Mogador, Tadworth

Enjoying leafy seclusion on the southern edge of Walton Heath, an Edwardian country house of character, set in over 1.25 acres including beautiful gardens with South and West aspects. Sympathetically extended and refurbished, a spacious and versatile family home with ample space for working at home.

Individually designed and built around 1910 with 'Arts and Crafts' influences, this impressive detached house retains all the warmth and character of its period. There are up to five reception rooms offering ample space for family living and working at home. The stunning garden room is ideal for all seasons with a wood-burning stove, flagstone floor with underfloor heating and its bi-fold doors opening, without any step onto the wrap-around sun terrace. Perfect for inside/outside living and entertaining family and friends. T

he quintessential English country kitchen-breakfast room is complete with an Aga stove, fitted dresser, butler's sink and quarry-tiled floor and there's a utility room and walk-in pantry. All five bedrooms are of double size and two are served by ensuites (one bathroom and one shower room), in addition to the family bathroom and separate WC. Certainly a feature of this country house are its beautiful gardens which encompass the house and including a pretty courtyard, large terrace, level lawns, natural privacy to the borders and ample space, if required, for a standing paddock and loosebox. Three garages are approached over the driveway which also provides parking space.

Situated almost at the end of this 'no-through' lane, the house has a private, tucked-away location adjoining the southern edge of National Trust Walton Heath with its outstanding natural beauty and championship golf courses. Renowned locally by equestrians and dog-owners alike, Mogador has immediate access to a network of bridleways leading onto Colley Hill, Reigate Hill and the excellent heathland turf of Walton Heath and Headley Heath. Nearby Lower Kingswood has local shopping and an M&S Foodstore, whilst Reigate, Epsom and Banstead Village are all easily reached by car, each offering a bustling High Street with shops, cafes and foodstores. There are rail services at nearby Kingswood, Reigate and Merstham and Junction 8 of the M25 is within a few minutes' drive, bringing both Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the coastal ports with easy reach. This part of the Surrey Downs offers diversity for schooling including the local Kingswood Primary School and further afield, Reigate Grammar, Epsom College, Chinthurst, Aberdour, Dunottar, City of London Freeman's, St John's and Micklefield School. There are many venues for sport, leisure and cultural pursuits in the area such as golf at Walton Heath, Reigate Hill, Kingswood and RAC Woodcote Park in Epsom, several cinemas and theatres, numerous tennis and sports clubs, gyms and Epsom Downs racecourse, home of the famous Derby. There are also many pubs and restaurants locally including The Sportsman gastro-pub within a few minutes' walk.

Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council. Council Tax Band: G
Services: Mains Gas-Fired Central Heating, Mains Electricity, Sesspit Drainage