5 bedroom house

Available for the first time in a generation, and looking like it just fell off the lid of a chocolate box, this Grade II listed cottage style farmhouse dates back to 1735 with later additions made in the 20th century. Full of original period features including exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces, flagstone floors this is a large property that retains a cosy intimate feel.

Set in a third of an acre along the banks of the Abbey River just off Bridge Road you could not ask for a prettier location. There is parking on the drive in front of the main entrance for two to three cars and, in addition, there is a gated entrance with room for ten cars or more and access to the garage. While the property is of period character the current owners have updated it sympathetically to have all modern comforts including recently modernised bathroom, ensuite bathroom and cloakroom, kitchen and central heating whilst retaining the essence of its charm. There are two front doors, the original one leads through a gabled porch into the living room, whilst the main entrance is from the driveway into the hallway. The ground floor is laid mainly to a traditional Wilton/Axminster wool carpet and its walls and ceilings are awash with exposed beams. Immediately across from the entrance is a convenient WC, recently refurbished to a high standard. Further along the hallway on the left is the living room, with large windows and a separate entrance into the private front garden. The living room has a large inglenook fireplace at one end and is currently fitted with a wood burning (multi fuel) stove. This relaxing room is spacious and has an outlook on to the private front garden through two large picture sash windows. There is plenty of room for groups of sofas and other occasional furniture. Next to the living room is a further large reception room which would make an ideal garden , family or playroom with access to the rear garden through double french doors. Adjacent to the family room is the kitchen, but mind your head as it's quite a low bridge! The kitchen is set in what was the milking shed and has an impressive flagstone floor and with its walls over a metre thick it is the coolest part of the house on a warm day. There are oodles of features in addition to the floor such as the beamed ceilings and fireplace with original range dating back to the 19th century. The kitchen is well equipped with quartz counters and wooden cabinets in a contemporary grey/green. There is a large range style gas cooker big enough for even the largest families and a built in dishwasher and fridge. Immediately on from the kitchen is the back stable door leading into the large north easterly facing garden. Turning to your right on the left is a large walk-in larder and utility room which houses the gas boiler and has plenty of space for a fridge/freezer and plumbing for washer and dryer. The large, light and airy formal dining room is immediately in front of you, with space for a large table, again full of period features and with built in shelving and cupboards for storage.

Climbing the ancient spiral staircase in the middle of the house you are led up to the original galleried landing where immediately to your right is the study/bedroom 5, ideal for working from home particularly at the moment. Bedroom 2 is adjacent via a split level stair; a large double bedroom with plenty of room for storage. Further along the hall is the master bedroom, recently refurbished with bespoke oak style fitted wardrobes and a spacious ensuite bathroom. This is fitted with contemporary bath, basin and low level WC, built in furniture with a marble counter all finished off with grey marble metro style tiles and a wooden laminate floor.This large ensuite has been finished to a high specification and adds that modern luxury in empathy with its period surroundings. The family bathroom opposite has also been recently refurbished again to a high standard and in similar style with bath, low level WC and matching hand basin. Bedroom 4 at the end of the hall is a good sized double with a large cupboard for storage and is currently equipped with two singles and there are lovely views into the rear garden. Bedroom 3 immediately opposite is a large double bedroom with more than enough room for a king sized bed and plenty of room for storage and other occasional furniture.

The property is set in a large plot of 0.33 of an acre, with front borders split in two, a gravel driveway in front of the entry porch, and a private front garden shielded by high hedges. There is a large formal rear garden, ornamental pond with pump, mainly laid to lawn that runs down to the banks of the Abbey River. Fishing anyone? (Subject to the season and with the appropriate license!) To the side of the rear garden is a large plot with garden sheds and a large garage accessible from the road via a separate double gated entrance. There is hard standing here for over 10 cars with plenty of scope to extend the garden or perhaps add a summerhouse (STPP).

Abbey Chase is a private no through road in a semi-rural setting just off of Bridge Road in Chertsey but only minutes away by foot from Chertsey town centre with its supermarkets, market, eateries and public parks. If schools are important there are excellent state and private schools within a mile and a half including Sir William Perkin's and St George's College independent senior schools. Chertsey is an ancient market town situated with easy access to the motorway network (M25, M3) for easy access to London or outward to the surrounding countryside. Chertsey station is 0.73 miles away with its links to Weybridge and Staines, and onward connections to London, Reading, Windsor and Guildford. There are several large public parks nearby, with activities such as football, cricket, tennis and bowls. If golf is your pleasure then there are several prestigious courses nearby including Wentworth, Sunningdale, New Zealand, Foxhills and Queenwood. There are also stables in the nearby properties for horse riding enthusiasts to keep a horse or pony. In the nearby town of Addlestone, there are further supermarkets and a newly built cinema complex and themed restaurants. Addlestone, Walton, Weybridge and Staines are all within easy reach providing a choice of supermarkets, cinema complexes and themed restaurants.
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Additional Information:

• Grade II Listed Farmhouse
  
• Full of Period Features
  
• 4/5 Bedrooms
  
• Large Plot
  
• Off street parking for 5+ cars
  
• Council Tax:
  
  Band G
  
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  A charming one-off period property looking for a new family for the first time in a generation and will not be around long. Book now to avoid disappointment.
  
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