Stokesheath Road, Leatherhead, KT22

This fabulous and substantial house is located on one
of Surrey’s most prestigious private estates. Situated
on a plot of approximately 1.6 acres and set within
private grounds, the house measures 10,637 sq ft with
extensive leisure facilities. Available for the first time in
over 30 years, Somersby House is a truly exceptional,
large family house completely renovated and extended.
The wonderfully green and established grounds wrap
around the house, creating the feeling of a private
reserve, whilst enjoying all the security and benefits of
being a part of the highly desirable Crown Estate. This
extensive accommodation includes formal entertaining
spaces, family rooms, self-contained accommodation for
staff and a magnificent leisure complex. There is scope
for further extension or development, with plans already
prepared.
This expansive accommodation offers excellent natural
light, fantastic flow, and an extremely high standard of
décor throughout. The house divides itself neatly into
separate ‘formal’ and ‘family’ areas. A grand reception
hall opens in the formal part of the house to a library,
a drawing room, a dining room, and a study, making it
ideal for entertaining with the option to keep the formal
and family sides of the house separate. The family
side is equally spacious and well appointed, featuring
a warm and welcoming kitchen equipped with an
AGA, handmade cabinetry, and granite work surfaces.
Adjoining the kitchen, a light-filled family dining room
leads to an internal lobby providing access to a family
sitting room, cinema/snooker room and the indoor leisure
facilities comprising a 10-metre swimming pool, Jacuzzi,
sauna, gym, and changing/showering facilities.
There are five bedrooms on the first floor, including
a principal bedroom with en suite and dressing room.
Two of the additional bedrooms are en suite and there
is a family bathroom and a children’s study area. A
bedroom with en suite on the ground floor is ideal for
a housekeeper or au pair, and there is a large study/
playroom/bedroom on the second floor with toilet
facilities.
The self-contained studio/annexe incorporates an
open plan kitchen, sitting dining bedroom with separate
bathroom. The studio/annex has its own entrance door.

Outside

Somersby House enjoys a prime setting within
landscaped grounds of about 1.6 acres at the northeastern
corner of the Crown Estate, in a secluded
position bordered by green belt countryside. The house
is set behind two sets of imposing electric gates opening
to a sweeping carriage driveway, with mature trees all
around the boundary providing a high degree of natural
privacy. There is parking for up to 30 cars in addition
to an attached four-car garage, which has a studio
apartment above.
Great care has been taken over the gardens which
are magnificent in full bloom, with each season bringing
a fresh new look. Flowerbeds, abundant borders of
hydrangea, colourful acers and a variety of grasses
create different texture. Fruit cages, vegetable beds and
herbs creating a useful kitchen garden and the grounds
are equipped with a full irrigation system. The garden
has previously been featured in the National Garden
Scheme.
Adjoining the house there is a large terrace for
entertaining and, to the rear, a hard all-weather
tennis court. The gardens are installed with lighting for
entertaining after dark, additional security lighting and
CCTV. There is a charming pond with a water feature
and fountains and several large sheds provide garden
storage.

Situation

Stokesheath Road is situated in the village of Oxshott,
located about 20 miles to the southwest of central
London. The area is surrounded by beautiful countryside
and the towns of Cobham, Esher, Guildford, Epsom,
and Weybridge which offer a huge variety of shopping
and leisure facilities, including golf courses, tennis and
health clubs, horse racing, wonderful country walks and
excellent dining opportunities. The Royal Automobile
Club has its country location nearby in Epsom. The area
is renowned for the variety and quality of both private
and state schools, for example, Danes Hill, Reed’s School,
Oxshott and St John’s, The Royal Kent and ACS Cobham.
There are excellent transport links to London by car via
the A3, Oxshott railway station offers regular services
to London, Waterloo and both Heathrow and Gatwick
international airports are easily accessible via the A3
and M25.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-55570