Sutton Place, Abinger Hammer, Surrey, RH5

A charming four-bedroom detached house spread across two floors only, found in this incredibly private hamlet. Enjoying the most incredible south-west facing garden plus nearly 1.16 acres.

Description

Set within approximately 1.16 acres of beautifully mature gardens and grounds, The Drey is an attractive and characterful four-bedroom detached family home extending to circa 1,682 sq ft.

Positioned in a peaceful and highly desirable semi-rural location, the property enjoys exceptional privacy and delightful outlooks over its own grounds and surrounding woodland.

Approached via a generous driveway providing ample parking, the house is centrally positioned within the plot and framed by established planting, creating an immediate sense of tranquillity and seclusion.

The ground floor accommodation is both spacious and well-balanced. At its heart lies a superb triple-aspect living/dining room (over 31 ft in length), offering an abundance of natural light and direct access onto the rear terrace. A feature brick fireplace with wood-burning stove provides a charming focal point, while the open-plan configuration lends itself perfectly to modern family living and entertaining.

The kitchen/breakfast room, measuring over 20 ft, sits adjacent and offers excellent potential for reconfiguration or extension (subject to the usual consents), with views across the gardens. A welcoming entrance hall, guest cloakroom and additional practical spaces complete the ground floor layout.

To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with fitted storage. The remaining bedrooms provide flexible accommodation for family, guests or home working, all served by a family bathroom and further facilities. Many of the rooms enjoy attractive outlooks across the surrounding greenery, enhancing the sense of space and calm.

Externally, the gardens are a particular highlight, extending to approximately 1.16 acres of beautifully established grounds. The property enjoys expansive areas of lawn, complemented by a generous paved terrace perfectly suited to outdoor dining and entertaining. Mature trees, well-stocked borders and pockets of natural planting create a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion.

The grounds gently taper away from the house, offering a delightful mix of open recreational space and more sheltered, wooded areas, resulting in a setting that combines practicality with natural charm and tranquillity.

Location

Set within the highly sought-after Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Abinger Hammer offers a quintessential English village setting, surrounded by rolling countryside, ancient woodland and miles of scenic footpaths. The village enjoys a peaceful, semi-rural feel while still offering excellent accessibility to nearby towns and transport links, making it an ideal balance between countryside living and convenience.

The Drey is ideally positioned just a short drive from both Shere (around 5 minutes) and Guildford (approximately 15–20 minutes), perfectly placed to enjoy village charm alongside the wider amenities of a thriving town.

Transport connections are excellent, with Dorking located approximately five miles away, providing mainline railway services to London Waterloo, London Victoria and London Bridge. In addition, Clandon, Horsley, Effingham Junction and Gomshall stations are all within easy reach, offering further routes to London Waterloo as well as convenient local services. The A25 and A24 offer straightforward access to Guildford, Horsham and the wider motorway network, including the M25, making journeys to London and the airports easily accessible.

The area is particularly well regarded for its outstanding selection of schooling, alongside a range of everyday amenities and dining options in nearby villages such as Abinger Hammer and Gomshall, including the popular Abinger Hatch and The King William IV. Dorking provides a wider selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets, while Guildford offers extensive retail and leisure facilities. The surrounding countryside is ideal for outdoor pursuits, with direct access to the exceptional Surrey Hills landscape, including Leith Hill and Box Hill, and numerous bridleways and footpaths available directly from the doorstep.

Square Footage: 1,682 sq ft


Acreage: 1.6 Acres