5 bed detached house for sale

Dungates Lane, Buckland, Betchworth, Surrey RH3

An exceptional country house with annexe, large swimming pool, all-weather tennis court and magnificent gardens of about 1.37 acres in the heart of buckland .........

Occupying a highly regarded and rarely available position in the heart of Buckland, Jokers Moon presents a unique opportunity to acquire a substantial family home set within magnificent private and secluded ground. The property offers spacious and exceptionally versatile accommodation, complemented by a self-contained annexe and an impressive range of leisure facilities. A welcoming entrance hall leads through to a splendid dining hall and an impressive triple-aspect drawing room, measuring approximately 28 ft x 20 ft. Featuring an attractive open fireplace and patio doors opening directly onto the gardens. This superb reception room provides an excellent setting for both everyday family living and entertaining. The kitchen/breakfast room adjoins the family room, creating an ideal informal living space, whilst a cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation. On the first floor, a generous landing leads to the substantial triple-aspect principal bedroom with a spacious en-suite bathroom. Positioned on the opposite side of the landing, the guest bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and its own en-suite bathroom. Two further bedrooms are served by a family bathroom and separate WC. A particular feature of Jokers Moon is the self-contained two-storey annexe, which adjoins the main house and can be accessed either independently from outside or internally via the family room. Offering excellent flexibility for multi-generational living, guest accommodation or dependent relatives. The annexe comprises an entrance hall, sitting/dining room with kitchenette, and a first-floor bedroom with separate bathroom.
Gardens and grounds

The gardens and grounds are undoubtedly amongst Jokers Moon's defining features. Lovingly cultivated and meticulously maintained over many years to create a wonderfully private and picturesque setting. Extending to approximately 1.37 acres, the grounds enjoy an exceptional degree of privacy. Comprised with broad lawns, interspersed with beautifully stocked flower beds, established borders, specimen shrubs and a wide variety of mature trees, creating colour and interest throughout the seasons. A charming pond provides an attractive focal point, whilst the western, northern and southern boundaries are enclosed by magnificent brick wall. Thereby lending both character and a wonderful sense of enclosure to the gardens. The gardens provide a safe and secure environment for children and pets, while the mature planting and established boundaries create an exceptional sense of privacy. Excellent leisure facilities include an all-weather tennis court and a large swimming pool, plumbed for solar water heating and benefiting from a solar cover. The adjoining pool house opens directly onto a generous terrace, creating an ideal setting for summer entertaining. Further enhancing the property's appeal are a number of useful outbuildings situated within the grounds. The property is approached via a shingle driveway providing extensive parking and leading to the detached triple garage with two open bays and one enclosed bay.