Hextalls Lane, RH1

New Hextalls West, is positioned amongst woodland in a tranquil and semi-rural area, set on the edge of The North Downs off a long private drive. This unique, much-loved family home, spread over three floors, is truly a rare find for its secluded location, original character, room proportions, and grounds. Launch Day Saturday 10th September. Offers in excess of £ 1,250,000, guided to £ 1,300,000. Off Hextalls Lane, along a private sweeping driveway, flanked by trees, tucked round the rear of the imposing house is the entrance to New Hextalls West. To the front of the property is a lawned garden area and large gravel driveway with parking for several cars and a double garage with a one-bedroom annex/studio above. The annex is self-contained with a double bedroom, bathroom, and kitchenette. Perfect for a games room, office, or guest suite. Through the front door into a panelled hallway, with an original tiled floor and a downstairs cloakroom and under stairs storage. Up a few steps opens into the grand hall / reception room that retains character and features from the original house with columns, high ceilings, coving, alcoves, and doors. The centrally located reception hallway is currently used as a seating area to enjoy its beautiful picture bay window that overlooks the rear garden view. The reception area is central to the house from which well-proportioned reception rooms flow. Ideal for family life and entertaining. From the reception hallway, down a few steps through archway detailing, is a cosy, informal family room, with original architectural details such as alcoves, coving and fireplace, and a large picture window facing out to the front garden. Access through to the dining room, with front aspect through a large picture window, wooden floor, coving and original panel door, and access to the kitchen. Next to the reception hall is the formal lounge. This well-proportioned beautifully appointed room has a stunning, large bay window with bespoke window seating, original coving, doors, high ceilings and a feature fireplace with a wood burner. The kitchen has been designed and built to maximise light using large skylights, a wall of windows, and double doors overlooking the garden. A contemporary twist on a traditional style kitchen in keeping with the overall period feel with modern convenience added including a range cooker, butler sink, underfloor heating travertine floor tiles, and large central island. Next to the kitchen is a fully fitted utility/laundry room, downstairs cloakroom and access to the garden. Upstairs via an original solid wood staircase to the first floor. The landing is bright with two windows overlooking the garden and views. One end of this floor has the incredible primary suite with fitted wardrobes, log burner, and views out over the garden and towards The Surrey Hills. The large en-suite is a double aspect to the front of the house with his & hers sinks, a separate bath, fitted storage and a walk-in shower. Bedroom two is a double, front aspect, with character features and a fireplace, a warm and inviting room. A separate guest/main bathroom on this floor, front aspect fitted with a traditional white bathroom suite and built-in storage. Up to the second floor for three double bedrooms and a bathroom. Bedrooms three, four and five are in the eves, two have rear aspects across The Surrey Hills and bedroom five, currently being used as an office, has a front aspect. Each room is well proportioned and sympathetically furnished with the character of a period home. Outside the grounds extend to approximately 1.8 acres and are a mix of formal lawned gardens and private woodland. Large flat lawn directly at the back, surrounded by mature trees and planting. Steps down from the patio lead to a seating area and further steps down to a secluded decked area, shaded by a grapevine-covered pergola perfect for alfresco entertaining and transporting you to Provence on a summer evening! The garden is stocked with mature trees, plants, shrubs and the property's own private woodland with the ruins of a chapel that adds the feeling of seclusion and uniqueness of this stunning home. Being on the doorstep of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty you're surrounded by bridle paths, woodland walks, cycle paths, and countryside activities such as Mercers Country Park. This area of Bletchingley has its own residents association and a real sense of community. Caterham & Bletchingley is set in rolling Surrey countryside on the edge of the North Downs, surrounded by a fascinating history, beautiful woods, parkland, leafy village lanes, and rural charm. The area offers an oasis of calm for couples and families in need of a country retreat satisfying all the demands of family living. A simple, comfortable place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, offering a tranquil lifestyle with good schools, shops, and essential services a few minutes away in Caterham Valley and Caterham-on-the-Hill. London, Gatwick, Heathrow, and the South Coast are all easily accessible via M25/M23 and good transport connections; Merstham Station (3 miles) Caterham Station (1.9 miles), and Upper Warlingham Station (5 miles) offer frequent services to London Victoria and London Bridge from 40 minutes and 46 minutes respectively.