This month we uncover three properties that perfectly capture the feel of the countryside,while offering the best in modern living
If you are in the market for a home over-brimming with character and a dash of luxury, then this month’s properties are sure to satisfy. Balancing the beauty of the Surrey landscape with a straightforward commute into London, these houses represent some of the best the county has to offer.
Coppers
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Coppers is the first of our featured properties and is brought to the market by Kennedy’s Independent Property Agent (01737 817 718) for an asking price of £799,995. This attractive three-bedroom cottage is situated just off Tot Hill near Headley, and features views across the open fields surrounding the now world famous Box Hill cycle route. Situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property remains within easy reach of the M25 and London mainline services.
The house itself has well-proportioned living space on the ground floor, consisting of a lounge – complete with rustic beams and open fireplace – a further reception room and kitchen/dining room. Upstairs, the 15ft master bedroom benefits from its own en suite and there are a further two double bedrooms as well as a family bathroom. Outside the stunning garden stretches to 80ft, while the gravel driveway offers parking for several vehicles.
Riverbank House
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Our second property this month, is Riverbank House – a bespoke Scandiahus home built for the present owner some five years ago. The four-bedroomed property is set in an elevated position on a secluded plot fronting the River Mole in Leatherhead.
Arranged over three floors, all the principal rooms enjoy a south-westerly aspect over the gardens. The bright and airy feel extends to the luxurious open plan kitchen/dining room/family room which features high white gloss base cabinets and eye level units with contrasting black granite working surfaces. An oak staircase leads to the first floor to a double-aspect landing from which views to the front and the rear are enjoyed through the cathedral style windows.
The house, which is marketed by Patrick Gardner (01372 360078) for £1.85m, is set amid just under one acre of landscaped gardens, yet is surprisingly within five minutes walk of Leatherhead town centre with its mix of shops and transport links.
Burstow Barn
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And finally to the village of Smallfield near Horley, where you will find Burstow Barn – a magnificent Grade II listed property which has in recent years, been lovingly converted and refurbished into a luxurious, stylish family home. The house, which is being featured on TV’s Escape to the Country, has been transformed from its origins as a hay barn dating back some 400 years.
One of the many standout features of this property, which is on the market with Howard Cundy (01883 743400) at an asking price of £995,000, is the stunning main open plan 39 ft living space, with its Scandinavian Redwood floor and vaulted and beamed ceiling. There is a mezzanine lounge overlooking this main room, which also features two double height side windows and a rotating log burning stove.
Further accommodation includes a bespoke luxury kitchen/breakfast room with utility room, a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and three further bedrooms, all with their own en-suites and a fifth room which can be used as a nursery, bedroom or study.
Outside, there are landscaped garden areas to the front, side and rear of the barn, while the driveway provides off-road parking and access to the detached double garage, which contains a very useful home office/gymnasium/hobbies room above.
As with the other two properties, you get all the benefits of rural life with the convenience of nearby major transport and community links. Although Burstow Barn is nestled between the villages of Outwood and Smallfield, it is within 15 minutes of Gatwick airport and Horley mainline station with trains to London Bridge and Victoria.
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