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"Situated within this 18th century folly this four bedroom family home over three floors offers spacious reception rooms, four generous bedrooms and three bathrooms. To the rear the mature gardens have a southerly aspect and offers a high degree of seclusion and access to a single garage to the rear.

GENERAL The origin of Ruxley Tower lies in the 18th century but is widely known to have become a home to Lord Foley in 1870. It is suggested Lady Evelyne was disenchanted with this 'modest lodge' and complained it was like a 'rabbit hutch'. This led Lord Foley to rebuild the tower adding turrets and gargoyles. During the second world war the NAFFI made use of the building with the conversion to the building we have today taking place in the 1990's. Beckford House now provides the opportunity to live in a locally known landmark with Grade II listed status. LOCALLY The property is well located for transport facilities with Claygate station providing a direct link to London Waterloo (approximately 30 minutes) and Guildford to the south. Bus services in the area provide a regular service to local towns and villages including Kingston and Surbiton. There are excellent road links to the A3 and the M25 and other major roads beyond giving good vehicular access to London and the main motorway network.

Claygate shopping parade is close by offering a range of traditional shops including bakers, butchers, newsagent's, home furnishing stores and a range of restaurants and take aways. There are many well regarded state and independent schools in the area and Claygate has doctor and dental surgeries. ENTRANCE HALL Part glazed door to entrance hall with stairs to first floor and door to kitchen breakfast room, steps down to reception room and W.C, two radiators, wood flooring. KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM Front aspect double glazed sash window, comprehensive range of wood fronted eye and base level units with work surfaces over. Fitted appliances to include NEFF double oven and four ring gas hob with extractor over, BOSCH fridge freezer and NEFF dishwasher. Stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap and tiled splash backs, tiled floor, down lights. UTILITY ROOM Base units with work surfaces over, space for washing machine, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, tiled splash backs and tiled floor. CLOAKROOM W.C. White suite comprising low level W.C. and wash hand basin with marble splash back, extractor, down lights, wood flooring. DINING ROOM Windows and French doors to garden, two radiators, wood flooring, spiral staircase to first floor reception room. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Doors to sitting room and guest bedroom, intercom entry system, heating thermostat, radiator. SITTING ROOM Windows overlooking rear garden, range of fitted storage cupboards, fitted office area. GUEST BEDROOM Front aspect double glazed sash window, down lights, radiator. EN-SUITE BATHROOM Front aspect double glazed sash window, white suite comprising low level W.C, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, panel enclosed bath with Aqualisa mixer tap/ shower over, tiled splash backs, shaver point. SECOND FLOOR LANDING Door to cupboard housing hot water cylinder, loft access hatch, intercom entry system. MASTER BEDROOM Two front aspect double glazed sash windows, range of built in wardrobes offering hanging space, shelving and drawers with storage over, two radiators. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM White suite comprising low level W.C with enclosed cistern, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, double shower enclosure with Hans Grohe shower panel, tiled walls and floor, down lights, extractor, chrome heated towel rail. BEDROOM THREE Rear aspect Velux window, built in wardrobe offering hanging rails and housing gas boiler, radiator. BEDROOM FOUR Two rear aspect Velux windows, radiator. FAMILY BATHROOM White suite comprising low level W.C with enclosed cistern, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, panel enclosed bath with shower over and mixer tap with hand held shower attachment, down lights, extractor, radiator. REAR GARDEN Enclosed by panel fencing with southerly aspect, paved patio, mainly laid to lawn with well stocked mature borders offering a degree of privacy, outside tap, rear gate providing access to garage. OUTSIDE To the front of the property there is a large gravel driveway providing off road parking for residents and mature well stocked borders. To the rear there is a single garage in a small compound with an up and over door. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Council Tax Band G ?2661.75 (2013/14)

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