Hookwood Park, Oxted, Surrey, RH8

Magnificent Georgian Grade II listed country residence occupying an idyllic & private spot in parkland of 13.74 acres within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty & Green Belt.

Description

Hookwood House is situated within the prestigious Hookwood Park, Limpsfield, on the edge of the charming town of Oxted, which offers an excellent range of schools, a mainline station, Everyman Cinema and an excellent range of restaurants and bars.

The property is believed to date from the late 18th century and has been the subject of a major renovation by the current owners in 2019 to provide immaculately presented and superbly appointed accommodation arranged over three floors, ideal for both family living and formal entertaining.

The property boasts a wealth of period features seamlessly combined with contemporary embellishments, with salient points including a bespoke kitchen, modern bathroom suites, feature fireplaces, high ceilings, sash windows, a portico entrance with Roman Doric columns, traditional column radiators, and decorative coving and ceiling roses. Also of note are the extensive parklike grounds, together with the garaging, outbuildings and Coach House.

The impressive primary reception rooms comprise a striking drawing room with a charming feature fireplace and full height sash windows with access to the terrace, a delightful sitting room also with a feature fireplace and access to the terrace, and an elegant dining room.

The stylish kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke wall and base cabinetry with integral appliances and a matching island unit incorporating a sink, wine fridge and breakfast bar.

There is a well-appointed study with fitted furnishings and attractive views to the front and side.

A door leads from the kitchen to a contemporary later wing of the property, with exposed stone walling and glass balustrading leading to an impressive gym/study with doors opening to a terrace and stylish shower room. Steps descend to a utility area with extensive fitted storage cupboards, a cloakroom and garage.

Arranged over the lower ground floor are extensive store rooms including a wine cellar.

The superb entrance hall provides an additional reception room and features an elegant staircase ascending to the first floor.

The impressive principal bedroom suite enjoys far reaching views over the grounds and is served by a spacious walk-through dressing room with bespoke fitted furnishings and a contemporary en suite shower room with twin basins.

There are five further bedrooms, all of excellent proportions; one served by an en suite shower room and two benefitting from a Jack & Jill en suite bathroom with a free standing bath.

A stylish family bathroom and a laundry room complete the accommodation.

Hookwood House is approached over a sweeping gravel drive behind wrought iron gates, culminating at a turning circle with a water fountain at the entrance to the property.

A spur leads around an established hedge to provide access to further parking and the garage, and continues to the Coach House and secondary entrance from Hookwood Park.

The Coach House is a substantial two storey character building of over 1,800 sq ft which is currently utilised as storage space but offers scope to convert, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

The gardens within the immediate curtilage of the property are predominantly laid to landscaped lawns interspersed with a variety of specimen trees and flower beds stocked with established perennials.

An expansive paved terrace spans the wisteria-adorned rear of the property and is ideal for al fresco entertaining.

A path leads through the grounds to a lavender garden and continues to a spectacular walled kitchen garden with raised vegetable beds, fruit cages and a Victorian glasshouse, together with a pond adorned with aquatic planting.

Traditional estate fencing separates the formal lawns and parkland beyond, with mown tracks meandering through and providing idyllic walks.

The grounds amount to about 13.74 acres in total.

Location

Comprehensive shopping: Oxted (1 mile), Sevenoaks (9.4 miles) and Bluewater (21 miles).

Mainline Rail Services: Oxted (1.7 miles) to Victoria and London Bridge. Thames Link trains to Blackfriars, Farringdon and London St Pancras International.

Primary Schools: Oxted, Limpsfield and Westerham.

State Schools: Oxted.

Private Schools: Hazelwood mixed preparatory school in Limpsfield Chart. Radnor House in Sundridge. The Hawthorns in Bletchingly. The Public Schools at Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Caterham. Independent girls secondary schools in Woldingham and Sevenoaks.

Leisure Facilities: Leisure pool complex in Oxted. Limpsfield, Tennis and Squash Club. Public and private golf courses including Tandridge Golf Club, Limpsfield Chart and Westerham.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 7,091 sq ft


Acreage: 13.74 Acres

Directions

From the M25 junction 6, follow the A25 east towards Oxted and Westerham. On passing through Oxted turn left into Limpsfield High Street and then right on to Hookwood Park. Continue for approx. 0.4 miles and the gated entrance to Hookwood House can be found on the left.

Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas & drainage.

Agent Note: A public footpath runs from through part of the grounds from the north to the south boundary. The neighbouring property has a Right of Way over part of the driveway to access their property.