Summary
VIDEO ATTACHED - A truly special opportunity to acquire this charming home, which sits on a generous plot on the edge of the Surrey Hills.
EPC: D / Mole Valley District Council Tax Band H
Key Features
- Detached
- 17th Century Thatch Barn
- Parking
- Garden
- Abundance of Character
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Utility
Full Description
The Old Barn dates back to the early 17th century having originally been built in Sussex, and then the frame moved to Surrey in 1920 for the Lyle (Golden Syrup) Family and constructed by architect George Blair Imrie who was famed for the comfort of his houses and was once named ‘England's most characterful Small House’ - ‘Surrey life-2005’
The Old Barn measures close to 3,000 sq ft and has been meticulously looked after and maintained by the current owners. The house exudes an abundance of period features and characterful displays which are indicative of Blair Imrie and the Arts and Crafts era including oak and ironwork doors, fitted inset bookcases, staircase setting and hand painted tiles. The main drawing room is spectacular with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, large open fireplace and leads out onto a quaint sun loggia overlooking the garden. This rarely available home provides a wonderful atmosphere, with a lovely snug/dining room, a decent sized kitchen and adjacent pantry Furthermore on the ground floor there are two studies, downstairs shower room and fourth bedroom/studio with a mezzanine level. Heading up the winding staircase, the first floor offers the Principal bedroom along with two further well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property was rethatched in 2021, with high tech insulation/fireguard.
The Property sits in just over 0.5 Acres and has beautifully manicured gardens, with brick paths, raised herbaceous borders and boxed hedging, with Blair Imrie having designed the garden as he did with many of his other houses.
Floor Plan
Location
Located on the beautiful tree-lined Reigate Road leading into Leatherhead town centre with an excellent array of shops, including Waitrose and Leatherhead train station with a good rail service into Waterloo, Victoria and London Bridge. Beaverbrook Country Club is at the end of the road, along with there being a good selection of gyms and other amenities close by.
There is an excellent choice of private schools in the area, including St John's, Downsend, City of London Freemen's, Epsom College and Danes Hill in Oxshott. The M25 is close by providing routes to London and the coast and links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports. There are nearby woodland countryside walks and bridleways.
