A stylish contemporary four bedroom barn conversion set in a tranquil countryside setting yet accessible to local towns and countryside walks.

Description

Birch Barn sits in a small hamlet around the farm house at the end of the lane and is best approached from Crutchfield Lane. The Barn has been beautifully and stylishly finished to provide a modern and contemporary feel with natural light throughout.

The vaulted skylight through a significant part of the barn brings natural light right into the heart of the property. Flowing off the entrance hall the kitchen and reception room forms an open plan space.

There are bifold doors opening onto the garden allowing a lovely flow from garden to house. The well-appointed kitchen was built by Neptune Kitchens and has a Rangemaster oven, Fisher & Paykel fridge freezer, Neff appliances with an elegant stone worktop. There is a useful separate utility room adjacent to the kitchen.

The principal bedroom with an en suite shower room has opening doors onto the garden. The barn offers three further bedrooms however one could be used for a study if required. The family bathroom sits at the end of the main circulation space.

Outside in the garden is a beautifully finished studio set within the landscaped garden. The studio has heating and power and provides a very useful space for home working or hobbies.

The Barn has its own entrance gates and has parking for serval cars and an electric car charger point.

The Barn has an air source heat pump ensuing it is cost effective to heat and has a communal private drainage plant off site from the barn.

Location

Birch Barn has lovely countryside views from the property and enjoys a number of beautiful walks direct from the property one such walks takes you the Fox Revived pub in Norwood Hill. To the North is Reigate and Dorking, thriving Surrey market towns 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 and Dorking high streets provide a comprehensive range of local shops and boutiques including Oliver Bonas and M&S Simply Food. There are also a good number of cafes and coffee shops including Costa and Cafe Nero. Local restaurants include Pizza Express, Bill’s, Cote, Wagamama and Nando's as well as numerous excellent country pubs in the area.

Horley is conveniently located to the east and has a commuter station with services to Victoria and London Bridge as well as a good range of local facilities including a large Waitrose and Collingwood and Batchelor, a thriving traditional department store. Both the M25 and M23 motorways are easily accessible with links to London, the South coast, and the wider motorway network. Very convenient for Gatwick for both rail and flight connections.

Recreational opportunities in the area include golf at a number of local clubs (including Gatton Manor, Dorking, Rusper and Betchworth Park). Rugby clubs at both Dorking and Reigate and exceptional access to superb walking, cycling and hacking across the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty.

Reigate and Dorking are particularly well served with state and independent schools for all ages. These include Reigate Parish, Reigate Priory, Reigate St. Mary’s Prep School, Micklefield, Reigate Secondary School, Dunnottar, Reigate Grammar and Reigate College.

All distances and timings are approximate.