Shepherds Hill, Redhill, RH1

Set within 8.2 acres (3.32 Ha) with stabling, a manège, paddocks and a working yard, this is an established equestrian property with a four-bedroom house at its heart. The house offers well-proportioned accommodation with scope for updating and reconfiguration, including a principal suite on the first floor and three further bedrooms on the ground floor, one of which has been adapted with a second reception room and shower room to function as an informal annexe. The location is particularly appealing, close to Merstham and around a mile from the mainline station, with a good choice of local bridleways providing excellent hacking. The front door opens into a porch and reception hall with stairs rising to the first floor. The main reception space is a sitting room with a double-sided fireplace, shared with the adjoining kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units incorporating a sink and Aga range, and enjoys a pleasant outlook over the gardens. A breakfast area provides space for dining and leads into a conservatory with direct access to the garden. Additional ground floor amenities include a wet room, a utility/tack room with external access, and a further shower room. Upstairs, the staircase leads to a generous dressing area and en suite bathroom, fitted with a raised bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low-level w.c and full tiling. A door from here opens into the principal bedroom. Situation: The property is set on the edge of Merstham, about a mile from the mainline station, which provides fast services to London Bridge, Victoria and Blackfriars. Despite its semi-rural feel, the location is well connected, with the A23 giving easy access to the M25, M23, Gatwick Airport and the wider motorway network. For riders, the setting is particularly appealing, with a wide choice of local bridleways and hacking routes across the North Downs and surrounding countryside. Everyday amenities are available in Merstham and nearby Redhill, with more extensive shopping, dining and leisure options in Reigate and Caterham. The area is also well served for schools, with a mix of both state and independent options. Outside: The property is approached via double gates opening onto a driveway with lawned areas to either side and established borders. A crazy-paved pathway leads to the front door, while a wrought iron side gate provides access to a brick-enclosed courtyard garden with a level lawn. Beyond this, a further gate opens to the principal rear garden, which is mainly laid to lawn and includes an outside tap. The equestrian facilities are a key feature. They include a floodlit 20m x 40m manège providing year-round riding, together with an area housing a horse walker. A range of outbuildings comprise six to eight timber loose boxes set on concrete bases with drainage, water and power connected, along with a hay barn and a storage shed. A five-bar gate opens into two paddocks, divided by post-and-rail fencing and bordered by established woodland. The land is sloping, providing natural shelter and drainage. To the side of the plot, a gravelled roadway leads to a parking area with two further outbuildings. A five-bar gate then opens into a large working yard, which currently contains a number of mobile units and storage boxes but offers excellent space for further facilities or redevelopment, subject to requirements. In total, the property extends to approximately 8.2 acres (3.32 Ha) and is ideally positioned about a mile from Merstham, with a good choice of bridleways in the surrounding area. A public footpath runs along the side of the plot, giving convenient access to local countryside and excellent hacking. Council: Reigate & Banstead Tax Band: G Mains Services: Gas, Electricity, Drainage