The Bell Tower, Ranmore Manor

*NO ONWARD CHAIN* A beautifully presented two double bedroom top floor apartment, spread over 1361 sq ft of accommodation with a unique Bell Tower providing picturesque 360° views across Ranmore and London. Located in the heart of Ranmore Common between East Horsley and Dorking, part of the Surrey Hills considered to be an area of outstanding natural beauty. Ranmore Place, a stately Grade II Listed Victorian Mansion set within beautifully manicured communal gardens that was originally built by Admiral Maxse in 1888.

This delightful top floor apartment, benefitting from many original period and character features, starts in the spacious entrance hall which leads through the property providing access to all the key rooms as well as a useful cupboard, ideal for storing shoes or coats.
The living room is an excellent size with working feature fireplace, original wood beams and pleasant views across the gardens. Next is the master bedroom which is an impressive 15'7 x 10'2 sq ft with plenty of room for a Super King bed and all your furniture. Stepping up into the stylish ensuite, compromising a large walk-in shower, modern white suite and featuring quirky built in shelving with automatic mood lighting. Bedroom two is another great sized double with space for a large wardrobe and chest of drawers.

The study is a lovely bright room thanks to the skylight window allowing plenty of natural light to flood in creating the perfect place for a home office.
The kitchen itself has been fitted with floor to ceiling units complimented by solid wood worktops and all the expected integrated appliances. Finishing off the accommodation is the recently refurbished luxury wet room with Jacuzzi bath, modern white suite and again providing wonderful views. Lastly the real feature to this stunning accommodation is the unique 'Bell Tower' originally used by Admiral Maxse to alert his mother on his return from overseas.

The original wooden staircase curls up through the hallway with quaint peep-through windows eventually opening out into the magnificent Bell Tower providing picturesque 360° scenic views across the surrounding landscape - often you can see as far as Canary Wharf, The Shard, Big Ben and many more landmarks across London. This delightful room could have many uses including an artist's studio, separate snug or simply just to take in the breath-taking views, watching the sunset or perhaps even fireworks.
Outside Ranmore Manor is set within established Italianate walled mature communal gardens which are principally laid to lawn with perfectly manicured trees and shrubs and interspersed with well stocked flower beds. Outside At the rear of the property is shared parking for two vehicles, and a gravel pathway which leads directly to the communal front door. In addition, useful visitors parking.

Share of freehold
The property is a Share of Freehold with 989 year lease remaining with a maintenance charge of £3111 per year. Full information is available upon request. please note that pets are not allowed at this property.

Council Tax & Utilities
This property falls under Council Tax Band D. The property is connected to mains water, communal septic tank, communal gas tanks which heat the radiators and mains electricity. There is full fibre to the premises.

PLEASE NOTE - The photos are from before the property was first rented out in 2023.

Location
The property is situated within an area of outstanding natural beauty on top of Ranmore which is a short distance from Dorking town centre, East Horsley, and Guildford. All offering a wide range of shopping, social, recreational and train stations (approximately all providing a 40 -50 minute train journey into London - ideal for commuters). Horsley train station is just 3.5 miles away with frequent services to London Waterloo. Dorking's three train station are under 4.5 miles away with service to London Waterloo, London Victoria, Gatwick airport, Reading, running regularly. Access onto the M25 is within approximately 10 miles, and equidistant to Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The general area is famous for its outstanding countryside including Ranmore Common (National Trust) - ideal for the walking and riding enthusiast.

VIEWING - Strictly by appointment through Seymours Estate Agents, Cummins House, 62 South Street, Dorking, RH4 2HD.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS - Items known as fixtures and fittings, whether mentioned or not in these sales particulars, are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars, they are for guidance purposes only and should not be relied upon. Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements.