4 bed detached house for sale

The Downs, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22

Located in the heart of the sought-after Givons Grove Estate, a charming 1920's built Thatched House, which sits on an elevated, south-westerly facing plot of approximately 0.75 acre, with far reaching views over Norbury Park and the Surrey Hills.

The Thatched House has been extended and beautifully maintained by the current owners. This immaculate home has a wealth of character, with its Oak beams, feature fireplaces, double-glazed leaded light windows and, of course, the Tudor style façade and thatched roof.

Set back on its plot, making the most of the south-westerly aspect and views, the house is approached via a long driveway, with the beautifully landscaped and tended gardens to the right. There is plenty of parking on the driveway, which has a turning area in front of the integral garage with an electric up and over door.

An attractive brick and flint wall, with an arched gateway, opens to the York stone terraces, which capture the southerly sun all day and have incredible views over most of the gardens with far-reaching views beyond.

A solid oak front doors with a full height, glazed picture window to the side, opens to the entrance hall, cloakroom, coats and understairs storage cupboards. From the hall is a door leading to the dual aspect living room, which has a beautiful fireplace and double doors to the rear patio and gardens. Just off the living room there is also a study. From the hall, there is a door which leads into a snug, which in turns provides access to the elegant dining room and the light, bright and spacious, kitchen / breakfast / family area. There is a utility room, two further storage rooms and a door to the integral garage. Just off the kitchen is a door which leads a staircase and up into an en suite double bedroom, which could become a self-contained space.

Stairs turn from the entrance hall to the landing, off which there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The principal bedroom suite has a walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room. The two further bedrooms share the family bath and shower room; and not to forget the fourth bedroom suite, which was created through the extension over the garage.

To the rear of the house, there is a further, private, landscaped garden which has a large terrace, a lawn and a very useful outbuilding / office. There is a path that leads to the front gardens, which has mature hedging, borders, beds and specimen trees.

Givons Grove is located on the edge of the downs and Surrey Hills, between Dorking and Leatherhead. With the rac at Woodcote Park, the Beaverbrook Estate and Tyrrells Wood Golf Club all on the doorstep, the area is blessed with sports, leisure and entertainment options, not to mention the incredible selection of local state schools and independent schools, such as St Johns, Epsom College, City of London Freemans and Box Hill.