House For Sale £850,000
A truly unique Grade II listed four-bedroom characterful house offering over 2825 sq ft of bright, spacious accommodation with a delightful walled garden, cellar and garage. Situated within the heart of the quaint village of Mickleham, just at the foot of Box Hill, betwixt Dorking and Leatherhead.
Long Cottage offers a wealth of history dating back to circa 1622 offering all of the period charm expected from a property of this era with a fascinating range of original features including the servant's bell system, exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, brick fireplaces and parquet flooring.
This intriguing property begins with the gabled porch where the original front door with quirky door knocker opens through into the front reception room where you are instantly impressed by the space on offer. To the right hand side of the reception room is the spacious 22'1 ft dual aspect sitting room offering a wonderful bright space which enjoys pleasant views across the back garden, a pretty bay window and a charming open fireplace, creating a warm cosy ambience. To the left side of the property, a vaulted beamed hall connects you to the remaining ground floor accommodation, stairs to the first floor and door into the back garden. The well-proportioned 17'9 ft kitchen/breakfast room with attractive exposed beams offers a selection of fitted units complemented by ample worktop space, a range of integrated appliances, plus plenty of room for a table and chairs. The kitchen extends into what was the original pantry, allowing access to the garden beyond, through a second door. Towards the back of the property there is the additional 17'2 ft dual aspect reception room which is a magnificent space with a vaulted ceiling and feature fireplace. This room offers flexible accommodation which could be used for many different purposes, including a dining room or separate family room. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the downstairs cloakroom with a WC and hand basin.
Another interesting feature is the original Sun Insurance mark above the front door.
Stairs rise to the spacious landing, which in turn provides access to all the upstairs accommodation and a useful study area. As you can see from the floor plan, the master bedroom is a very spacious 16'8 ft, enjoying views across the back garden and benefits from a modern en suite shower room. Bedroom two is another excellent dual aspect double with a large bay window. Bedrooms three and four are both doubles with the third benefiting from built in wardrobes. The family bathroom completes the accommodation and includes a free standing bath with clawed legs.
Please note the current owners installed a new roof in early 2019 using reclaimed and refurbished clay peg tiles and new ridge tiles, in line with grade 2 listing guidelines.
Cellar & Garage
Another advantage is the 20 ft cellar, accessed from the internal hallway providing ample storage space. There is also an integral garage which could be converted into further living accommodation if required.
Outside
The tranquil walled garden is a huge feature to this wonderful home offering a full width section of patio accessed directly from the house, before steps lead up to a spacious area of lawn. Over a number of years, the current owners have put many hours into creating a beautiful environment offering an inviting array of foliage including mature Box trees, a Magnolia, Yew tree and rambling scented Jasmine.
Location
Long Cottage is positioned within the picturesque village of Mickleham, known as an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', at the foot of the famous Box Hill. The village itself is over 500 years old with plenty of history and an established friendly community offering St. Michael and All Angels Church mentioned in the Domesday Book, two highly regarded public houses including the famous Running Horses, recreational and educational amenities with both St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School and the highly regarded Box Hill private school within short walking distance. Betwixt Dorking and Leatherhead are just a short drive away offering a comprehensive range of shopping, social, recreational and educational amenities. A bus runs past the property to Leatherhead railway station every hour and on the same schedule to Dorking railway station. Box Hill & Westhumble railway station offers a service to London Victoria and London Waterloo in approx. 45 minutes and is within close proximity (1 mile). There are also very regular trains from Leatherhead (every 20 minutes). The M25 is accessed 3.5 miles to the north via the A24 to Leatherhead Junction 9. The general area is famous for its outstanding countryside including Ranmore and Box Hill (National Trust) and is ideal for the walking and riding enthusiast. Together with Denbies Wine Estate with its popular restaurant, vineyard tours, gift shop and hotel.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment through Seymours Estate Agents, 27 South Street, Dorking, RH4 2JZ.
