How Lane, Chipstead

Backing onto Chipstead Golf Course, How Hatch is a spacious period home requiring modernisation throughout. The property is available for the first time in over 65 years and is offered with no onward chain and 0.35 acres of westerly facing grounds. This striking period property comes with six double bedrooms and offers huge potential, it has been well cared for over the years and offers period features such as high ceilings, bay windows and sold wood / tiled flooring.

How Hatch is approached by a carriage driveway with a stepped front entrance and access into the hall. There are four reception rooms on the ground floor, each very different to the other with three offering views of the grounds. The sitting room is a grand space, impressive in terms of both space and light. A bay window sits to the front with further windows to the rear overlooking the garden. As well as high ceilings the sitting room also offers wood flooring and a feature fireplace with doors leading through to a side conservatory. The dining room is another generous space with a bay window to the front and a feature fireplace. A family room/snug is set back from the rest with views across the garden. The kitchen and breakfast room are also situated to the rear but accessed through another door - there is also a larder, cloakroom and a modest cellar all accessed from the entrance hall.

A solid staircase provides access to the first floor where there are six double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate w.c. Another staircase provides access to a boarded loft area with storage space and rooms to the front and rear, both with windows.

Outside the grounds are mostly laid to lawn with a sun terrace to the rear of the property, gated entry onto Chipstead Golf Course and a carriage driveway to the front. An integral tandem length garage sits to one side with access to the rear. The property is well placed for countryside walks, access to Chipstead railway station and local amenities.

Coulsdon South mainline and Chipstead stations are within 1.5 miles providing routes to London Bridge, Victoria, Gatwick and the south coast. Trains from Coulsdon South to London Bridge take approximately 20 minutes. Chipstead is surrounded by open countryside ideal for walking and equestrian pursuits providing good riding and exceptional hacking.

In terms of road communications the nearby A23 leads to the M25 (junction 7) and into London whilst, for the frequent traveller, Gatwick Airport is approximately 14 miles to the south. Locally there is a good choice of state and independent schools and the village is a vibrant location with a drama club and active sports clubs, including rugby, golf, tennis and football. The nearby towns of Reigate and Banstead also provide a comprehensive range of shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants, including Waitrose and Marks & Spencer.