House For Sale £1,200,000
Summary
Approximately 4 acres of grounds and woodland in the Green Belt, currently with 3824 sqft of house, garage and stables. The plot currently holds a pair of semi-detached houses, ready for reconfiguring and re-development. Desirable rural location, just 0.1 miles from the nearest mainline station.
Location
This property is on the corner of Salmons Lane and the private road Portley Wood Road. Both very desirable roads, with rural surroundings, yet surprisingly close to London and local amenities. Caterham on the Hill, a short drive away, offers a range of shopping facilities, bus routes, local schools, a health centre, library, restaurants and pubs. Caterham Valley offers a more comprehensive range of shops including Waitrose and the Church Walk shopping precinct.
Travel
The property is situated just 0.1 miles from Whyteleafe South mainline railway station, offering a fast service to London. Other routes are available from Upper Warlingham mainline station, just 0.6 miles away.
Junction 6 of the M25 at Godstone (3.4 miles) gives access to Gatwick & Heathrow airports, in addition to the wider motorway network. The Channel Tunnel at Folkestone is approximately a 90 minute drive (traffic dependant).
Accomodation
The houses on this plot originally date from around 1864, but have been altered and extended numerous times over the years. The houses are positioned at the top of the plot, bordering Salmons Lane. Beautiful views of the grounds and surrounding countryside can be seen from most windows. All parts of the houses require some modernisation.
Two semi detached houses comprising of a total of:
- Two large entrance hallways
- Two fitted kitchens
- Dining areas
- Two large living rooms
- A rear porch
- A utility room
- A downstairs cloakroom
- Five bedrooms
- Two bathrooms
- A large loft room with power, heating and full size window, ready for fitting as a further bedroom
outside
The overall plot, and its location, are undoubtedly going to be what attracts a buyer to this property. Approximately 4 acres in the Green Belt, with flexible use, and huge potential. Historically, horses have been kept on site, and an old brick built stable remains. Land previously used for grazing has been left to nature for some years, but could be cleared. The garden and grounds merge with mature woodland to the south. A driveway and large parking area are accessed from the attractive private road Portley Wood Road.
- Driveway and large garage
- Old brick built single stable
- Well maintained gardens with lawn, patios, beds and shrubs to include Daffodils, Blue bells, Hellebore and various Potentilla
- Apple trees (one productive Bramley apple tree)
- Vegetable garden
- Woodland stretching as far as the edge of the popular Manor Park
- Beautiful Magnolia tree, Rhododendron, mature Oak trees, Ash, Silver Birch and Conifers
faqs
- Freehold
- Original parts date back to around 1864
- Extended and altered many times over the years
- Purchased by current owners 1978
- Property situated in the Green Belt
- Tandridge District Council
- Council tax bands E and F
- Addressed to Salmons Lane, but driveway is accessed from a private road (Portley Wood Road)
- A charge of £370pa is payable to the Portley Wood Road Fund Association
- Some appliances will remain in the property
- Some fixtures and fittings may be taken by the current owners
- Property is on mains gas
- Property is on mains sewerage
- Property is connected to broadband
Approximately 4 acres of grounds and woodland in the Green Belt, currently with 3824 sqft of house, garage and stables. The plot currently holds a pair of semi-detached houses, ready for reconfiguring and re-development. Desirable rural location, just 0.1 miles from the nearest mainline station.
Location
This property is on the corner of Salmons Lane and the private road Portley Wood Road. Both very desirable roads, with rural surroundings, yet surprisingly close to London and local amenities. Caterham on the Hill, a short drive away, offers a range of shopping facilities, bus routes, local schools, a health centre, library, restaurants and pubs. Caterham Valley offers a more comprehensive range of shops including Waitrose and the Church Walk shopping precinct.
Travel
The property is situated just 0.1 miles from Whyteleafe South mainline railway station, offering a fast service to London. Other routes are available from Upper Warlingham mainline station, just 0.6 miles away.
Junction 6 of the M25 at Godstone (3.4 miles) gives access to Gatwick & Heathrow airports, in addition to the wider motorway network. The Channel Tunnel at Folkestone is approximately a 90 minute drive (traffic dependant).
Accomodation
The houses on this plot originally date from around 1864, but have been altered and extended numerous times over the years. The houses are positioned at the top of the plot, bordering Salmons Lane. Beautiful views of the grounds and surrounding countryside can be seen from most windows. All parts of the houses require some modernisation.
Two semi detached houses comprising of a total of:
- Two large entrance hallways
- Two fitted kitchens
- Dining areas
- Two large living rooms
- A rear porch
- A utility room
- A downstairs cloakroom
- Five bedrooms
- Two bathrooms
- A large loft room with power, heating and full size window, ready for fitting as a further bedroom
outside
The overall plot, and its location, are undoubtedly going to be what attracts a buyer to this property. Approximately 4 acres in the Green Belt, with flexible use, and huge potential. Historically, horses have been kept on site, and an old brick built stable remains. Land previously used for grazing has been left to nature for some years, but could be cleared. The garden and grounds merge with mature woodland to the south. A driveway and large parking area are accessed from the attractive private road Portley Wood Road.
- Driveway and large garage
- Old brick built single stable
- Well maintained gardens with lawn, patios, beds and shrubs to include Daffodils, Blue bells, Hellebore and various Potentilla
- Apple trees (one productive Bramley apple tree)
- Vegetable garden
- Woodland stretching as far as the edge of the popular Manor Park
- Beautiful Magnolia tree, Rhododendron, mature Oak trees, Ash, Silver Birch and Conifers
faqs
- Freehold
- Original parts date back to around 1864
- Extended and altered many times over the years
- Purchased by current owners 1978
- Property situated in the Green Belt
- Tandridge District Council
- Council tax bands E and F
- Addressed to Salmons Lane, but driveway is accessed from a private road (Portley Wood Road)
- A charge of £370pa is payable to the Portley Wood Road Fund Association
- Some appliances will remain in the property
- Some fixtures and fittings may be taken by the current owners
- Property is on mains gas
- Property is on mains sewerage
- Property is connected to broadband