Fixtures and fittings - We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the appliances, mechanical or electrical fittings.
Misrepresentation act – These particulars are for guidance only and do not form any part of any contract.
Long Cottage offers a wealth of history dating back to circa 1622 offering all of the period charm expected from a property of this era with a fascinating range of original features including the servant's bell system, exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, brick fireplaces and parquet flooring.
This intriguing property begins with the gabled porch where the original front door with quirky door knocker opens through into the front reception room where you are instantly impressed by the space on offer. To the right hand side of the reception room is the spacious 22'1 ft dual aspect sitting room offering a wonderful bright space which enjoys pleasant views across the back garden, a pretty bay window and a charming open fireplace, creating a warm cosy ambience. To the left side of the property, a vaulted beamed hall connects you to the remaining ground floor accommodation, stairs to the first floor and door into the back garden. The well-proportioned 17'9 ft kitchen/breakfast room with attractive exposed beams offers a selection of fitted units complemented by ample worktop space, a range of integrated appliances, plus plenty of room for a table and chairs. The kitchen extends into what was the original pantry, allowing access to the garden beyond, through a second door. Towards the back of the property there is the additional 17'2 ft dual aspect reception room which is a magnificent space with a vaulted ceiling and feature fireplace. This room offers flexible accommodation which could be used for many different purposes, including a dining room or separate family room. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the downstairs cloakroom with a WC and hand basin.
Another interesting feature is the original Sun Insurance mark above the front door.
Stairs rise to the spacious landing, which in turn provides access to all the upstairs accommodation and a useful study area. As you can see from the floor plan, the master bedroom is a very spacious 16'8 ft, enjoying views across the back garden and benefits from a modern en suite shower room. Bedroom two is another excellent dual aspect double with a large bay window. Bedrooms three and four are both doubles with the third benefiting from built in wardrobes. The family bathroom completes the accommodation and includes a free standing bath with clawed legs.
Please note the current owners installed a new roof in early 2019 using reclaimed and refurbished clay peg tiles and new ridge tiles, in line with grade 2 listing guidelines.
Cellar & Garage
Another advantage is the 20 ft cellar, accessed from the internal hallway providing ample storage space. There is also an integral garage which could be converted into further living accommodation if required.
Outside
The tranquil walled garden is a huge feature to this wonderful home offering a full width section of patio accessed directly from the house, before steps lead up to a spacious area of lawn. Over a number of years, the current owners have put many hours into creating a beautiful environment offering an inviting array of foliage including mature Box trees, a Magnolia, Yew tree and rambling scented Jasmine.
Location
Long Cottage is positioned within the picturesque village of Mickleham, known as an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', at the foot of the famous Box Hill. The village itself is over 500 years old with plenty of history and an established friendly community offering St. Michael and All Angels Church mentioned in the Domesday Book, two highly regarded public houses including the famous Running Horses, recreational and educational amenities with both St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School and the highly regarded Box Hill private school within short walking distance. Betwixt Dorking and Leatherhead are just a short drive away offering a comprehensive range of shopping, social, recreational and educational amenities. A bus runs past the property to Leatherhead railway station every hour and on the same schedule to Dorking railway station. Box Hill & Westhumble railway station offers a service to London Victoria and London Waterloo in approx. 45 minutes and is within close proximity (1 mile). There are also very regular trains from Leatherhead (every 20 minutes). The M25 is accessed 3.5 miles to the north via the A24 to Leatherhead Junction 9. The general area is famous for its outstanding countryside including Ranmore and Box Hill (National Trust) and is ideal for the walking and riding enthusiast. Together with Denbies Wine Estate with its popular restaurant, vineyard tours, gift shop and hotel.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment through Seymours Estate Agents, 27 South Street, Dorking, RH4 2JZ.
Fixtures and fittings - We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the appliances, mechanical or electrical fittings.
Misrepresentation act – These particulars are for guidance only and do not form any part of any contract.
