A substantial period home in the very heart of the village, set in beautiful gardens of about half an acre with detached garage block and annexe and swimming pool.

Description

Charlwood House is a beautiful period home built in a Georgian style and forming the major part of this imposing building, but is only partly attached as shown on the floorplan. The house has been beautifully kept and cared for by the present owners for in excess of forty years and incorporates a comfortable blend of honest and traditional character with the highest quality modern fittings and finishes. The end result is an exquisite family home providing for every aspect of modern family living. The accommodation in the main house is arranged over two floors and extends to about 3,027 square feet, with a further 1,226 square feet in the detached garage and annexe, all detailed in the floor plan.

The gardens measure about half an acre in total with a wonderful southerly aspect. The front of the property is approached along a sweeping gravel driveway which provides substantial parking and access to the detached garage and annexe. The impressive front entrance leads through into the beautiful receiving hall. The front aspect drawing room has impressive high ceilings, an ornate fireplace and front aspect bay window. The dining room is open plan with a fireplace, wood burning stove and views out over the garden. The sitting room also has a bay window overlooking the garden. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a beautiful range of modern units with crafted marble worktops and integral appliances including a Rangemaster stove and has doors that open on to a small terrace. There is also a separate utility room and cloakroom. On the first floor the elegant galleried landing is a lovely feature. Four of the bedrooms benefit from en suite shower rooms and there are two further bedrooms on this level.

The detached garage and annexe block is located on the north side of the property. There is a separate entrance to the annexe at the rear with a kitchenette and cloakroom on the ground floor. On the first floor of the annexe there is a sitting room, a principal suite with en suite bathroom, a further bedroom, utility room and separate shower room.

The beautiful rear garden has a mainly southerly and open aspect with a large terrace that incorporates the heated swimming pool. The remainder of the gardens are beautifully laid out with shaped lawns and a variety of mature trees and beautifully planted beds. The secluded barbecue terrace on the north side of the house is a perfect spot to spend a summers evening. There is the added advantage of an additional gated access from The Street that leads to the separate annexe entrance.

Location

Located in a lovely position in the very heart of the village of Charlwood, where the local church of St Nicholas dates back to Norman times and nestled behind this is Glovers Wood cared for by Surrey Woodlands Trust. Local amenities include a mix of local shops including a traditional village store and The Greyhound and Half Moon public houses prove ever popular.
The property is three and a half miles from the centre of Horley which offers a good mix of shops, stores and eateries that include a Waitrose supermarket and a large Tesco closeby in Hookwood. The market towns of Reigate and Horsham provide an impressive range of shops and services in the best tradition of English rural communities. The streets have a delightfully modern, cosmopolitan feel where independent boutiques rub shoulders with popular high street stores.

There are also a good number of cafes and coffee shops.The location is ideal for both the commuter and frequent traveller with access to Gatwick Airport just two miles away and with a choice of mainline railway stations at Gatwick, Horley and Redhill that offer Southern and Thameslink services to London in about 30 – 35 minutes. The M23 motorway provides connections to the wider road network.

Charlwood village primary school is just around the corner and other popular schools in the Horley area include Redehall and Copthorne Preparatory. The surrounding area also boasts a number of other popular schools, for all ages. These include St. Mary’s Prep School, Handcross Park, Reigate Grammar, Woldingham Girls and Ardingly Collage. The area is surrounded by rolling countryside with plenty of good walking and riding locally whilst there are several golf courses within easy reach. The area also offers a wide range of sporting facilities including very popular rugby clubs, football clubs and cricket clubs.

Square Footage: 3,024 sq ft



Directions

Charlwood House is the first house on the right as you turn into Ifield Road from The Street in the centre of Charlwood Village. The gates to the driveway are opposite the recreation ground and bus shelter.