Brackenwood Dorking, Surrey
Brackenwood 33 Deepdene Wood, Dorking, Surrey A spacious family home in a private road with spectacular views Dorking 0.8 mile Dorking mainline station to London Waterloo or Victoria (50 mins) Reigate 6 miles East/west trainline Gatwick Airport/Guildford (20 mins) M25 (J9 Leatherhead 6.2 miles) Guildford 14 miles (All distances and times are approximate) Accommodation and amenities Reception hall Drawing room Living room Music room/study Kitchen/breakfast room Dining hall Family room/bedroom 5 Boot room Shower room Utility room Master bedroom with en suite bathroom Guest bedroom 3 further bedrooms Family bathroom Integral double garage Garden and grounds 0.28 hectare (0.7 acres) 01483 565171 231 High Street, Guildford Surrey GU1 3BQ guildford@knightfrank.com
Situation Brackenwood occupies an enviable location on the edge of Dorking town surrounded by countryside renowned for its scenic beauty. It is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Residential Area of Special Interest. A local pathway affords a 10 minute walk to town while in the other direction country walks go to the popular, pretty village of Brockham, Denbies Wine Estate and Boxhill. Dorking is a thriving old market town set in the Surrey Hills around 22 miles to the south of London, 14 miles east of Guildford and 6 miles west of Reigate. There are a range of high quality, mainstream and individual shops, a weekly market, many cafes and restaurants and Waitrose, Sainsburys and Marks & Spencer supermarkets. There is also an excellent sports/swimming centre as well as the Dorking Halls theatre/cinema complex. The town is also well known for its variety of antique shops on West Street. There are excellent road links to London and the coast with the M25 around 6 miles to the North. Two rail stations provide services north/south to London/the coast and east/west Gatwick Airport/Guildford. The area is well served by state schools and by independent schools such as St Teresa s Junior and Senior School, St Johns in Leatherhead, Boxhill School, Reigate Grammar, City of London Freemans, Cranleigh boys preparatory, Downsend preparatory, Royal Grammar School and Guildford High School. Due to the nature of the area it is ideal for walking, cycling, tennis, riding and golf with easy access to Dorking and Betchworth gold clubs, the RAC club at Epsom, and race courses at Epsom and Sandown Park Esher, and National Trust property such as Polesden Lacey and Box Hill.
The property Brackenwood is an exceptionally stylish home with spectacular views offered for sale in excellent decorative condition throughout. Originally dating back to the 1920s it has been extended and recently refurbished to significantly enhance the house with attractive hardwood picture windows, modern bathrooms and kitchen. This spacious and versatile home has accommodation ideally suited to family living and benefits from east to west aspect ensuring the house is light and airy. All the main reception rooms lead off the bright reception hall which features a lovely roof lantern, and the superb kitchen/breakfast room incorporates all necessary appliances, built-in fridge/freezer, larder cupboards, dishwasher, coffee maker and double ovens with doors leading out to the south east terrace. The elegant drawing room, with a working marble fireplace, enjoys spectacular views across the valley, and the dining hall opens out through sliding doors onto the west terrace for al fresco dining as the sunsets. Leading from the kitchen, there is a wonderful suite which can be used as a family room, 5th bedroom/guest suite, or cinema/playroom. On the first floor there is a large double aspect master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and immaculate en-suite bathroom with twin washbasins, bath, bidet, toilet and separate power shower. There are a further 3 double bedrooms and a family bathroom fully fitted with contemporary sanitary ware including a power shower. The bedrooms enjoy wonderful views across the grounds or the valley to the hills beyond.
Gardens and grounds The property sits almost in the centre of its plot affording a good deal of privacy. The gardens were designed by the Royal Horticultural Society and have been very well kept with a variety of established flower borders and trees. There is a wide terrace all around the house to ensure there is always an opportunity to enjoy the sun as it moves around the property throughout the day. Brackenwood is found at the end of a private road up a sweeping long drive where there is a wide turning point and ample parking area. Services We are advised by our clients that all mains services are connected. Local authority Mole Valley District Council. 01306 885001 Surrey County Council. 0208 541 8800. Viewings All viewings are strictly by appointment with the agent. Directions (RH5 4BD) Directions (RH5 4BD) Leave the A3 at Oxshott/Leatherhead junction and follow signs for Leatherhead and Dorking. Heading south on the A24 towards Dorking pass the entrance to the mainline railway station, continue under the bridge to the roundabout, turn left towards Reigate. After a short distance turn right immediately after Frankie and Benny restaurant into Punchbowl Lane. Continue up the lane and take the third right into Deepdene Wood. After a short distance the road meets a T junction on a right-hand bend. Turn left into a small spur of Deepdene Wood. Brackenwood will be found on your left hand side identified by its number 33.
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