Take the edge off the autumn chill with a winter warmer open fire or wood burner. We look at the charm and added value of having a fire and showcase a selection of our current Surrey properties for sale with a fireplace or burner.
As the evenings become darker and temperatures begin to drop, the thought of a roaring fire becomes more appealing. The open fire or burner that’s been languishing in your sitting room or kitchen during the warmer months, suddenly becomes the focal point once again. What greater small pleasure is there than to make yourself a warming drink, choose a favourite book and relax in the comfort of your own home in front of a fire?
Having an open fireplace or wood burner in your home certainly does add an attractive focal point and ambiance, not to mention value to your property should you ever choose to sell. According to Ideal Home magazine, adding a wood burning stove to your home could increase the value by around £10,000. Not bad for around a £1,000 installation fee plus the cost of the stove of your choice. Prices generally range from £500 to the thousands, giving you a great choice and a margin for profit when reselling your home.
You’ll need to factor in any remedial work necessary, such as work on your chimney to bring it up to requirements, a long liner or plastering to your interior walls but, all considered, it’s an economical way to ensure your property exudes comfort and warmth and you reap the financial benefits now and in the future.
Opening up a disused fireplace is not for the faint hearted and you may wish to get a specialist on board, but it is possible to do it yourself as long as you follow some clear and important guidelines.
You may be lucky and find a property with a boarded-up fireplace that’s revealed in all of its glory when you remove a simple piece of plywood – that’s a very satisfying and exciting experience!
There is any easier way to own the fireplace of your dreams… What better way to enjoy an open fire or wood burner than to purchase a property that has one already! Take a look at a selection of winter warmer homes that we currently have for sale...
2 The Avenue, Brockham, Betchworth, Surrey is an attractive family home, built in the 1930s, offering wonderful accommodation in a sought-after location. The property has benefitted from an extension and now provides a lovely flow with spacious rooms. Guide price £925,000. Marketed by our Dorking branch. View details.
Nutley Lane, Reigate, Surrey is a charming four bedroom period family home arranged over three floors in a convenient and often requested location, well placed for both town centre amenities as well as the station and Reigate's superb offering of private and state schools for all ages. Guide price £585,000. Marketed by our Reigate branch. View details.
Chart Lodge, Nutfield Road, Redhill is a Grade II Listed six bedroom early Georgian detached family home with a wealth of period features including high ceilings, cornice and architrave details, exposed wooden flooring and attractive fireplaces. Guide price £1,395,000. Marketed by our Reigate branch. View full details.
Leith Vale Cottage, Standon Lane, Ockley is a superbly appointed three bedroom cottage in a rural location with glorious farm views. The property has been modernised and remodelled over the last decade, to provide exceptionally appointed and very comfortable living, all very much in keeping with the style of the cottage. Guide price £675,000. Marketed by our Dorking branch. View details.
22 Alma Road, Reigate is an elegant six bedroom family home that's been thoughtfully improved and extended by the current owners to create a stunning property in a Victorian building that formerly housed Reigate's Coniston school. There are many period features including several beautiful fireplaces. Guide price £1,675,000. Marketed by our Reigate branch. View full details.
Highlands Road, Leatherhead, Surrey is a substantial and beautifully appointed modern five bedroom family home in a highly sought-after and convenient location. Guide price £1,335,000. Marketed by our Dorking branch. View details.
Situated in a leafy cul-de-sac with far-reaching views is this three bedroom detached property in Ridgegate Close, Reigate, Surrey, offered to the market for the first time since the early 1970s. The property would benefit from a degree of modernisation, having the potential to create a delightful family home in an area with a super community feel and situated within easy reach of the amenities of both Redhill and Reigate town centres. Guide price £795,000. Marketed by our Reigate branch. View details.
To arrange to view any of these properties, or if you're thinking of selling your Surrey home, please contact our Dorking branch: 01306 887560, dorking@jackson-stops.co.uk or our Reigate branch: 01737 222027, reigate@jackson-stops.co.uk.
