6 bedroom house

Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds, Foxbury is a handsome and imposing detached country house of quality, which was designed and constructed to an exacting standard in 2016/17 by the current owners. Set within one of the most sought-after locations in the south east, adjoining the golf course and close to the stunning North Downs, the house takes full advantage of its position and has been designed to reflect the Arts and Crafts style of architecture, prevalent in the early years of the twentieth century but with contemporary influences. Imposing external elevations of red brick with extruded detailing under a pitched tiled roof, are complimented by large, multi-pane, Crittal style black framed windows and glazed doors. Internally the house has been styled to a luxurious standard whilst at the same time employing twenty-first century technologies and techniques, resulting in an expansive, yet family orientated home. Features include Control 4 home staging with programmable scene lighting, fibre optic data connection, Cat 6 wiring, underfloor heating, along with CCTV and ANPR number plate recognition. There is American oak joinery throughout with over-sized internal doors, bespoke architraves and a magnificent, specially commissioned marble staircase with tread LED lighting and a bespoke wrought iron and oak balustrade. The decorative scheme is sophisticatedly simple with marble floors in the wide, bright reception hall continuing through to the kitchen area, oak floors in the sitting and dining rooms as well as the study along with tiles and sanitary ware by Porcelanosa. Reception rooms are gracious and include the sitting room, which has a triple aspect over the gardens with two pairs of French doors, a large red brick fireplace with stone over mantle and a coffered ceiling with LED lighting, whilst the dining room has wall to wall, folding doors and the study is furnished with bespoke light oak storage units. With an integrated sound system, overhead projector, large screen and bespoke, dark timber joinery and fitted bar, the cinema room is a marvellous, comfortable space. The kitchen/breakfast/family room is superbly designed and fitted by Finewood Design with a range of bespoke American oak wall and floor units around a large central island with ‘leathered’ granite work surfaces and integrated appliances such as mirror fronted integral ovens and induction hob by Zug, refrigeration and wine storage by Fhiaba, together with an electric Aga with bolt-on and hot, filtered and sparkling water taps.
There are six bedrooms plus an office laid out over the upper level around a galleried landing. The principal bedroom suite has a Juliet balcony with views over the gardens and golf course beyond, whilst the fully fitted dressing room and a sumptuously appointed en-suite bathroom are accessed via a concealed door. Three of the five remaining bedrooms have en-suite facilities with the others supported by the family bathroom.
Outside

The house is approached via a pair of electrically operated gates with the gravel drive sweeping through the beautifully landscaped grounds, circling a handsome oak tree and on to the garage area. The detached garage block has very well appointed covered parking for seven vehicles together with storage for garden equipment, work shop and gardener’s WC. Surrounding the property, the grounds extend to in total approximately 7.07 acres (see Agent’s Note below) and have an irrigation system via a rain water harvesting tank and are landscaped to provide large swathes of level, well-tended lawns, deep and colourful herbaceous borders displaying a wonderful selection of perennial plants and shrubs, specimen and fruit trees. To the rear is extensive terracing adjoining the rear of the house and also around a fabulous rill which has water features and space for a hot tub. An outdoor kitchen is fully fitted, whilst the leisure suite at present provides a gymnasium with mirrored wall, shower and steam rooms as well as a spa area with a large, heated lounger of mosaic tiles. There are two paddocks, one with separate road access and a stable building providing two loose boxes plus storage.
Agent’s Note: A portion of the land is leased to the North Downs Gold Club

Situation

The property is located in Woldingham, one of the most sought after villages in the region and is within walking distance of the network of lovely local public footpaths across the North Downs. The station and village centre with its shop/post office is approximately a mile away. Woldingham lies on top of the North Downs and is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Woldingham Station has direct services to London Bridge (30 mins.), London St Pancras (45mins.) and London Victoria (33 mins.). The M25 (Jct 6) is about three and a half miles away and there are two local golf courses, riding stables, a tennis and cricket club. Schooling in the area is considered excellent with a selection in both the private and state sectors, at primary and secondary levels including a village primary school, Hazelwood Preparatory School in Oxted, Woldingham School for Girls, Caterham School as well as Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Whitgift, Trinity and Croydon High School for Girls.

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains gas, electricity; Private drainage
Local Authority: Tandridge District Council. Council Tax Band H

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