Dowlands Lane, Smallfield, Horley, RH6

A delightful Grade II listed period property set within attractive gardens with ancillary accommodation. Reception hall, Drawing room, Kitchen/family room, Utility/ancillary kitchen, Dining room, Study, 2 Separate WC Principal bedroom with en suite shower room 5 Further bedrooms, 2 Family bathrooms Annexe 3 bay open-fronted barn and extensive parking Garden with lawn, terraces and ponds Summerhouse with kitchen, Gym with shower room, Log store and garden stores Property This charming 6-bedroom, Grade II listed 16th century house has excellent accommodation and a wealth of period features including exposed timbers. From the entrance porch the front door opens into a reception hall with adjoining cloakroom and stairs to first floor. Off the hall is an elegant drawing room with lovely fireplace housing a wood burning stove, a large dining room with a wood burner and a study. The kitchen/family room is well-proportioned and has an island and fitted units, granite worktops, double sink, Aga, fitted appliances, wood burning stove and French doors to the garden. Off the kitchen is a good size ancillary kitchen/utility room. Upstairs, a galleried landing wraps around a central atrium. The principal bedroom is a lovely size and has an en-suite shower room. There are 5 further bedrooms and 2 family bathrooms, one of which has a shower and bath cubicle. There is also a separate WC on this floor. Along the southern edge of the property is a building with ancillary accommodation comprising bedroom, shower room and kitchen/sitting room. Adjoining this is a 3-bay open-fronted barn providing garaging, store room and bike storage. Outside From the lane a pair of five bar gates open onto a gravel drive. On the southern side of the house is a courtyard garden with well stocked flowerbeds, flagstone terracing and central pond with water feature to the sides of which are a wonderful size summerhouse with kitchen and a gym with shower. The main area of lawn runs along the west side of the house leading up to the pond. To the north is a duck pond, vegetable garden with and raised beds, fruit trees and large store. Local Authorities and Services Tandridge DC 01883 722000. Surrey CC 0181 541 8800. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Gas fired central heating. Communications There is a railway stations at Cowden (Victoria/London Bridge). Gatwick is about 14 miles distant and the M25 is about 16 miles. Local Amenities Situated along a country lane to the east of Smallfields, which has village store, primary school and pub. Horley is a short drive away, offering a wide range of shops, stores (including a Waitrose supermarket) and schools (including Redehall, The Hawthorns at Bletchingley and Copthorne Preparatory). Crawley town centre with its excellent selection of shops, restaurants and recreation facilities is a short drive. There are mainline rail commuting services to London Victoria, London Bridge and Brighton from Horley and Gatwick (30 mins), which are readily accessible by road as well as by the Surrey Cycle Way. Gatwick Airport and the M23, which provides access to M25, are about 6 miles away. Directions Exit M23 at junction 10 onto A264 towards East Grinstead. At the 2nd roundabout take first exit to Copthorne and turn right just after Prince Albert pub onto Copthorne Bank. Head north for about 2½ miles. Turn right just after the Co-Op onto Plough Road for ½ mile then turn right onto Dowlands Lane. The property is the first on the right.