utility room complete the ground floor. Arranged over the upper level are six well-proportioned bedrooms, all of which have built-in storage. The family bathroom and shower room have been recently upgraded and an ensuite shower room services the principal bedroom. Bocketts is the perfect long-term family home and is ideal for any discerning buyer who loves to entertain and is looking for a property with a real 'wow' factor.

Outside

One enters Bocketts through a gate onto a gravelled drive and are immediately greeted by the impressive façade and the wonderfully kept gardens full of flowers, shrubs and mature trees and other plants which run east, south and west allowing for maximum enjoyment of the sun throughout the day. To the rear of the house is a heated swimming pool and large patio area, perfect for alfresco dining and outdoor entertaining. There is single garage to the front and what was the original 6-car garage currently used as a games room but could be converted into leisure facilities or further accommodation if required (STPP), or reinstated back to a garage.

Situation

Bocketts has an unusual characteristic in that it's the only house in its postcode! Located at the lower end of Downs Road in between Downside and Church Street and opposite the charming Elizabeth Welchman Gardens, it's within easy reach of the high street with its many excellent bars, restaurants, social, sporting and shopping facilities. There are several highly rated schools in the area including Rosebery, Glyn, St. Martins and Epsom College to name but a few while Epsom mainline railway station offers direct services both to Victoria, London Bridge and Waterloo (from 36 mins).

Property Ref Number:

Ham-58077