Horsham Road, Dorking, RH5

The Oaks is a striking family home, which dates back to 1892 and was built by a local landowner, has been home to all manner of residents over the years, from a sea captain to a judge.

Stepping through the impressive vestibule, with its original ornate solid wood doors and period tiled flooring, you immediately feel the timeless elegance of this remarkable home. The main reception hall continues this sense of grandeur, featuring classic sash windows and beautiful solid wood flooring, setting the tone for the refined accommodation that follows. From here, there is access to much of the ground floor including the study/library, formal dining room, drawing room and wine cellar while a sweeping staircase leads to the first floor.

The ground floor accommodation includes the formal dining room, a wonderfully proportioned and welcoming space. Decorated in warm, rich tones, it boasts an ornate ceilings and views over the gardens. Ideal for hosting, the room offers generous space for entertaining, while a period feature fireplace provides an elegant focal point.

The drawing room is a stunning and light-filled space, featuring period side windows and a large bay window with French doors opening directly onto a paved terrace. A marble fireplace and ornate ceiling add to the room’s character, making it a truly impressive setting for relaxation or entertaining.

The study benefits from wonderful views over the garden and makes an ideal space for those that work from home or enjoy a quiet space for reading.

The kitchen is generous in size and beautifully bright, enhanced by skylight windows and a charming side aspect view over the gardens, pool house, and terrace. Presented in a classic country style with ample space for a breakfast table. A walk-in larder offers additional storage.

The adjoining boot room provides excellent storage with hanging space and a built-in cupboard for shoes and outdoor wear, along with direct access to the garden.

The conservatory is ideally placed next to the kitchen and benefits from direct access to the paved patio and the gardens.

Ascending the stairs to the first floor landing which has front aspect, period sash windows and a staircase leading to the second floor, four inviting bedrooms and the family bathroom.

The generous principal bedroom with sash windows and has wonderful views over the gardens. The guest bedroom is well proportioned with a charming en-suite shower room. A further double bedroom includes a fitted shower cubicle, pedestal sink and a staircase leading to the spacious hobbies/den area. The fourth bedroom is a single bedroom with a rear aspect window, perfect for a child or further study.

Rising to the second floor, there are side and front aspect sash windows, a galleried area with storage cupboards, room for bookcases and access to two large double bedrooms in the eaves of the house. Bedroom five enjoys delightful countryside views, while next door is a further attic bedroom with an original feature fireplace.

Outside

Set in magnificent mature gardens with features ranging from established, leafy trees to an original well with. The garden is long, with expansive lawns and plenty of space for the children to play football or cricket, circa of 1 acre. The flower beds are colourful in Spring and an abundance of hydrangeas. The stone terrace by the kitchen and conservatory faces south/south-west and enjoys sun and is lovely in warmer months.

The detached chalet style pool house has an indoor swimming pool, with a separate shower and WC, a fun space to swim and relax with the family all year round whatever the weather.

The driveway offers space for numerous cars and there is also garaging for secure parking and storage.

Situation

Holmwood is located approximately two miles away from the market town of Dorking, with its good range of shops, sports and leisure facilities, while Horsham, Leatherhead, Guildford and Reigate are also close by. The village of Holmwood has a doctor's surgery, nursery school and St Mary Magdalene Church. Beare Green is half a mile away and has its own train station on the Victoria Line, along with a small convenience shop. Gatwick Airport is 20 minutes away, while Brighton and Worthing are also within easy reach. The M25 and M23 are also close by, as is the A3 for access to London. Train services run to London and Horsham and there is also the Deepdene line which is between Reading and Gatwick.

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