5 bed farmhouse for sale

Dog Kennel Green, Ranmore Common, Dorking, Surrey RH5

Set within glorious countryside and surrounded by open fields and woodland, this charming period home offers a rare combination of privacy, character, and significant potential to refurbish or replace with a new dwelling (subject to planning permission). First time on the open market for over 55 years and approached via a private drive this property is beautifully positioned within its own land and enjoys far‐reaching rural views.

The house was once three cottages and presents a traditional façade with generous windows overlooking the gardens and paddocks. Inside, the accommodation is warm and welcoming, with the spacious kitchen/breakfast room at its heart, though now in need of updating. Further ground‐floor rooms provide flexible living and entertaining spaces, while the first floor offers five bedrooms and two bathrooms, all benefiting from attractive outlooks.

A key feature of this property-located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Surrey Hills-is the extensive surrounding land and impressive range of outbuildings, including barns and stables. These facilities offer excellent scope for equestrian use, workshops, storage, or future conversion (subject to planning). The 35 acres include open paddocks and woodland, making it ideal for buyers seeking space, seclusion, and rural amenity.

Situated close to the historic town of Dorking, providing a wide range of everyday amenities, including High Street and independent retailers, coffee shops, a cinema and a theatre.

Further amenities, recreational and leisure opportunities are available in the nearby towns of Epsom, Cobham, Guildford and Kingston.

The surrounding countryside plays host to numerous country pubs and country houses. Denbies Vineyard, National Trust‐maintained Polesden Lacey, Leith Hill and Box Hill are all close by. The closest mainline train station is Effingham Junction, which offers direct services to London Waterloo (approx. 42 minutes).

There are also several excellent schools within the area, including Downsend, Manor House, Cranmore, St John's (Leatherhead), St Teresa's (Effingham), Reed's (Cobham), acs Cobham International School, Epsom College, The Royal Grammar School, St Catherine's, Cranleigh, Tormead and Guildford High.