Weare Street, Ockley, Dorking, Surrey, RH5

OUTSTANDING SUBSTANTIAL GLORIOUS COUNTRY HOUSE SET IN 8 ACRES IN AN IDYLLIC RURAL SETTING ... Tiphams is a handsome and impressive detached family home of great style and character with origins we understand dating from the 17th century. There are various traditional features retained throughout this lovely property, including an elegant staircase and spacious reception hall and part galleried landing, original doors, some original fireplaces and high ceilings together with traditional style windows to some of the rooms. The property has a wonderful approach and is set in an enviable position within its comfortable grounds of some 8 acres, combining formal gardens and a paddock of 6.3 acres. As can be seen on the floorplan, the accommodation is extensive and highly versatile offering over 6200 SQFT including the studio and outbuildings, and is ideal for the larger family. The main four reception rooms are on the south side at the front of the property, enjoying a delightful and bright aspect over the gardens, with three of the rooms having direct access. To the rear of the property there are two further reception rooms, the family room being vaulted and the breakfast room, which flows through to the fitted kitchen with island and AGA. From the kitchen, there is access through the courtyard to the detached garden studio which comprises two rooms and a shower room. Completing the ground floor are two cloakrooms and a utility room. To the first floor the wonderful landing provides access to the main bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two further bedroom suites and three additional bedrooms served by the family bathroom. Tiphams is in a gently elevated position with fine views over its grounds of about 8 acres and is approached by a long driveway culminating in extensive parking and turning at the side of the house, and leading to the double open garage with adjacent workshop. There are various other timber outbuildings, including further detached garaging. The formal gardens have been well-maintained over many years, predominately laid to expansive lawns with established trees and borders, providing a high degree of seclusion very much in harmony with the charming character of the property. To the south there is an attractive path via an ornamental pond and box hedged borders leading from Weare Street through the gardens and arriving at the front of the property. There are various inviting sun terraces at the rear of the property, where one can take advantage of the fabulous views. Adjacent to the formal gardens is the 6.3 acres paddock with woodland boundary and enjoying a wonderfully unspoilt rural location with attractive views back to the property. Please note the following: There is a public footpath within the land holding which runs around the perimeter of the paddock.