Marlborough Road, Dorking

FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW - SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY* A spacious and characterful three-bedroom period home with bonus loft room, offering over 1510 sq ft of versatile accommodation, ideally situated on Marlborough Road within easy reach of Dorking town centre. Combining attractive period features with excellent family living space, the property benefits from a substantial loft room, an attractive rear garden and parking, together with wonderful elevated views across Dorking towards the surrounding Surrey Hills with the added potential to extend to the side and up into the loft (STPP).

The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hallway leading into the front sitting room, an attractive reception space featuring stripped wooden flooring, plantation shutters, fitted shelving and cabinetry, and a fireplace housing a wood-burning stove. Beyond is a separate dining room, providing valuable additional reception space and equally well suited as a family/playroom or extra bedroom if preferred. The kitchen is positioned towards the rear of the property and is fitted with a range of units and work surfaces, with space for appliances and a range-style cooker. Completing the ground floor is a bright conservatory measuring approximately 12'9" x 9'6", providing an excellent additional dining or family space and enjoying an outlook over and direct access to the rear garden. On the first floor are three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a particularly generous double measuring approximately 14'4" x 11'5" and features plenty of built-in storage and charming brick fireplace, while the remaining bedrooms are also well-proportioned, comfortably accommodating small double beds and providing flexible space for family, guests or home working, with some particularly impressive views across Dorking and towards the Surrey Hills. The family bathroom has recently been updated and now offers a modern space with roll top bath and rainfall shower finished with stylish tiling.

A ladder leads to the second floor where there is a substantial 13'5" x 12'11" loft room. Currently providing a highly versatile home office, it benefits from natural light and useful eaves storage and offers excellent flexibility for those working from home or simply requiring additional space. There is the potential to extend this space to create a further bedroom (STPP). Further benefits include a new boiler 2026 and new radiators throughout.

Outside, the rear garden has been thoughtfully arranged with areas of lawn and a seating terrace, creating an attractive space for outdoor dining and entertaining. The garden also benefits from a substantial purpose-built workshop, constructed on a concrete foundation with part block-built construction and connected to the mains electricity supply. Currently providing excellent workshop and storage space, the building offers excellent potential to create a high-quality garden office or dedicated workspace. The garden enjoys an open outlook towards Dorking's distinctive church spire and the Surrey Hills beyond. At the rear, the property has access to parking for one car, with permit parking available nearby.

Council Tax & Utilities
This property falls under Council Tax Band D. The property is connected to mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. The broadband is a FTTP connection.

Location
Situated within short walking distance from Dorking town centre which offers a comprehensive range of shopping, social, recreational and educational amenities with facilities for the commuter from one of three railway stations. Dorking mainline and Deepdene railway stations are within close proximity, just a short walk away offering a direct service into London Victoria and London Waterloo in approximately 50 minutes. The M25 is accessed seven miles north equidistant via the A24 to Leatherhead Junction 9 or the A25 to Reigate Junction 8 offering direct access to Gatwick and Heathrow Airports. Dorking also has a flagship Waitrose store, excellent sports centre and The Dorking Halls regularly hosts cultural events. In addition, the town benefits from a very good choice of schools including The Ashcombe and The Priory at secondary level and St. Paul's and St. Martin's at primary level. The general area is famous for its outstanding countryside including The Nower, Ranmore Common and Box Hill (National Trust) - ideal for the walking and cycling enthusiast, plus Denbies Wine Estate (England's largest vineyard) situated on the northern outskirts of Dorking.


Agents Note: These property details are for guidance purposes only. While every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon as a statement of fact. We strongly advise buyers to independently verify measurements and information with their legal professional. Items known as fixtures and fittings, whether mentioned or not in these sales particulars, are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.