Clayhill Road, Leigh, Reigate, Surrey, RH2

A beautifully extended and refurbished family home, set in about four and three quarter acres of quintessential Surrey countryside.

Description

This beautiful home is approached via a private, gated driveway that provides ample parking and access to the oak framed, triple garage block and leads to the welcoming front entrance. This beautiful home is superbly presented throughout having undergone a significant extension and comlete refurbishment during recent years by the current owners, who have managed to seamlessly blend modern family living with the beautiful traditional character of an Arts and Crafts style home. The floor space now extends to about 4,850 sq.ft. to include the garage and stables.

There are four principal reception rooms on the ground floor, all of which are impressively light and spacious. The drawing room is a delightful space showcasing an attractive fireplace and a striking bay window overlooking the gardens. The adjoining dining room provides an ideal setting for formal entertaining. The sitting room features a fireplace with wood burning stove and a bay window that also overlooks the garden.

Undoubtedly the heart of the home, the kitchen/family room is a light filled and sociable space, fitted by Martin Moore, with a comprehensive range of shaker-style cabinetry complemented by stone work surfaces and a large centre island unit. There is a range of high quality, contemporary fitted appliances along with a traditional AGA range. The double aspect layout allows natural light to flood the room, while further doors lead to the versatile games/garden room which has bi-fold doors onto the garden and is ideal for open plan entertaining. There is also a practical utility/boot room with a separate cloak room and dog shower, along with a formal guest cloakroom.

On the first floor, a generous landing gives access to well-proportioned bedrooms, all enjoying a fabulous outlook over the gardens. The significant, principal bedroom suite benefits from a significant dressing room and a beautifully appointed bathroom. Bedroom two also has a dressing room, together with an en-suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms on the first floor along with modern family bathroom.

The detached oak frame triple garage is a particularly versatile ancillary building, complete with a separate workshop alongside. There is also a carriage driveway with two sets of electronic gates.

The gardens and grounds are a true highlight of Oakwood, extending to four and three quarter acres and have been thoughtfully designed to complement the family house. The grounds and include a large paddock and stables, should someone wish to keep horses.In the formal gardens, a generous terrace provides the perfect setting for al fresco dining and entertaining while overlooking the grounds beyond. The gardens are principally laid to lawn and are interspersed with specimen trees, established shrubs and mature hedging, creating a wonderful sense of privacy for this exceptional family home but retaining fabulous views across adjoining countryside.

Location

The property occupies a delightful and secluded rural setting just to the south west of the picturesque village of Leigh. This quintessential Surrey country village is located between Dorking and Reigate and is well known for its pretty green cricket club, thriving community activities and two delightful old inns, The Plough and The Seven Stars. It also has a village school whilst the nearby village of Brockham has an excellent range of facilities for day-to-day needs.

A more comprehensive range of shops, eateries and leisure facilities can be found at the bustling market towns of Dorking and Reigate, nestling at the foot of the North Downs. They have a blend of historic landmarks and recreational spaces perfect for those in search of a lifestyle change within easy reach of London.

Reigate offers an impressive range of shops and services in the best tradition of English rural communities. The picturesque streets have a delightfully modern, cosmopolitan feel where independent boutiques rub shoulders with popular high street stores. Reigate Priory Park offers many acres of open parkland and excellent facilities including tennis courts, Skate Park and The Pavilion Cafe.

Dorking has activities for both active parents and children, examples include Dorking Sports Centre offering a swimming pool, gym, and regular exercise classes, Dorking Halls and Theatre with regular live shows and a cinema. Open spaces at Meadowbank Park including a large playground and Meadowbank football stadium, home to Dorking Wanderers.
The area is very well served for commuters. Regular rail services to London Victoria and London Bridge are available from both Reigate and Dorking stations, with journey times of approximately 40/45 minutes. Road communications are equally strong, with the M25 (J8) a short drive away, providing swift access to central London, the national motorway network, and both Gatwick and Heathrow airports, making this an ideal base for domestic and international travel.

The surrounding area is particularly well served with state and independent schools for all ages. These include St. Mary’s Prep School, Micklefield, Copthorne Preparatory School, Horley Infant School, Redehall, Reigate Priory, Reigate Secondary School, Oakwood Secondary School, the Royal Alexandra & Albert School, Dunnottar, Reigate Grammar and Reigate College.