Green Dene, East Horsley

Rowbarns Cottage is a truly enchanting period home, originally built in 1861 by William King, 1st Earl of Lovelace, an amateur architect and engineer. His distinctive influence shaped much of the local village between 1851 and 1874, with characteristic use of flint, brick, and intricate decorative detailing that remains highly sought after today.
This Grade II listed cottage has been thoughtfully and sympathetically extended, seamlessly blending historic charm with modern living including a stunning vaulted dining area adjoining the kitchen, and a conservatory opening from both the lounge and family room. Designed by an architect experienced in heritage properties, the additions harmonise perfectly with the original flint and brick elevations.
The kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring an excellent range of shaker style units, Dekton worktops, a central island, integrated dishwasher, six ring range cooker, and American style fridge/freezer. An adjoining utility room offers further practicality, with space for laundry appliances, additional storage, coat hooks, and direct access to the rear patio.
From the entrance hall, oak flooring flows into the elegant dual aspect lounge, complete with exposed beams, a decorative wood burning stove, and double doors opening onto the garden. The separate family room mirrors this character, also featuring exposed beams and its own decorative wood burning stove, creating an inviting living spaces. A charming, heated conservatory completes the ground floor accommodation.
Upstairs, the property continues to impress with three double bedrooms, two of which feature period fireplaces and dual or triple aspects, flooding the rooms with natural light. There is ample scope for fitted wardrobes if desired. The accommodation is served by a stylish family bathroom with a freestanding bath, complemented by a separate shower room with a walk-in shower.
Set well back from the road, the landscaped gardens are enclosed by a high brick and flint wall that ensures privacy and tranquillity.
Further enhancing the appeal is a detached double garage, complete with a staircase leading to a loft room ideal as a studio or home office, and the added convenience of a ground floor shower room and WC.
Ideally positioned on the edge of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property offers immediate access to an extensive network of footpaths, bridleways, and mountain biking trails, yet just a five-minute drive from East Horsley village centre and mainline station.