Holmbury, Dorking, Surrey, RH5

A spacious and characterful edge of village home

Description

Set in generous gardens of approx. 0.6 acres, this spacious 3-4 bedroom semi-detached family home in Holmbury St Mary boasts character and charm throughout.

Upon entering the house, you find a welcoming entrance hall with a WC and a storage cupboard under the stairs. The ground floor features a large, dual-aspect sitting room with a charming bay window and a log burner set within a brick surround. The recently renovated L-shaped kitchen is equipped with a comprehensive range of units, a breakfast bar, granite countertops, and a range with an electric hob. A stable door opens to the garden, providing easy access. Additionally, there's a dining room with a feature log burner and built-in display units on either side, along with a hatch to the kitchen. The ground floor also includes a playroom or optional fourth bedroom with sliding doors leading to the garden.

On the first floor, you'll find a spacious, dual-aspect principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes. There are two additional bedrooms, and the large bathroom has been superbly updated with a bathtub and a wall-mounted shower.

Outside, a five-bar gate leads to a long driveway that ends at a double garage block, which includes two garages and two sheds, providing about 400 square feet of storage space. The private garden is mostly laid to lawn and features mature trees and shrubs along the sides, as well as a generous paved patio near the front of the property.

The home is located in a serene setting but remains conveniently close to village amenities, including pubs, a church, a café, and a shop. It also provides easy access to the A25, making it a great combination of tranquillity and convenience.

Location

Holmbury St. Mary sits between Abinger Hammer and Forest Green, lying in the heart of the Surrey Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The surrounding wooded hills are popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders, and the village has a green and two pubs. The nearby villages of Shere, Abinger and Forest Green offer between them a selection of shopping for daily needs, including two farm shops.

Dorking and Guildford are within easy reach and both these towns have mainline stations that provide fast and frequent services into London with journey times (from Guildford) from about 37 minutes.

There is a choice of schools within easy reach, including Duke of Kent, Cranleigh, St Teresa’s and Hurtwood House.

Recreational opportunities in the area include polo at Hurtwood Park, cricket at Abinger Hammer, golf at a number of local clubs and a choice of sport and leisure centres at Dorking, Cranleigh and Guildford.

Square Footage: 1,688 sq ft