Sheephouse Lane, Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey, RH5

HANDSOME DETACHED HOUSE SITUATED IN A PRIME RURAL SURREY HILLS LOCATION WITH ALL ROUND OUTLOOK TO WOODLAND .........

Forest Lodge is a handsome red brick detached house built we are advised in 1924 and being under the same ownership since 1997. The property occupies a wonderful position within the Surrey Hills with a delightful garden and an outlook to woodland. The property has been well cared for and sensitively improved by the current owner to comprise excellent accommodation, yet still offering further potential. The property is approached over a long driveway leading to the ample parking area with detached double garage and turning circle. The main entrance takes one into a spacious area leading into the kitchen breakfast room with a high-quality kitchen, a range of solid wood units, granite worksurfaces and limestone floor, and an angular bay window with built in seat and breakfast table. The modern glass sun room sits at the back of the house connecting seamlessly through bifold doors, to a long raised terrace and provides a wonderful uninterrupted outlook over the garden to the woodland beyond. The attractively finished utility room offers built in appliances, sink and door to the outside. The inner hall features a fitted log burner (which can supply additional hot water) a wooden parquet floor and cloakroom. The sitting room is a light and well-proportioned room with a feature fireplace and marble surround. The dining room is situated on the south side and features an angled bay window and wonderful original fireplace with ornate surround and copper hood. Stairs rise to a half landing where the family bathroom is located, the main bedroom is fitted with a range of fitted wardrobes, original feature fireplace and fully tiled en-suite shower room. Bedrooms two and three each feature built-in wardrobes and original fireplace surrounds. Bedroom four, which could be utilised as a study, completes the internal accommodation. Outside, the driveway provides parking for a number of vehicles, the detached double garage has an inspection pit, light and power and a built-in workbench. The property is surrounded on all sides by the stunning gardens and offers an outlook to the south and west over woodland. A long terrace directly to the rear provides space for entertaining and outdoor dining. There is also a large detached wood store/garden building.