Old Reigate Road, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3

A substantial period home set in the heart of this historical village, set within 0.82 acres of charming grounds. Accommodation extending to a little over 5700 Sq ft.

Description

Nestled in the heart of this historic Surrey village, Broome Cottage stands as an impressive and substantial period village home with grand proportions. This residence enjoys a prime, well established location, exuding a timeless elegance and charm. Under the ownership of the current family since 1981, Broome Cottage presents an opportunity for a new owner to imprint their own style on this charming period home.

The property boasts an abundance of light and space, featuring reception rooms with high ceilings that provide a sense of grandeur. The generous sized reception hall serves as the focal point, granting access to the three principal reception rooms. The sitting room, seamlessly connected to the kitchen/breakfast room, forms a comfortable and informal family hub. The kitchen/breakfast room itself leads to a utility room with independent access to the garden.

An elegant staircase rises from the reception hall to an impressive galleried first-floor landing, granting access to six bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a separate shower room. The main bedroom suite stands out with its spacious layout and scenic views over the well-maintained grounds. Additionally, there is a sizable attic room and a cellar.

The grounds, enjoying a south/south-westerly aspect, have been meticulously maintained, featuring lush lawns, well-stocked flower/shrub beds, borders, mature trees, and a paved sun terrace on the south-westerly side.

Tucked discreetly to the west side of the garden is the swimming pool, surrounded by an established hedge, along with a garden greenhouse. The property is accessed through a long driveway leading to a turning circle and parking area. A timber back gate, designed for emergency access, and a double garage complete the practical aspects of the property. The expansive grounds, extending to approximately 0.82 acres, harmonise perfectly with the character of the house.

Agents note: Please note, photographs are more than six months old.

Location

Broom Cottage is set in this superb and highly regarded location within a short distance of Betchworth Village centre with its pubs, school, church, the local shop and approx. 0.7 miles from Betchworth station. Reigate (3.8 miles) and Redhill(5.3 miles) have direct links to London Bridge and London Victoria. Betchworth sits between the towns of Dorking and Reigate, which offer a comprehensive range of facilities including shops, schools, main line stations, cinemas and restaurants.

The M25 can be reached at Junction 8, just beyond Reigate and Junction 9 at Leatherhead. The A217, to Sutton and beyond, can be accessed via Pebble Hill. Generally, the local area is spoilt with some superb walking, cycling and riding countryside with Headley Heath, Box Hill, Ranmore and Polesden Lacey all close by.

Denbies Vineyard, the UK’s largest, is situated just to the north of Dorking and as well as offering award winning wines, a gift shop, restaurant, and some wonderful walks is home to the Surrey Hills Brewery. Local golf clubs include the nearby Betchworth, Walton Heath and Reigate Heath, with the RAC Country Club, Effingham and Wisley also within easy reach. Gatwick airport is around 10 miles away.

Square Footage: 5,710 sq ft



Additional Info

Broome Cottage is an old cottage that has been extended, it is believed, mainly in the 19th century. In the church in Betchworth there is a map dated around 1630 which shows a house on the site that corresponds to the front part of the present house. The oldest part of the house is the beamed are at the front of the house on two floors with a cellar below and an attic above.

A house of that size in the 17th century was meant for someone of standing and in 1634 there is a record that the house and 20 acres of land were occupied by John Buggs who was the Beadle (magistrate/policeman). The various extensions at the rear seem to have been made in the early to mid-19th century and one (the Drawing room) in the Edwardian era.