4 bed detached house for sale

Shere Road, West Horsley, Surrey KT24

Situated on an exceptional elevated plot of just over an acre in the heart of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Knob Wood is a beautifully presented family home enjoying a southerly aspect and far-reaching views across its grounds, private woodland and surrounding countryside.

Approached via a private five-bar gate and sweeping driveway providing extensive parking, the property offers nearly 3,000 sq ft of thoughtfully arranged accommodation. The house has been well maintained and enhanced, creating a welcoming blend of comfort, style and practicality.

The principal reception room is perfectly positioned to maximise the spectacular outlook, while additional living spaces include a cosy sitting room, study and well-appointed kitchen with adjoining utility room. Upstairs, the impressive principal bedroom suite benefits from a generous roof terrace from which to enjoy the panoramic views, complemented by three further bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Outside, the gardens provide an outstanding setting for family life and entertaining. A recently installed heated swimming pool and expansive sun terrace create an ideal space for al fresco dining and relaxation, surrounded by the tranquillity of the Surrey Hills.

Further opportunities exist, subject to the necessary consents, for additional accommodation, plans of which are available, demonstrating the potential to create a substantial five-bedroom, three-bathroom family home. Footings have also been constructed for a two-bay barn-style garage.

The house is approached from Shere Road into a gravel driveway with parking for numerous cars. The house faces south with the land gently falling away and provides beautiful views over the grounds, pond and mature trees.

This home is situated in an enviable elevated Surrey Hills location in what is an idyllic and tranquil rural setting between West Horsley and Shere. In a secluded position yet a short drive from East Horsley and Shere, both prosperous villages providing excellent shops for day to day needs.

Schools in the area include the Duke of Kent, Glenesk, Cranmore, St. Teresa's in Effingham, St. John's in Leatherhead, Ripley Court in Ripley and those in Guildford such as Tormead, Guildford High School, The Royal Grammar School and Lanesborough.

The area is surrounded by beautiful countryside which is ideal for walking and riding enthusiasts including nearby Sheepleas and Ranmore Common.

One of the many benefits is that nearby East Horsley has its own railway station which provides a service to London Waterloo taking approximately 50 minutes. The county town of Guildford is approximately 6 miles to the west and offers more comprehensive shopping, education and recreational facilities, as well as a main line railway station to London Waterloo taking approximately 30 minutes. Cobham is just 6 miles to the east providing excellent supermarket shopping with facilities at Waitrose and Sainsbury's. Both Heathrow and Gatwick airports can be reached by the national motorway network accessed at the A3 (Wisley), providing access to the M25.

Recreational facilities include the North Downs Way, golf at West Clandon and Effingham and racing at Epsom, Ascot and Sandown Park.