Holmbury St. Mary, Dorking, Surrey, RH5

CHARMING AND BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED DETACHED PERIOD COTTAGE WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF CHARACTER OCCUPYING A WONDERFUL POSITION IN THE HEART OF THIS PRIME SURREY VILLAGE.............

A magnificent Grade II listed detached village cottage, situated in the very heart of Holmbury St. Mary – high up in the Surrey Hills. Hilda Cottage has been comprehensively renovated and enhanced by the current owners to an exceptional standard of finish throughout, whilst sympathetically preserving the history of the house and the many fine period features, including numerous exposed oak timbers, original windows in places, panelled doors and in the centre of the home a magnificent original fireplace and with underfloor heating to the ground floor. The accommodation comprises a well-proportioned entrance hall with cloakroom, which leads to the delightful and most impressive triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room, which has been fitted with quality bespoke kitchen furniture, incorporating integrated appliances, including a SMEG oven and AEG dishwasher, whilst there is a useful larder and central island - complimented by granite worksurfaces. The delightful sitting room – being the oldest part of the home, dating back we understand to the 17th century, is of good proportions and enjoys easterly and westerly orientations. Beyond the sitting room there is good-sized utility/boot room, with stairs leading to the vaulted guest bedroom together a luxurious en-suite bathroom with underfloor heating. This section of the house presents a good opportunity for self-contained accommodation, ideal for family relatives etc., From the entrance hall there are stairs leading to the main vaulted bedroom and stunning en-suite bathroom with underfloor heating and from the landing there is access to a walk-in dressing room. Two further bedrooms on the first floor served by a beautifully appointed family bathroom are accessed from an independent staircase adjacent to the kitchen. The gardens are a prime feature of Hilda Cottage - having been lovingly maintained and carefully planted over many years in the manner of the classic English country garden. There is an attractive brick block path from the driveway, which leads to a pleasant seating area and beyond lies the detached garden studio. Hilda Cottage is approached by five bar gates which lead to the driveway providing plenty of parking.