Epsom Road, Ashtead, KT21

Cairds Estate Agents are thrilled to showcase this substantial and characterful detached family home, enviably situated within close reach of Ashtead Village, Surrey.

A magnificent period property originally constructed in 1760, the Hatchgate features diamond leaded light windows, polished parquet wood floors and an inglenook fireplace. The property offers a generous internal arrangement of 3263 sq ft, with 4 receptions rooms and 6 bedrooms, occupies a convenient location for transport links, an easy access point to the M25 and is in the catchment of outstanding local schools.

The ground floor features a spacious entrance hall with cloakroom and a stained glass window to the kitchen; a large front aspect sitting room with exposed oak joinery around a brick inglenook fireplace with log burning stove; an impressive dual aspect drawing room; a large study with door to rear garden; dining room; guest bedroom with ensuite wet room; kitchen with door to the rear garden and a separate utility room.

The first floor features a generously sized, triple aspect, principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and ensuite shower room. There are 4 more bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes, and served by a large family bathroom with a large storage cupboard. There is a large in-built bookcase on the landing, and another stained glass window.

Externally to the rear is a private courtyard with lawn. The large front garden features lawned gardens with mature trees and hedging, a large driveway, a capped well, and a long garage with electric up and over door and access to the garden at the rear.

The Hatchgate is situated on the Epsom side of Ashtead Village; it is within a short walk of Craddocks Parade, Ashtead mainline train station, Ashtead Village and a short drive or bus ride to Epsom town centre.

Ashtead Village offers a large variety of independent village shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, together with an M&S Foodhall. There is a local Library, a number of churches, and a range of recreational pursuits including Ashtead Squash and Tennis Club, Ashtead Cricket and Bowls Club, plus walks upon Ashtead Common with picturesque Box Hill within a short drive.

Nearby, there are exceptional private and state schools, including Epsom College, City of London Freeman’s, St John’s, Downsend, St Peter’s, St Andrew’s, Rosebery Girls (Epsom), West Ashtead Primary, The Greville Primary, Barnett Wood Infant and St. Giles.

There are mainline train stations in both Ashtead and Epsom, with links to London Waterloo and Victoria. Ashtead is close to junction 9 of the M25 and, thus, convenient access to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports.