Larkhurst, 11 Highfields, Ashtead KT21 2NL

Cairds Estate Agents very proudly introduce, Larkhurst. Situated on Highfields, a prestigious private road within the “Lanes” of Ashtead, Surrey, and on a 0.57 acre plot, this elegant, imposing and extended, six bedroom Edwardian detached family home, is certain to allure the premium period home buyer, and is simply one not to be missed.

To the front, the large carriage driveway is screened by mature trees, shrubs, plants, and hedges, providing seclusion to the magnificent plot. There is parking for numerous vehicles via the gravel driveway, which is complemented by a double garage with wine store and there is side wooden gate access to the rear garden.

The internal arrangement spans just under 5000 sq ft, and features period architraves, cornicing, high ceilings and large Sash windows throughout, that together accentuate the sense of historic character, space and volume.

On the ground floor there is a porch that leads to the large entrance hall, where there is a guest WC and side utility room. To the left is a wonderfully large dual aspect reception/games room, a left front aspect elegant dining room with bay window, and rear aspect drawing room.

To the right of the home is a front aspect sitting room with bay window, and to the rear aspect is a large characterful kitchen with breakfast room. The kitchen is by Smallbone and comprises a cast iron Aga cooker, integrated fridge and freezer, ample storage cupboards and preparation space via the granite worktops. From the breakfast room there is a side porch that links you to the double garage.

On the first floor to the left there is a generously sized principal bedroom which features an en-suite bathroom with his and hers wash basins, and a very large dual aspect dresser area with fitted wardrobes. There are then four further generously sized double bedrooms that are served by a large four piece family bathroom with free standing period bath tub. From the far bedroom there is also a second stair case leading down and from the landing the stairs lead to the second floor.

Upon the second floor is bedroom number six that is partnered by a shower room, and there is vast amounts of storage via the eaves.

Externally to the rear is a fabulously large and yet secluded garden which is comprised of a grand and finely trimmed lawn, two paved patio areas, pond, side paved perimeter pathways, fruit and vegetable garden with multiple raised beds, a blend of mature trees including a plum, pear and apple trees plus a large grape vine, and there is a traditional cedar greenhouse with additional garden storage.

This charming and expansive garden encourages and enables private gatherings and large scale entertaining alfresco.

Location

Larkhurst is positioned on the upper end of Highfields, a prestigious and private road. The “Lanes” of Ashtead are iconic, winding, and enviably positioned within a short and walk to the mainline train station, and the local amenities of both Craddocks shopping parade and Ashtead Village.

For those seeking leisure activities, there are the nearby picturesque walks of Ashtead common and a very short walk to Ashtead Squash & Tennis Club. Then just a short drive away there is the esteemed Royal Automobile countryside Club, with its two golf courses, and Box Hill which provides excellent options for cycling and walking.

There are nearby top tier education opportunities also, via a choice of a multitude of exceptional private and state schools, including Epsom College, City of London Freemen's, St John's, Downsend, St. Peters, St Andrews, West Ashtead Primary, The Greville Primary, Barnett Wood Infant and St Giles.

Convenience in transportation is not only ensured by Ashtead mainline train station, which provides convenient links to London Waterloo and Victoria, but also via the M25 Orbital, accessible via junction 9, and connects you swiftly to Gatwick and Heathrow airports.