Forest Green, Dorking, Surrey, RH5

A distinguished Georgian country house dating from 1710, offering almost 11,500 sq ft of elegant accommodation, exceptional leisure facilities and beautifully established grounds.

Description

Extending to almost 11,500 sq ft across the principal house, cottage, outbuildings and garage complex, the property offers an exceptional combination of period grandeur, versatile accommodation and outstanding leisure facilities.

Approached via a generous gravelled carriage driveway, the house immediately impresses with its handsome elevations, mature landscaped gardens and formal parterre, creating a striking first impression befitting a home of such stature.

Throughout, the property retains a wealth of original character, complemented by beautifully proportioned rooms, high ceilings, large sash-style windows and elegant fireplaces.

The principal reception rooms are thoughtfully arranged to provide an excellent balance of formal entertaining space and relaxed family living.

A particularly impressive drawing room and reception hall sit at the heart of the house, while a collection of elegant reception rooms, including a music room, family room and sitting room, offer remarkable flexibility.

The substantial kitchen and breakfast area forms a natural focal point for everyday living, supported by utility and ancillary accommodation.

The first floor provides excellent family accommodation, comprising seven well-proportioned bedrooms arranged around a spacious central landing. The impressive principal suite enjoys a dressing room and a luxurious en suite bath and shower room, creating a private retreat within the home.

The remaining bedrooms are all complemented by en suite bath or shower facilities, providing a high level of comfort and privacy for both family members and guests.

Generous proportions and attractive views across the gardens and grounds further enhance the sense of space and quality throughout this impressive bedroom floor.

Location

Situated in the heart of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, Forest Green is an attractive and highly regarded Surrey hamlet surrounded by some of the county's finest countryside. The area offers outstanding opportunities for outdoor pursuits, with extensive networks of footpaths, bridleways and cycling routes nearby, together with Leith Hill, Hurtwood and the wider Surrey Hills, renowned for their natural beauty.

The nearby centres of Cranleigh and Dorking provide an excellent range of day-to-day amenities, including independent shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and leisure facilities, while Guildford offers an extensive selection of shopping, cultural and recreational amenities.

The area is particularly well served for schooling, with an excellent choice of respected independent and state schools including Hurtwood House, Cranleigh School, Duke of Kent School, Belmont Preparatory School, St Teresa's School, The Priory School and The Weald School.

Communications are excellent. Ockley station is approximately 3 miles away, providing rail services towards London Victoria, while Dorking offers regular services to London Waterloo, Victoria and London Bridge. The A24, A25 and M25 provide convenient access to Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, central London and the national motorway network.

Square Footage: 11,465 sq ft


Acreage: 2.7 Acres