Summary
Old Timbers is a handsome detached property with impressive red brick, tiled and timbered elevations. Located in a much requested semi-rural location, on almost 2 acres of land with stunning far reaching views.
Key Features
- Period detached home on 2 acres
- Semi Rural Location
- Three Reception rooms
- Kitchen/ diner with utility room
- 4 or 5 bedrooms
- Swimming pool with fresco
- Far reching views
- Stables, barn and kennels in grounds
Full Description
Old Timbers is a handsome detached property with impressive tile hung, red brick and timber elevations. The property sits boldly in just under 2 acres of grounds with far reaching, uninterrupted views of the Surrey countryside.
On entering the house the entrance hallway leads you into the wonderful drawing room with its impressive original fireplace, French doors leading out to the rear garden and triple aspect windows. The dining room is also accessed from the hallway and is adjacent to the drawing room with an attractive bay window overlooking the patio. The kitchen and dining area is a lovely bright space from front to back of the home. Well designed with modern units, integrated appliances and a wonderful Aga. There is plenty of space for a breakfast table by the feature bay window. There is also a utility room off the kitchen, a further good sized family room and a ground floor w/c.
On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, each with built-in storage solutions. There are two shower rooms - one an en-suite and a family bathroom. There is also a good sized study, which could easily be used as a fifth bedroom if required.
Gardens and Exterior
Gates to the entrance of Old Timbers open onto a wide gravel driveway with parking for several cars and direct access to the large attached garage. The garage benefits from doors to both the front and rear aspects, allowing access to the gardens and also into the utility room.
A major feature of the rear gardens is the lovely swimming pool surrounded by a paved terrace which is perfect for sunbathing and summer dining. The extensive gardens with mature borders and rolling lawn to the rear offer glorious distant countryside views.
There are numerous outbuildings, ideal for a keen equine family which comprise of two barns, a shed, kennels and a stables block. There is a further outbuilding with entertaining, BBQ and changing facilities for the heated outdoor swimming pool.
Floor Plan
Location
Located in a sought-after position in the village of West Horsley, within easy reach of the local amenities, including shops and a railway station, which provides commuter services to London Waterloo in about 43 minutes.
There is local access to both the M25 and A3 giving easy access into and around London and Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.
The larger village of Cobham is 3 miles away with a wide range of independent shops, cafes and dining options. The town of Guildford is seven miles to the West and provides extensive shopping, educational and recreational facilities.
West Horsley is on the northern edge of the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property is close to miles of wonderful open countryside, including Sheepleas Nature Reserve, which is ideal for walking and horse riding and there is extensive Forestry Commission land in easy reach. There are many local sports clubs and Golf courses and a wide range of excellent state and independent schools in the vicinity.
