5 bedroom detached house for sale

Charming period home with self-contained cottage in stunning central village location.

Description

Old Vine Cottage, a remarkable property dating back to the 18th century, offers a unique opportunity to own a charming village home with the potential for alterations and enhancements while preserving its original character (Ref: 21/P/02639).

This historic dwelling boasts numerous period features, including a stunning Inglenook fireplace, exposed brick walls, and beautiful wooden beams. Combining traditional elements with a modern touch, the cottage showcases a high-quality finish, especially evident in its more recent extension.

The heart of the home lies within the splendid open plan kitchen and breakfast area, seamlessly connected to a cosy family room adorned with Velux windows and a vaulted ceiling. This inviting space features a large central island with an integrated gas range cooker, a wine fridge, and contemporary cabinetry, offering ample room for dining and entertaining.

The layout of the reception rooms provides flexibility, and the sitting room stands out with its remarkable inglenook fireplace housing a stylish log-burning stove. From here, you can flow seamlessly into the elegant dining room.

The first floor accommodates three bedrooms and a family bathroom, with the main bedroom boasting a vaulted ceiling adorned with original beams and a captivating feature fireplace. Additionally, on the ground floor, there is a fourth bedroom. Hawthorn Cottage, an annexed self-contained one-bedroom property with a separate title, accompanies the main cottage, making it perfect for ancillary accommodation or multi-generational living.

Surrounding Old Vine Cottage, the split-level gardens embrace the property, creating a tranquil setting. Positioned at the heart of the plot, the cottage is complemented by a raised sun terrace, a spacious lawn, and further opportunities for landscaping. The mature hedging ensures utmost privacy, and the gardens provide an idyllic setting to enjoy the vibrant spring and summer seasons.

Access to the cottage is granted through wooden gates, leading to a double garage at the front. The garage also includes a convenient first-floor studio room and a cloakroom with a WC. Additional parking is available on the gravel driveway. As an added bonus, the property boasts 6kW of solar panels and a Tesla Powerwall 2 battery, complete with facility for vehicle charging point. The property also benefits from B4SH fibre optic broadband.

Location

Peaslake is located in the heart of the Surrey Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village enjoys a vibrant social life with many clubs and societies, there is the parish church, the popular Hurtwood Inn Public House and Restaurant, the village hall and a general stores and Post Office, whilst further convenience shopping and farm shops are available at Abinger, Shere and Forest Green. A more extensive range of amenities is available at Cranleigh, whilst the full range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities may be found at Guildford, Dorking and Horsham.

There is a good choice of schools in the area, including Peaslake School, Shere Infants, Duke of Kent, Hurtwood House, Cranleigh, Charterhouse and St Teresa’s.

Recreational opportunities include superb walking, cycling and riding in the surrounding countryside.

Square Footage: 2,614 sq ft



Additional Info

Please note, whilst the common land at the front of the property (title number: SY829362) is included in the sale of Old Vine Cottage, it is on a long term lease to Shere Parish Council. They are responsible for maintaining this land.

There are two separate council tax payable (Old Vine Cottage = E & Hawthorn Cottage = Band D)

AGENTS NOTE: We wish to inform prospective buyers of this property that the seller is an employee of Savills