The Borough, Brockham, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3

SOLD BY JACKSON-STOPS......

OUTSTANDING FAMILY HOME OFFERING OVER 3300 SQFT OF EXCEPTIONALLY APPOINTED LIVING ACCOMMODATION PLUS OUTBUILDINGS IN A HIGHLY DESIRABLE BROCKHAM VILLAGE LOCATION .......

Harefield House is a striking family home occupying a commanding position within delightful grounds of approximately 0.7 of an acre, whilst also benefitting from wonderful views over the surrounding countryside, in the heart of Brockham village. The current owner has recently been responsible for a comprehensive renovation programme to the property to a high and exacting specification - the level of presentation is superb. As can be seen from the floorplans the accommodation is exceptionally well-proportioned, and has been expertly designed to maximise the versatile living space, very much in keeping with modern 21st Century living. The inviting reception hall leads to the large reception room, which is currently used as a games room but could be utilised for a variety of purposes. Leading from this reception room is an annexe comprising of a large bedroom / studio with shower room and kitchenette, which has been designed with the option for it to be used as ancillary, self-contained accommodation. The magnificent hand-crafted Thomas Ford kitchen/dining room is ideal for the larger family and excellent for entertaining – intelligently designed and beautifully appointed with bespoke kitchen furniture, centred around a substantial island and 8 oven Aga complemented by quartz work surfaces, and a useful utility room. The kitchen has French doors flowing out to the large south-facing decked area with fine views overlooking the river and surrounding landscape. There is a study and separate split-level sitting room with parquet flooring and featuring a Chesneys wood burning fire, both of which rooms also open out to the decking. To the first floor the principal suite is most indulgent, measuring an impressive 22ft x 18ft and enjoying a superb outlook via the dual-aspect Juliette balconies, a dressing area with built in wardrobes and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with steam room. There are three further bedrooms, all with en-suite bath or shower rooms. The use of high-quality materials and expert workmanship is evident throughout this unique and beautiful family home.

Outside the beautifully kept gardens are a delightful feature of Harefield House, enjoying an excellent degree of privacy and seclusion and principally a south-westerly aspect. There is a large elevated decked seating and entertaining area overlooking the lower lawns and established orchard. There is a substantial detached outbuilding, which is currently used for storage but also presents a great opportunity for a further home office or studio with its own separate access. The grounds further comprise an ornamental box parterre garden, a lavender garden with water feature, a secluded courtyard with a fountain and a Hartley Botanic greenhouse, together with a tiered vegetable garden. There are plenty of delightful seating areas and an outdoor heated swimming pool conveniently with nearby shower and changing room. Beyond the pool to the west there is a stable block comprising 5 stables, a tack room and kitchen. This could perhaps be converted, subject to the usual consents, into a variety of uses as there is a secondary driveway for access, whilst also providing overflow parking for several vehicles. The property is approached via a wide and extensive brick block driveway providing ample parking and turning space. In all the grounds extend to about 0.7 of an acre.