Hamptons International Caterham Sales 29 Station Avenue, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6LB Telephone:

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1 KENLEY HOUSE

2 Hamptons International Caterham Sales 29 Station Avenue, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6LB Telephone:

3 Kenley House Kenley Lane, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5ED A magnificent country house dating back to c1800 lovingly restored to its former glory. Kenley 1 mile ( London Victoria 29 mins) London 14 miles, 6 miles from J6 M25 Summary of Accommodation Impressive reception hall, formal dining area with views onto the walled garden, drawing room with an original fireplace, kitchen/breakfast room, family room, orangery. Master bedroom suite with dressing room and bathroom, guest bedroom suite, 2 further bedrooms with ensuite. Second floor 2 bedrooms, both ensuite and media room. Basement with laundry room, pantry, gym and 3 large wine cellars. The Lodge Open plan living room/kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, outside private garden and parking. Outside Beautiful formal walled garden and grounds including woodland, swimming pool with pool house, drive approach, quadruple garaging. In all about 3 acres.

4 Situation Kenley House occupies an idyllic rural setting on the borders of Kenley common, 56 hectares of green open space, with fine views across the Caterham valley and North Downs. Although set in a quiet rural location, Kenley station is only 1 mile away and gives direct access to London Victoria in only 29 minutes. The local shopping centre of Caterham provides everyday facilities. There are also the quaint villages of Bletchingly with its specialist antique shops and Lingfield where you can combine a day at the races with shopping in a delightful setting. For more cosmopolitan activities Croydon, with its wine bars, restaurants, cinema and theatre is only a short drive away. 14 miles from the centre of London, making it popular with commuters and also six miles from Junction 6 of the M25, from where the motorway network is easily accessible.

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6 Description Kenley House is set in impressive grounds and is accessed through electronically operated wrought iron gates. At the front of the entrance sits the Lodge offering secondary accommodation. A large circular turning area in front of the house gives access to the attractive quadruple garage complex situated within the gates. Kenley House was originally commissioned in 1792 as a farmhouse set amongst 114 acres. The present stucco villa, with its handsome Italianate detailing on the façade and tall rendered chimney stacks dates back to the early 19th century. However, Kenley House displays a mix of architectural styles. While the elegant three-storey, three-bay centrepiece, flanked by two-storey single bays, is clearly the shell of the aforementioned manor house, subsequent alterations reflect a succession of 19th century tastes. These days, serenity reigns: restored to its original use, Kenley House sits amidst generous expanses of manicured lawns and mature planting, with a private formal walled garden to the rear. Also within the grounds is one of the oldest trees within the Greater London area The Kenley House Oak at over a thousand years old. An impressive reception hall with galleried landing leads into an open plan formal dining room with two sets of double doors opening onto the terrace and formal walled gardens. The elegant drawing room with its high ceilings, fantastic cornicing and restored open fireplace has a triple aspect allowing views over the gardens and radiating light. From the hall access is gained to the kitchen/ breakfast room which is fitted with a range of hand painted contemporary units and a range cooker. The kitchen opens into the family room with again a restored fireplace, and then into the orangery which has triple aspect over the lawns and gardens at the rear. There is also a study and cloakroom, and access from the kitchen down to the basement. In the basement you will find a laundry room, pantry, gym and 3 large wine cellars. On the first floor a galleried landing leads to the master bedroom suite, of excellent proportions and opening onto a private decked balcony offering far reaching views. This suite has a dressing room and a luxurious appointed bathroom. There are three further bedrooms on this floor, including a substantial guest suite, and two further bathrooms. A separate staircase leads to the second floor with an open galleried landing with skylight radiating light to the ground floor, two further bedrooms with ensuites and a media room.

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11 Outside To the rear of the house a large terrace leads onto the walled gardens to the side and then onto the expanse of lawn leading to the newly installed heated, swimming pool, with pool house. Beyond the manicured gardens which is a beautiful expanse of woodland.

12 Kenley House Metric Imperial Gym 4.21 x x 11 3 Wine Cellar x x 5 6 Wine Cellar x x 9 7 Wine Cellar x x 12 7 Laundry Room 3.84 x x 9 8 Pantry 2.84 x x 5 2 Plant Room 4.50 x x 7 11 Store x x 5 4 Store x x 8 5 Basement Metric Imperial Kitchen 7.40 x x 18 4 Family Room 5.21 x x Drawing Room x x Dining 8.41 x x 14 7 Orangery 7.38 x x Study 4.46 x x 12 8 Hall x x 17 8 Cloakroom 2.72 x x 4 9 Ground floor

13 Metric Imperial Master Bedroom 6.65 x x Dressing Room 4.50 x x 12 0 Bedroom x x Bedroom x x Bedroom x x 14 7 First Floor Metric Imperial Bedroom x x 14 6 Bedroom x x 11 4 Media Room 6.05 x x 15 8 The Lodge Second Floor Total square footage 685 sq ft

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15 Directions From Junction 6 M25 take A22 towards Caterham. At traffic signals turn left on to Godstone Road B2030 signposted Caterham. At roundabout take the 1st exit onto Station Ave B2030 signposted Caterham Hill. Pass Caterham Railway Station. At The Golden Lion mini roundabout bear right onto Town End B2030. Continue forward onto Buxton Lane. Bear left onto Hayes Lane. Turn right before Kenley Railway station onto Kenley Lane. Bear right onto Kenley Lane until you reach Kenley Common. Marketing Suite is on your left in The Lodge. Services Mains electricity, water and gas. The heating system is traditional wet system with radiators Local Authority London Borough of Croydon Full Postal address Kenley House, 69 Kenley Lane, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5ED Viewing strictly by confirmed appointment through the Marketing Suite: Tel: Marketing Suite open Thursday - Monday 10am - 4pm Outside of these hours contact Hamptons International at : Caterham Sales Office 29 Station Avenue, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6LB Telephone: caterham@hamptons-int.com or Country House Head Office 8 Chertsey Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU 1 4HD Telephone: countryhouse@hamptons-int.com NOTE: This plan is for convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. Licence No For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sale particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs and no assumption should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a guide only and are not precise. Room sizes are approximate and rounded; they are taken between internal wall surfaces and therefore include cupboards/shelves, etc. Accordingly, they should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Formal notice is also given that all fixtures and fittings, carpeting, curtains/blinds, furniture, lighting, kitchen equipment and garden statuary, whether fitted or not, are deemed to be removable by the Vendor unless specifically itemised within these particulars. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning permissions, building regulations or other consents and where any reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses such information is given in good faith.

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