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Platform Property, Hamlyn House, Old Oxted, RH8 9JJ
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Tenure: Freehold

OVERVIEW Detillens is steeped in history and has origins (we believe) dating back to circa 1450 around a framework of Wealden oak beams. There is Black Tudor and Jacobean wall panelling throughout plus several fabulous feature fireplaces with intricate decorative designs and firebacks. The accommodation, arranged over two floors in the main house, comprises five reception rooms, five double bedrooms, two bathrooms plus a sizeable kitchen and further cellar. The property also offers a detached annexe in need of some modernisation, a detached summerhouse (also in need of modernisation) and mature grounds extending to approximately 0.6 acres.  

SITUATION The property is located centrally in the village of Limpsfield, RH8 a short walk from the various pubs and amenities in the village including a general store and post office, a bookshop and the local church. This pretty village borders National Trust common land that provides fabulous walks and riding. The nearby town of Oxted provides a larger range of shopping facilities and amenities including a large supermarket, a popular local cinema, a leisure centre, several pubs and restaurants and various local golf clubs. The well known Limpsfield Tennis Club with its range of courts is a short stroll away. Oxted railway station offers direct links into Central London and is only a five minute drive from the property. The motorway network can be accessed nearby at junction 6 of the M25 and Gatwick Airport lies a thirty minute drive away. There are excellent schools locally including Hazelwood School, Oxted School, Woldingham School for Girls and Caterham School. There are also excellent sought after primary schools in the local area.  

KITCHEN 28' 3" x 15' 10" (8.61m x 4.83m) An impressive kitchen with a range of base and wall units, granite worktops, a four oven Aga cooker, a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, twin sinks, double aspect windows, breakfast bar, space for a large table and chairs, tiled splashbacks and a radiator. The kitchen has an external door opening out onto the driveway and steps down into the utility room. 

UTILITY ROOM 17' 11" x 8' 11" (5.46m x 2.72m) A useful space accessed via a staircase off the kitchen with plenty of space for white goods, twin boilers, a window, brick paved flooring, large storage cupboards and a further larger cupboard.  

FAMILY ROOM 15' 1" x 14' 12" (4.6m x 4.57m) A bright room with fabulous wall panelling, carpet, twin front facing windows, exposed beams to the ceiling, twin radiators, a storage cupboard and a magnificent feature fireplace.  

DINING ROOM 18' 8" x 18' (5.69m x 5.49m) A magnificent room with twin front facing windows, wall panelling, carpet, two radiators, exposed beams to the ceiling and another impressive feature fireplace with hand painted detailing.  

SITTING ROOM 18' 3" x 13' 5" (5.56m x 4.09m) A cosy room with twin front facing windows, carpet, a large radiator, wall panelling, exposed beams and another fabulous fireplace with hand painted detailing and beautiful hand carved surround.  

MUSIC ROOM 19' x 13' 11" (5.79m x 4.24m) A further reception room currently used as a music room by our vendors. The room has exposed floorboards, another feature fireplace housing a wood burning stove, exposed beams to the ceiling, a large radiator and twin aspect windows.  

DRAWING ROOM 19' 1" x 17' 9" (5.82m x 5.41m) A welcoming room with original brick paved flooring, twin rear facing windows, an external door opening rearward onto the patio, two radiators, exposed beams to the walls and ceiling and a feature fireplace with hand painted and hand carved wooden decorative surround with two built in storage cupboards. 

CLOAKROOM A handy downstairs cloakroom with a W/C, a frosted window, tiled flooring and a hand basin. 

MASTER BEDROOM 24' 3" x 19' 1" (7.39m x 5.82m) An impressive master bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and a stunning Tudor fireplace & James I fireback with hand painted detailing. There are three windows, carpet, wall panelling, four radiators and large built in wardrobes .  

BEDROOM TWO 17' 7" x 17' (5.36m x 5.18m) A bright second bedroom with twin rear facing windows overlooking the rear garden, carpet, large built in wardrobes, a pedestal basin and two radiators.  

FAMILY BATHROOM A family bathroom with hardwood flooring, twin aspect windows, bath with shower mixer tap, separate shower cubicle, a W/C, a radiator, hand basin with storage underneath and a heated towel rail.  

BEDROOM THREE 19' 2" x 13' 11" (5.84m x 4.24m) Third double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, wooden wall panelling, carpet, twin front facing windows, a fitted wardrobe, three radiators and a feature fireplace.  

BEDROOM FOUR 16' 10" x 13' 5" (5.13m x 4.09m) Fourth double bedroom with a rear facing double glazed window, carpet, exposed beams to the ceiling and walls plus a radiator.  

BEDROOM FIVE 12' 1" x 10' 4" (3.68m x 3.15m) Fifth double bedroom with twin aspect windows, carpet, a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and two radiators.  

BATHROOM TWO Second bathroom with a bath and Aqualisa shower, carpet, a pedestal basin, heated towel rail, a window and an extractor fan. There is a separate W/C located next door.  

CELLAR 14' 6" x 12' (4.42m x 3.66m) A cellar is accessed via a hatch and staircase in the music room. This useful space is dry underfoot and offers ample storage space.  

ANNEXE A detached annexe in need of modernisation comprises a large double garage, a downstairs kitchen, a downstairs shower room and further upstairs accommodation.  

SUMMERHOUSE 19' 11" x 10' (6.07m x 3.05m) A detached summerhouse in need of modernisation offers wonderful potential. There is power and plumbing to the structure. 

OUTSIDE The property is accessed via wrought iron gates leading onto a large private gravelled driveway with space for multiple cars and access to the detached double garage and annexe above. The gardens wrap around the property and offer a sizeable level private lawn area, a large rear terrace next to the property and mature tree and shrub borders. There is also an attractive walled garden to the corner of the plot plus a detached summerhouse in need of some modernisation. 

SERVICES Tenure: Freehold.
Services: Mains Services.
Local Authority: Tandridge District Council.  

PLATFORM HISTORICAL NOTE Hugenot refugees, yeoman farmers, lawyers, merchants, an eminent Victorian artist and the uncle of General Wolfe have all occupied the house during its fascinating history.  

CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008 Platform Property (the agent) has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and therefore cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. References to the tenure of a property are based on information supplied by the seller. Platform Property has not had sight of the title documents. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation, please ask us at Platform Property. We kindly ask that all buyers check the availability of any property of ours and make an appointment to view with one of our team before embarking on any journey to see a property. 


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Schools Nearby

Moor House School
1.3 miles
Combe Bank School
5.0 miles
Valence School
3.4 miles
Limpsfield Church of England Infant School
0.2 miles
Hazelwood School
0.6 miles
Hurst Green School
1.0 mile
Woldingham School
3.1 miles
Limpsfield Grange School
0.3 miles
Oxted School
0.7 miles