6 bedroom house to rent

Little Mynthurst Farm is a Grade ll listed house of character with origins from the late 16th century and 20th century additions and alterations. The house is timber framed on brick foundations with a part Horsham stone and part tiled roof. The house was enlarged to include the adjoining barn which is now the Great Hall and is steeped in history with former occupants including Lord Baden Powell, the founder of the Scout Movement. The house in total extends to in excess of 8,500 sq ft and offers well proportioned reception rooms with exposed beams, yet still with good ceiling heights. The magnificent Great Hall is of particular note with its large fireplace and double height ceilings. This room provides the ideal entertaining area. In addition, the triple aspect Drawing Room with large open fire has a wonderful outlook of both the front and rear gardens.

To the western end of the house is the family area with the kitchen/breakfast room, family room and conservatory which is very suitable for informal living. The bedroom accommodation is superb with most of the principal rooms enjoying lovely views over the gardens and lake at the rear of the house. In total there are six bedrooms on this floor with four bathrooms.

The front of the property is accessed via the Rose Walk, a beech hedge leads to the secret garden, which primarily is a spring garden shaded for the Knaphill azaleas, and various stock shrub beds and borders. An iron gate leads to the swimming pool area with its extensive terrace surrounding the pool and flanked by lawns, brick walling and high hedging. The kitchen garden with substantial greenhouses, high brick walling and an extensive network of pathways provide a number of individual vegetable plant areas and fruit growing. To the rear of the house is a large terrace with a well stocked long bed adjoining the house.

Located close to the attractive village of Leigh with its charming 15th century church and an excellent selection of public houses. The property sits close to the town centres of both Dorking and Reigate which offer extensive shopping and leisure facilities. Local amenities can be found 5 miles away in Brockham. Access to London is excellent with the M25 within 7 miles and a good train service from Dorking to London Victoria taking from 49 minutes. Gatwick Airport is easily reached and Heathrow