4 bed detached house for sale

Brassey Hill, Oxted RH8

Occupying an enviable position close to both the vibrant town of Oxted, the charm of Limpsfield village and the beauties of National Trust common land, a handsome, detached house of quality character set within a private, gated estate. Displaying distinctive external elevations of painted white render to the ground floor with mellow brick to the upper level and a central octagonal ‘turret’ under a pitched tiled roof, the house sits well in its plot of mature landscaped gardens. The large, double-glazed windows and French doors are a feature of the architectural style affording an abundance of natural light to flood throughout the property as well as frame the outlook over the gardens. Since purchasing the property in 2001, the current owners have tastefully upgraded and enhanced the house, creating a stylish and well-presented home, including climate control which provides air conditioning throughout the home.Other features such as central vacuuming, net screening and other useful features all lend to comfort with practicality.

Internally, the property reveals generously proportioned accommodation laid out over two floors, extending to approximately 3,265 sq ft, together with the studio/former garage providing a further 314 sq ft. Leading off from the wide and welcoming reception hall, a bright and airy, free flowing reception space has polished tiled flooring and a high, vaulted ceiling, overlooked by internal balconies together with a magnificent, floor to ceiling window and French doors, creates an exceptional living/entertaining space. The two formal reception rooms to the front of the house, each have wide bay windows with the drawing room currently used as a working from home space and is therefore fully fitted with storage and filing solutions as well as desks. Enjoying a dual aspect and with French doors to the rear garden, the sitting room has an open fire. Comprehensively furnished with a range of wall and base cabinetry in light oak, the kitchen has a central island with an induction hob and is fitted with integrated appliances. A side hall allows for the utility room and a ground floor shower room.
From the central living space, an imposing staircase leads to the first floor and the galleried landing which sweeps around giving the living space below. The principal bedroom suite has a private balcony and a luxuriously appointed, very spacious, octagonal shaped en-suite bath and shower room, along with a fully fitted dressing room that has been formed from the fifth bedroom, which could easily be re-instated if required. The three further bedrooms are all spacious, with one having an en-suite shower room and a private balcony, whilst the family bathroom services the remaining two.

Outside

Outside, the gardens are delightful being both well-established and very well looked after. Well-tended lawns are surrounded by colourful herbaceous borders that feature a wide variety of shrubs, roses and perennials together with mature laurel hedging. Paved terracing adjoins the rear of the house, providing a great spot for outdoor dining. Detached from the house is double garage building that retains its front up and over door but has been rearranged to form a studio space or second office space, but could easily be returned to covered parking and there is an ‘in and out’ gravel driveway.

Situation

The house is located in a highly sought-after and convenient address about 0.5 miles of Oxted railway station and the town centre. A thriving and vibrant town, Oxted has an excellent selection of local stores, cafes, restaurants, supermarkets and banking facilities along with a Leisure Centre with swimming pool and an Everyman cinema. Fast rail services into London Victoria (from 38 minutes) and London Bridge (from 34 minutes) can be accessed from the station travelling via East Croydon from where trains to Gatwick can be picked up, and for road users, J6 of the M25 is about 3.7 miles away. The area is renowned for its choices in educational establishments in both the state and private sectors, at primary and secondary levels including Limpsfield Primary School, Oxted County School, Hazelwood School, Caterham School and Woldingham School for Girls. There are many sporting venues with local rugby, cricket and football clubs, golf at Tandridge and Godstone, tennis and squash at Limpsfield.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-66983

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold
Services: All mains services.
Local Authority: Tandridge District Council. Council Tax Band H