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An impressive Edwardian residence designed by Sir Aston Webb which sits in landscaped grounds of around 1.7 acres on the cusp of Woldingham village. The property enjoys stunning southerly views over Old Oxted and on to the South Downs in the distance.Built in 1909 North Downs House was designed by the renowned Sir Aston Webb for a family member. Webb was a leading light in his field and was responsible for many impressive buildings of the era including the Victoria & Albert Museum's main building, parts of King's College, Cambridge and the principal facade of Buckingham Palace, which he re-designed in 1913.This is a fantastic family home which has been enjoyed for many years by the current owners. The property retains much of its original charm and many period features including open fireplaces, Oak herringbone flooring and ornate cornicing. Cleverly designed to take full advantage of the outstanding views all of the principal rooms enjoy a sunny southerly aspect. As soon as you step into the impressive reception hall through the original double doors your eyes are instantly drawn to the distant views which are framed by doors that lead out to the rear garden.The ground floor provides a blend of comfortable family accommodation and more formal reception areas. The elegantly proportioned triple-aspect drawing room boasts an open fireplace and leads out into a recently refurbished sun room. The spacious dining room also has an open fireplace and is separated from the family room by bi-folding doors. The recently fitted triple-aspect kitchen/breakfast room is beautifully light with double doors leading out to the patio. Granite worktops sit neatly on the high gloss units and there are a range of integrated appliances.From the kitchen a large utility room leads to an annexe with double bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom. The first of the property's two double garages can also be accessed from here.The original staircase leads up past a feature stained-glass window to the landing. The generous master suite enjoys a sunny southerly aspect. The bedroom offers a range of built in wardrobes and leads through to the first floor of the sun room. From here a spiral staircase provides access back to the ground floor. There is an en-suite bathroom with white suite and walk in shower and a fifth bedroom cum study/nursery completes the suite. At the opposite end of the house there is a guest bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom. Two further double bedrooms share a Jack & Jill bathroom and there is a further study and a box room.Outside: To the front of the property a large gravelled carriage driveway provides ample parking and is bordered by mature landscaped banks. In addition to the integral double garage a further detached double garage can be found at the eastern entrance of the driveway. To the rear of the property a flagstone patio provides an ideal environment to enjoy a morning coffee and admire the view. This gives way to beautifully manicured, tiered lawns which gently slope down to a hard all weather tennis court. The established borders and trees afford a good deal of privacy and the total plot extends to around 1.7 acres.Directions: From our office in The Crescent head south on Station Road and continue past North Downs Golf Club. Follow the road round as it turns sharply to the left and continue along The Ridge. North Downs House can be found on the right hand side after around a quarter of a mile.North Downs House occupies a prime position on the cusp of the picturesque village of Woldingham. Set high in the North Downs between the towns of Oxted and Caterham, Woldingham enjoys a real village ambience with village store, Post Office, nursery, school, church, various clubs and mainline railway station. A regular direct service into London Bridge and Victoria ensures that the village is always popular with commuters and the M25 can be accessed at nearby Godstone. Comprehensive shopping facilities are avai Fine & Country Woldingham e-mail: woldingham@parkandbailey.co.uk telephone: 1,883,653,040 Ref: 3BB4495D2DC1
Other Details: Number of Bedrooms: 5, Number of Bathrooms: 2