The Street, Capel, Dorking

DESCRIPTION

The New Farmhouse is an excellent detached family home, built we understand, in 1975, occupying delightful grounds of 0.4 of an acre with wonderful far -reaching views in the heart of Capel village. The property although well -cared for over many years, would now benefit from some updating, if so desired, and is offered to market for the first time in 50 years. It presents a fantastic opportunity, to enhance and extend, subject to the usual consents required. The well -proportioned and versatile accommodation, briefly comprises a spacious entrance hall, cloakroom, and a superbly proportioned double aspect sitting room, measuring almost 24 ft in length, with a wood burning stove. The sitting room is open through to the dining room and in turn through to the conservatory. The fitted kitchen/breakfast room is located at the rear of the house, enjoying a wonderful outlook over the well -kept gardens and farmland beyond. From the kitchen there is access to a useful utility room, secondary cloakroom and integral garage. On the north side of the property there is a great opportunity for self-contained accommodation currently comprising, guest sitting room, guest bedroom and bathroom. To the first floor the main bedroom has built -in wardrobes and en -suite bathroom, whilst there are four further bedrooms served by a family bathroom. The gardens are prime feature of The New Farmhouse having been well -maintained over the years, predominately laid to lawn which surrounds the property, with a variety of established plant, shrubs and trees borders. There is a large patio accessed from the conservatory and utility room, which makes for a delightful seating area and also a great entertaining area, with a brick -built BBQ. The property enjoys fine views over the grounds and pond and beyond to the farmland and far -reaching views to the Surrey Hills. There is a driveway providing ample parking and leading to the integral garage and to the left of property the car port.

LOCATION

The property is situated in a delightful village setting just to the north of the centre of Capel within a designated conservation area. Capel has a good range of facilities for daily needs including a village shop, garage, school and pub. Dorking lies to the north and is a lovely market town offering a range of mainstream and individual shops, cafes and restaurants and an excellent sports/swimming centre. The Dorking Halls hosts a variety of cultural events and there are commuter services from Dorking station to Victoria and Waterloo. Horsham lies a little further to the south and is an excellent centre offering an extensive range of shops and a good range of schools both in the state and independent sector. Horsham station provides commuter services to Victoria and London Bridge. Capel is surrounded by lovely open countryside and, further afield to the north west, Leith Hill and the Surrey Hills, which is a Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

• Delightful gardens with views
• Conservatory
• Integral Garage & Car Port
• Grounds extend to 0.4 of an acre