High Street, Ripley, GU23

HISTORIC VILLAGE HOUSE - A magnificent Grade 2 Listed detached house with a wealth of history, dating from the 12th Century with later additions. The property has many attractive period features and an incredible amount of living accommodation over two floors.

Well presented throughout, this home offers a huge amount of flexible and adaptable accommodation. There is over 4400 sq ft of internal accommodation. With two separate front entrances, one could easily run a business from one side of the property (no planning permission required) or could easily be separated into two homes at minimal cost for dual family occupancy.

Coming through the entrance hallway you are struck by the many period features including Oak Wall Panelling, Timber Beams, Oak Floorboards and Medieval stained-glass windows. There is a sitting room, drawing room, library, snug, dining room, with a superb hand painted Chalon kitchen with Westmorland Slate worktops overlooking the lovely gardens. There are two further sitting rooms on the ground floor, giving many options for a flexible work/life style home.

Upstairs, the first floor accommodation is accessed by two staircases. The main being a real feature of the property with exposed beams brimming with history and style. The master bedroom is a most attractive room overlooking the garden, with a dressing area and en-suite shower room. There are a further 5/6 bedrooms, family bathroom and double shower room.

Gardens and Exterior

The large South facing sunny rear garden extends to over 250 ft in length and has been planned to offer 3 delightful, courtyard paved areas ideal for entertaining and outdoor living. The large lawned area is private and with many mature specimen trees, shrubs and bordered plants. The gardens can be accessed from several rooms of the property.

There are two useful outbuildings, a large one suited to an artists' studio, gym, office or yoga/pilates area and a stunning Arts and Crafts summer house, currently used as a garden store with Medieval stained-glass windows and door, together with separate painted summer house set on the lawn. There is off road parking for up to 5 cars with 3 spaces at the front and at 2 at the side of the house.

Ripley is a most charming picturesque village set in the beautiful Surrey countryside, with many independent shops including, farm shop, pubs, restaurants, cafes, bakery together with two supermarkets, all within walking distance. Opposite is Ripley Village Green, one of the largest in England, offering play space and woodland walks down to the River Wey. Ripley cricket club opposite, was formed in 1749, and is one of the oldest in the world. Three excellent Prep schools are close by with Ripley Court a 5 minute walk away, East Horsley railway station is close by with direct fast train connections to London from Woking and Guildford in 32 minutes. Heathrow/Gatwick airports each 35 minutes from M25 Jnct 10.