Hayes Lane, Kenley, CR8

An outstanding and tastefully restored Victorian Six bedroom residence set within beautifully landscaped grounds of about half an acre and well located for Kenley train station.

Description

Sunnyside House is a beautifully presented and highly stylish Victorian residence, set behind a gated entrance and enjoying a strong sense of privacy.

The property is approached via a brick paved driveway providing parking for several vehicles.
An elegant entrance porch opens into a generous reception hallway featuring solid wood flooring. The principal drawing room is a particular highlight, showcasing a wealth of original architectural detailing including leaded windows, panelling, oak flooring and a decorative ceiling. A striking bay window and impressive ceiling height further enhance the sense of light and grandeur.

Overlooking the garden, the games room and study offer a relaxed yet characterful space, complete with oak flooring and a period fireplace. The sitting room enjoys a lovely garden aspect through a bay window and features a contemporary media wall, blending modern living with classic proportions. A separate office has been thoughtfully fitted with sleek modern cabinetry, providing a highly functional workspace.

At the heart of the house lies the beautifully appointed kitchen, fitted with an extensive range of units topped with granite work surfaces and incorporating high quality appliances including a range cooker. A useful utility room and a separate entrance with additional storage further enhance day to day practicality. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the breakfast room and bar area before leading into a charming period conservatory, ideal for year round dining, with doors opening directly onto the garden for easy summer entertaining.
Leading from the kitchen area is a formal dining room, with a bedroom positioned above, offering excellent versatility and lending itself perfectly to use as an independent annexe if required. This area benefits from its own front door, bathroom, utility room and kitchen facilities, providing genuine flexibility for multigenerational living or guest accommodation.
The ground floor accommodation is completed by a walk in wine store, a downstairs cloakroom and access to a cellar providing useful additional storage.

An elegant staircase rises to a generous first floor landing. The principal bedroom suite is particularly impressive, featuring a spacious walk in wardrobe and a stylish, elegantly appointed en suite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms on this level, one currently arranged as a gym and another benefiting from an en suite shower room, together with a well appointed family bathroom completing the accommodation.

The second floor provides two further bedrooms, a bathroom and useful eaves storage.

Set within a plot extending to approximately half an acre, the landscaped gardens are a standout feature of Sunnyside House. Mature evergreen trees provide excellent privacy, while the gardens have been carefully designed to offer both visual appeal and practical outdoor living. To the front, the driveway leads to a double garage with electric doors, a gardener’s WC, excellent storage and convenient internal access to the house.
To the rear, the property enjoys a variety of thoughtfully arranged seating areas, including a formal terrace bordered by iron railings and overlooking a level lawn. The gardens are richly planted with a variety of mature trees, with meandering paths and stone steps connecting the different areas. Additional features include a raised pond, a stone pergola, a level AstroTurf pitch, a dedicated play area and several storage sheds, creating an exceptional outdoor environment suitable for both entertaining and family enjoyment.

Please note there are tree preservation orders on some of the trees.

Location

Sunnyside House is situated on Hayes Lane in the heart of Kenley, a popular and well regarded residential area.
Kenley offers a useful selection of local shops for day to day needs, while a more comprehensive range of amenities can be found nearby in Purley, Coulsdon and Warlingham, all of which provide a wide choice of supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and independent retailers.

The area is also well served by leisure facilities, including golf courses, tennis and cricket clubs, fitness centres and the extensive open spaces of Kenley Common and Riddlesdown, which offer excellent walking, cycling and recreational opportunities.

The area is particularly well known for the quality and breadth of schooling available. There is a good selection of well regarded state primary and secondary schools nearby, together with an exceptional range of independent schools including Whitgift, Trinity School, Royal Russell, Old Palace of John Whitgift, St David’s and Cumnor House, making the location particularly attractive for families.

Transport links are excellent. Kenley station provides regular mainline services into London Bridge and Victoria, making the property well placed for commuters. The nearby road network offers convenient access to the A22 and A23, connecting quickly to the M25 for routes to Gatwick Airport, the national motorway network and the South Coast.

Overall, Sunnyside House enjoys an enviable position, combining the tranquillity of a mature, green setting with outstanding local amenities, highly regarded schools and convenient transport links into central London.

Please note all timings and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 5,736 sq ft