Cleardown, Hockering Estate, Surrey, GU22

Beautifully reimagined luxury residence ensconced within the exclusivity of the prestigious Hockering Estate. Unfolding over a breathtaking 9130sq ft that includes a magnificent indoor swimming pool, sauna, gym and cinema room, Red Gables offers the epitome of contemporary design. Exemplary reception rooms flow seamlessly out onto exquisite terracing, each of the six double bedrooms has an impeccable en suite and the architectural brilliance of expansive glazing and bespoke carpentry have been sensitively incorporated.

Exuding all the grandeur you’d hope for in a superior abode, Red Gables has been completely transformed by the current owners to an exacting specification. Tastefully understated in its luxury yet utterly seductive in its design, it effortlessly blends the charm of its original architecture with the finer detailing of energy efficiency and security.

Set within Woking’s most coveted private estates, this exceptional residence offers the rarity of two separate entrances within The Hockering and sits discreetly nestled in gated grounds that immediately hint at the privacy and tranquillity on offer.

Immaculate in each and every aspect, a masterfully curated layout unfolds over more than 9,000sq ft, beautifully balancing a pared-back aesthetic with expansive glazing that allows it sit in harmony with the gardens. A palette of soft neutral hues is complemented by the warming balance of bespoke carpentry and the effortless elegance of a magnificent central turning staircase. Galleried landings further enhance the sense of light and space that flows with ease throughout each storey, whilst underfloor heating, app controlled Sonos speakers, CCTV and a pressurised water system with softener are just a handful of the features that have been incorporated in a functional yet subtle manner.

Perfectly placed to give garden vistas from the moment you step inside, double doors open from the entrance hall onto an immensely fluid layout. Framed in an expanse of glazing a stunning living room sits centrally within the design proffering a breathtaking space in which to relax and entertain. Blending seamlessly with the terracing and adjoining spaces via both sliding and double doors, its minimalist aesthetic pairs the focal point of a wood burner within an elegant fireplace with feature recessed lighting that lends opulence and illumination. To one side twin sets of sliding doors pull back to allow the sublime triple aspect pool house play an integral part of daily life, while to the other a first class kitchen/dining room generates somewhere that those who love to cook and those who love to be cooked for will love in equal degrees.

With underfloor heating, an infra red sauna and rainfall shower, the pool house stretches out beneath a spectacular vaulted ceiling. Statuesque apex windows and twin sets of bi-fold doors forge a further connection with the gardens and terracing, and the 12m long 1.5m deep pool has the safety of an electric cover as well as climate control and an auto cleaning function.

Supremely well-appointed with beautifully crafted cabinetry respectful of the property’s heritage, the outstanding kitchen has an integrated double door wine fridge to keep your favourite vintages on hand and chilled at the optimum temperature. A range cooker is housed within the chimney breast beneath a classic mantel hood and a brilliantly broad central island has copious bar stool seating. A gentle step down into the considerable dining area gives delineation to the open plan arrangement and a further wall of sliding doors makes it effortlessly easy for dinner party guests to filter out onto the terracing at every opportunity.

Explore further and you’ll discover a cinema room that retains the flexibility to be tailored to your own needs and a gym that has its own dedicated access to a deluxe shower room, the indoor pool and plant room. A utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor and it’s good to note that the swimming pool was installed by the renowned Compass Pools with climate control, a low energy consumption rate backed up by a boiler. The auto clean function uses a minimum amount of effort on your behalf to maintain it and the current owners regularly service it on an annual basis.

Bathed in light the central turning staircase and galleried landings lead the way to the equally accomplished upper two storeys where a choice of six double bedroom suites provide a cherished level of family accommodation. Each and every one has the privacy and luxury of an en suite shower or bathroom arranged in refined marble tile settings. Teenagers will inevitably head for the two that sit on the top floor away from the main hubbub of the house, while the star of the show is undoubtedly the divine principal bedroom. Its spacious dressing room includes a commendable walk-in fitted wardrobe area and opens into a blissful en suite where a walk-through shower has twin waterfall heads. A duo of basins sit atop the sleek clean lines of floating cabinetry and an inset bathtub is placed beneath a picture perfect leaded window.

A considerable walk-in store room on the top floor keeps life’s ephemera easily accessible yet hidden away out of sight.

Outside
Nestled within the exclusivity of the Hockering Estate, Red Gables sits behind gloriously high evergreen hedgerows and a substantial securely gated driveway. Detached garaging sits to the side providing additional off-road parking while the beams and stained glass of the property’s double fronted facade retain a wonderful amount of grace and elegance.

The prized measure of privacy continues to the rear where a heavenly garden generates a sanctuary from the world outside. Effortlessly engendering an easy flowing extension of the house, the bi-fold and sliding doors of the reception rooms and pool house unite with consummately landscaped terracing perfectly created for everything from al fresco entertaining to reclining in the summer sun.

The manicured stripes of an established lawn reach out before you bordered by raised beds of shrubs and the quintessential scent of lavender, while a brick paved path sweeps around its side tempting you down to a second terrace that adds an enchanting spot to sit with a nightcap and watch the sunset over this truly inspiring home.

Location
Red Gables is situated in the highly regarded area of South Woking, just minutes from Woking Town Centre and train station. Woking is a thriving town and provides a full range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities.

In addition, the main line station provides fast and frequent connections to London Waterloo with its 26 minute fast train. Road links are also excellent, with the A3 and A30 for London and the M25 for the Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the national motorway network.