For Sale7 Bedroom House in Stokesheath Road, Leatherhead, KT22£6,000,000

A truly stunning family home measuring in excess of 10,000 sq/ft occupying a substantial 1.6 acre plot on the ever popular and exclusive Crown Estate in Oxshott This fabulous and substantial house is located on one of Surrey’s most prestigious private estates. Situated on a plot of approximately 1.6 acres and set within private grounds, the house measures 10,637 sq ft with extensive leisure facilities. Available for the first time in over 30 years, Somersby House is a truly exceptional, large family house completely renovated and extended. The wonderfully green and established grounds wrap around the house, creating the feeling of a private reserve, whilst enjoying all the security and benefits of being a part of the highly desirable Crown Estate. This extensive accommodation includes formal entertaining spaces, family rooms, self-contained accommodation for staff and a magnificent leisure complex. There is scope for further extension or development, with plans already prepared. This expansive accommodation offers excellent natural light, fantastic flow, and an extremely high standard of décor throughout. The house divides itself neatly into separate ‘formal’ and ‘family’ areas. A grand reception hall opens in the formal part of the house to a library, a drawing room, a dining room, and a study, making it ideal for entertaining with the option to keep the formal and family sides of the house separate. The family side is equally spacious and well appointed, featuring a warm and welcoming kitchen equipped with an AGA, handmade cabinetry, and granite work surfaces. Adjoining the kitchen, a light-filled family dining room leads to an internal lobby providing access to a family sitting room, cinema/snooker room and the indoor leisure facilities comprising a 10-metre swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, gym, and changing/showering facilities. There are five bedrooms on the first floor, including a principal bedroom with en suite and dressing room. Two of the additional bedrooms are en suite and there is a family bathroom and a children’s study area. A bedroom with en suite on the ground floor is ideal for a housekeeper or au pair, and there is a large study/ playroom/bedroom on the second floor with toilet facilities. The self-contained studio/annexe incorporates an open plan kitchen, sitting dining bedroom with separate bathroom. The studio/annex has its own entrance door. Outside Somersby House enjoys a prime setting within landscaped grounds of about 1.6 acres at the northeastern corner of the Crown Estate, in a secluded position bordered by green belt countryside. The house is set behind two sets of imposing electric gates opening to a sweeping carriage driveway, with mature trees all around the boundary providing a high degree of natural privacy. There is parking for up to 30 cars in addition to an attached four-car garage, which has a studio apartment above. Great care has been taken over the gardens which are magnificent in full bloom, with each season bringing a fresh new look. Flowerbeds, abundant borders of hydrangea, colourful acers and a variety of grasses create different texture. Fruit cages, vegetable beds and herbs creating a useful kitchen garden and the grounds are equipped with a full irrigation system. The garden has previously been featured in the National Garden Scheme. Adjoining the house there is a large terrace for entertaining and, to the rear, a hard all-weather tennis court. The gardens are installed with lighting for entertaining after dark, additional security lighting and CCTV. There is a charming pond with a water feature and fountains and several large sheds provide garden storage. Situation Stokesheath Road is situated in the village of Oxshott, located about 20 miles to the southwest of central London. The area is surrounded by beautiful countryside and the towns of Cobham, Esher, Guildford, Epsom, and Weybridge which offer a huge variety of shopping and leisure facilities, including golf courses, tennis and health clubs, horse racing, wonderful country walks and excellent dining opportunities. The Royal Automobile Club has its country location nearby in Epsom. The area is renowned for the variety and quality of both private and state schools, for example, Danes Hill, Reed’s School, Oxshott and St John’s, The Royal Kent and ACS Cobham. There are excellent transport links to London by car via the A3, Oxshott railway station offers regular services to London, Waterloo and both Heathrow and Gatwick international airports are easily accessible via the A3 and M25. Property Ref Number: HAM-55570 Additional information - Magnificent 10 - 000 sq ft residence - Situated on the coveted Crown Estate in Oxshott - Beautifully landscaped grounds of approximately 1.6 acres - Self-contained studio apartment - Swimming pool complex with Jacuzzi and sauna - all-weather tennis court Key information Council Tax Band: G Tenure: Freehold