4 Bed Detached House For Sale Ockham Lane, Cobham, KT11

Entering via the central hallway, this lovely home offers a wealth of charm and an abundance of character. \r
The main sitting room is a generous space, flooded with natural light, with views (and access) into the garden through the bay windows/French doors. A feature fireplace creates a central focal point. \r
Beyond the sitting room is a similarly airy garden/family room, with dual aspect windows and a French door opening onto the main patio area, bringing the garden into the house. \r
The entrance hall is generously sized, with capacity to accommodate a dining table if desired. The downstairs cloakroom is accessed from the hall, which also benefits from a coat and shoe storage area.\r
The kitchen/breakfast room runs the width of the home, and opens directly into the rear garden, via a part-glazed stable door. It offers an excellent space for preparing and enjoying everyday meals, as well as entertaining. The utility room/pantry is accessed directly from the kitchen/breakfast room. \r
Upstairs is the principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes and an ensuite shower room, as well as 3 further bedrooms (each with built-in cupboards/shelves), the family bathroom and the airing cupboard, with immersion heater. Bedroom 4 has been used as a nursery, a study and, currently, as a music room. Again, the upstairs of this charming home is flooded with light, with each bedroom enjoying views over the garden. A partially boarded loft space runs the length of the house, accessible from the principal bedroom.

Outside

The south-facing rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature hedging, shrubs and trees, including a well-established magnolia and an old wisteria, trained around the house. Adjacent to the house are a number of sitting areas, perfect for relaxing or entertaining in the sun or shade. The further reaches of the garden are given over to wildlife habitats and include an area of native trees, shrubs and woodland flowers, a natural pond and an area set to meadow flowers and grasses. The garden also has established fruit trees and a productive vegetable plot in a sunny position. \r
To the front of the house is a block paved driveway providing ample parking and access to the double garage and large woodshed/outbuilding. There are two flower borders, planted with shrubs, including a beautiful camelia. Honeysuckle and hydrangeas climb the front of the house. In all the plot extends to approximately 0.5 of an acre.

Situation

Situated in a rural location off Ockham Lane. Cobham High Street, which offers an abundance of shops (including Waitrose and Sainsbury’s), cafes, and restaurants (including The Ivy Cobham Garden and Coppa Club), as well as Pilates and yoga studios and hair salons, is a short drive away. The surrounding villages also offer a selection of shops, cafes and pubs, the closest being the Black Swan which is within walking distance. All of the facilities that Guildford has to offer are also easily accessible. For outdoor enthusiasts, the local area and the nearby Surrey Hills offer a wealth of opportunities for walking and cycling. \r
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The M25 and A3 are both easily accessed and there are good commuter rail links into London from Effingham Junction, Horsley or Cobham stations. Heathrow and Gatwick airports are also readily accessible.\r
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Primary/ junior/prep schools include St Matthew’s at Downside, Glenesk in East Horsley and the Raleigh and Cranmore in West Horsley. Senior schools include the Howard of Effingham, ACS and Reed’s in Cobham, the Royal Grammer School, Guildford High School and Tormead in Guildford, St Catherine’s in Bramley and Charterhouse in Godalming.