Waterhouse Lane, Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20

A very attractive period house set on about one acre of beautifully landscaped garden in the heart of Kingswood village.

Description

Birkentrees is a highly attractive Arts and Crafts style family home, sensitively modernised and enhanced by a spectacular contemporary extension. The house occupies a private and mature plot of about one acre and is set within one of Kingswood’s most sought after locations.

The property is approached via an impressive in and out driveway, providing extensive block-paved parking for numerous vehicles. An entrance porch with retained Arts and Crafts detailing sets the tone for the quality and character found throughout the house.

At the heart of the home is a beautifully proportioned reception room, rich in period features including an original brick fireplace, decorative ceiling, picture rail and oak flooring. This room provides an elegant and welcoming central space. The sitting room is particularly light and airy, enjoying windows to two aspects, including a large bay window overlooking the side gardens.

The stunning open-plan kitchen, dining and living room is undoubtedly the showpiece of the house. Full-height glazing across the garden elevation creates a seamless connection between inside and out, while two roof lanterns flood the space with natural light. The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with an extensive range of bespoke units topped with quartz work surfaces, and incorporates a suite of high-quality appliances, including a Lacanche range cooker, Sub-Zero fridge/freezer and Siemens ovens. The room is finished with high-quality tiled flooring with underfloor heating throughout.

Leading from the kitchen is a generous utility room, complete with additional dishwasher facilities and a purpose built dog shower, along with a downstairs cloakroom. A family room flows naturally from the main living space, with doors opening directly onto the beautifully landscaped gardens.

Completing the ground floor accommodation is a games room featuring an impressive Arts and Crafts fireplace and decorative ceiling. A secondary back hall provides garden access and further cloakroom facilities, while an elegant period staircase rises to the upper floors.

The first floor offers a very generous landing and well balanced bedroom accommodation. The principal bedroom enjoys a dual aspect and is served by a stylishly appointed en suite bathroom with twin basins. All bedrooms on this level are doubles; bedroom four benefits from built in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms, one with built in wardrobes, along with a family bathroom and separate WC.

The second floor provides three additional bedrooms and a bathroom. This flexible space lends itself equally well to alternative uses such as a cinema room or home gym, and is supplemented by ample eaves storage.

Outside a detached double garage features electric up and over doors, a personal access door and power. The summer house is fully equipped with heating and electricity, making it ideal for use as a home office, studio or ancillary accommodation.

The gardens at Birkentrees are a true highlight, thoughtfully landscaped with a variety of specimen trees and mature shrubs that create a sense of privacy and tranquillity. Located at the far end of the garden is a heated swimming pool with a generous decked terrace and pool house, ideal for entertaining and family enjoyment.

Birkentrees is a handsome and elegant period house, offering exceptional family accommodation in an exclusive setting, conveniently located close to Kingswood Village, its renowned amenities and mainline railway station.

Location

Birkentrees sits on prestigious position on Waterhouse Lane. Kingswood is renowned for its leafy, semi rural environment, offering an exceptional balance of tranquillity and accessibility.

Birkentrees is a handsome and elegant period house, offering exceptional family accommodation in an exclusive setting, conveniently located close to Kingswood Village, its renowned amenities and mainline railway station.

The village centre of Kingswood is close at hand and provides an excellent selection of day to day amenities including independent shops, cafés, restaurants and a convenience store. More comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities are available at nearby Reigate, Banstead and Epsom, while the larger commercial hubs of Guildford and Croydon are also within comfortable driving distance.

The area is particularly well known for its good choice of both state and independent schools, including Kingswood Primary School, Tadworth Primary School and St John’s School Leatherhead. Esteemed independent options within easy reach include Reigate Grammar School, City of London Freemen’s School, Dunottar School, Epsom College and Royal Russell School, making the location especially attractive for families.

Recreational facilities are excellent, with Kingswood Golf & Country Club nearby alongside several other highly regarded golf courses. The open expanses of Banstead Downs and nearby countryside provide superb opportunities for walking, riding and outdoor pursuits, while Tadworth Leisure and Community Centre offers further sporting facilities.

For commuters, Kingswood and Tadworth stations provide regular rail services to London Bridge and London Victoria, with journey times from approximately 45 minutes. The M25 (Junction 8) is readily accessible, giving swift connections to Heathrow and Gatwick airports as well as the national motorway network.

Overall, Birkentrees enjoys an enviable setting combining exclusivity, convenience and an exceptional lifestyle offering in the heart of Surrey’s North Downs.

All timings and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 5,960 sq ft