5 bed detached house for sale in High Drive, Woldingham, CR3 (ref: 9aaafac2-c27f-4...)

Set in one of Woldingham's most desirable private roads, this charming 5 double bedroom, 3 bathroom, contemporary detached residence, having been upgraded and refurbished by the current owners, all within walking distance of the village and mainline railway station. You will be struck by the size of both the downstairs accommodation and the excellent sized bedrooms, that creates a feeling of space and comfort, allowing for the balance of both family life and entertaining. Many improvements have been made to the property to include the opening up of the newly sited kitchen, creating an open plan kitchen/diner with two sets of bifolding doors leading out to the recently landscaped grounds. The newly fitted, gloss pale grey fronted units incorporate an island unit with double sink, oven and combi/microwave oven, induction hob with Siemens extractor above, integrated larder fridge and freezer units and dishwasher. This whole area has underfloor heating. From here, there is access to a large family room, a utility room and excellent size study/home office, being triple aspect and french doors to the garden. To complete the downstairs accommodation, a spacious hall with cloakroom and double aspect Living Room with gas fire and bifolding doors to the South facing terrace.

Rising to the galleried landing, with 5 double bedrooms off, the principal suite enjoys the benefit of a South facing balcony, walk in wardrobe area and a newly fitted Porcelanosa ensuite bathroom with slipper bath, wet room rain shower, vanity sink unit and wc, plus tiling to the walls and floor with underfloor heating. Bedroom suite 2 is another spacious double room with ensuite facilities and the remaining three bedrooms share the family bathroom with bath, shower, wc and sink. One of the bedrooms is currently being used as a gym.

OUTSIDE

The gardens at Little Orchard wrap around to all sides of the property, giving you ample areas to sit and enjoy the grounds, with the South facing gardens having been recently landscaped. The extensive sandstone patio, has access from the kitchen/dining room and lounge. There are many mature trees and shrubs to include apple trees. There is also a large decked patio with built in hot tub. Extensive level lawns and a winding path to a concealed compost area. The front garden boasts ample space for parking with the driveway leading to a double attached garage. The grounds are approached via double remote operated electric gates for added security.

LOCATION

The village of Woldingham continues to be extremely popular offering a tranquil country setting, away from the bustle of the city yet within easy commuting distance. Noted for the popular Woodlea Junior School and highly rated Woldingham Girls School the village has an active community at its heart. The village hall hosts many social activities and the parish council are actively involved with the daily life of this North Down idyll. The village centre, a short walk from the house, offers a convenience store and post office serving most daily needs, together with a saddlery and repairs and servicing garage. Local amenities include golf at Northdowns and The Woldingham golf clubs, tennis, cricket, amateur dramatics and other societies/groups, together with horse riding facilities. There is easy access to surrounding Green Belt countryside with its network of footpaths and bridleways. Woldingham Station offers a frequent service direct to London Victoria (approximately 35 minutes) and, changing at East Croydon, to other London stations including London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, Farringdon and St Pancras International and via Clapham Junction to other locations. The M25 London Orbital motorway (Junction 6) is only 4 miles distance. The local towns of Oxted and Caterham are a ten minute drive.