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5 bedroom detached house for sale
Ockley, Dorking, RH5
£2,500,000
Ockley, Dorking, RH5
£2,500,000
Our Summary
- A fine Grade II listed medieval hall house, dating from the 15th century (dendrology dated to 1415) with additions in the 17th century and later
- There are 4 garages, a two storey detached workshop, and a former agricultural barn with 9 stalls offering an impressive amount of space and scope for conversion or development to alternative business or residential uses, subject to the necessary consents
- There is a heated swimming pool, and a tennis court, which requires refurbishment
Description
This 15th-century Grade II listed medieval hall house has been beautifully restored and modernized while maintaining its original charm and character. The property features exposed timbers, brick work, and stone floors throughout, as well as three inglenook fireplaces, a brick bread oven, and a restored brickwork cooking range. The spacious and atmospheric home has a large entrance hall, beautifully proportioned dining room, and a kitchen with a 4-oven electric Aga and Fired Earth limestone floor. The property also includes a pool/play room/sixth bedroom, a ground floor shower room, and a tertiary staircase leading to a lovely bedroom. The first floor has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite. The property is situated in a rural position within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with easy access to nearby towns and London. The grounds include a cottage garden, walled rose garden, vegetable patch, orchard, woodland area, heated swimming pool, tennis court, and two meadows, totaling around 5.8 acres.