For Sale6 Bedroom House in Guildford Road, Dorking, RH4£1,850,000

This double fronted Georgian house with an Edwardian extension is set in a delightful garden in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with views to The Surrey Hills. A stunning period house situated at the heart of this popular village, and has been in the same ownership for almost 50 years. The house retains its original features and has much character and charm. It is light and spacious and the solid wood floors and doors give warmth to the rooms. The main entertaining rooms have high ceilings, sash windows, and there are some notable ornate fireplaces. On the ground floor there is a drawing room, sitting room, dining room, study conservatory, kitchen, two guest wc's and a spacious utility room. The drawing room, sitting room, conservatory and kitchen look over the garden with its pond and jacuzzi, and enjoy views of The Surrey Hills, which provide a dramatic backdrop to both the house and garden. The first floor has a sitting room, 7 bedrooms (one of which is currently used as a linen room), 3 bathrooms and three additional wc's. This elegantly proportioned house, ideal for entertaining, provides a delightful home for a family which could include elderly dependents. It has been the family home of the current owner for the past 50 years. Outside Iron gates lead to the parking area, double garage, and several outbuildings. The extensive garden with its views to the hills has two greenhouses (one with an elderly vine), and a vegetable area. It is also planted with fruit trees, mature shrubs, including a red camellia, a magnificent copper beech tree, and an abundance of bulbs in the spring. The beautiful white Georgian front of the house is adorned with an outstanding wisteria. A visit is recommended to fully appreciate the character and potential of this delightfui property. Situation The historic village of Westcott occupies a convenient situation beside the A25, just a few miles to the West of Dorking, lying within The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Westcott has a primary school rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted, a pub, 2 shops and a lovely church. The independent Box Hill School is a few miles from the village. Dorking offers a more comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities as well as the mainline station providing services to Waterloo and Victoria. In addition Deepdene and West Station provides services to Gatwick, and Reading, via Guildford where there is a fast and frequent service to London Waterloo. The A25 provides the east/west route that in turn connects with the principal roads between London and the coast as well as the M25. This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold). If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The buyer will pay £300.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.20% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax. Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional. Additional Information Services: All mains services are connected. Gas fired central heating. Local Authority: Mole Valley District Council Council Tax: Band H Additional information - At the heart of the village - 6 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms - 6 Reception rooms - Kitchen/Breakfast room - Cellar - Pert-walled garden - Garaging - Views to Ranmore Key information Council Tax Band: H Tenure: Freehold