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" An opportunity to acquire this detached Victorian property offering a wealth of period features and having been extended over the years to incorporate a four car garage block with one bedroom flat above and covered entertaining area nestling in secluded gardens.

* Canopied Entrance * Open Plan Sitting Room and Living/Music Room with Vaulted Ceiling * Kitchen/Breakfast Room * First Floor Bedroom Dressing Room and Bathroom * Second Floor with Two Further Bedrooms * Annex Building with Four Car Garage and One Bedroom Flat above * Private Cottage Style Gardens *

SITUATION: The property occupies a countrified semi rural setting just off this sought after lane which is situated between Whyteleafe and Caterham being on the fringe of the North Downs and also the open spaces of Kenley Common   Whyteleafe is within easy access to local shops, together with Whyteleafe, Whyteleafe South and Upper Warlingham stations within walking distance, whilst Caterham offers more comprehensive shopping facilities including two supermarkets, library, health centre, restaurants, pubs and mainline station.  The area is served with both primary and secondary schools, sporting and recreational facilities and the motorway network can be accessed via junction 6 off the M25 at Godstone.
  
DESCRIPTION:

We are delighted to offer to the market this unique Victorian residence planned over three floors and providing versatile accommodation.  The property has been sympathetically modernised whilst retaining a wealth of character and period features associated with the Victorian era and still gives scope for further improvement.  Built in approximately 1870 Salmons Cottage was originally built as a workers cottage to the main Salmons manor house although the property has been extended over the years, particularly in the late 1990's, to provide additional living accommodation and a separate four car garage block with one bedroom flat above.  The garage would be ideal for the classic car enthusiast and equally with the added benefit of the flat above would be perfect for an extended family.
  
The property is approached via a five bar gate leading to a private drive serving only four properties and enjoys a secluded semi rural setting in delightful cottage style gardens with wooded outlook to the front over privately owned greenbelt land.  The canopied entrance leads to the entrance hall which has wood stripped flooring and turning staircase to the first floor.  There is an open plan sitting room and living/music room which features a central fireplace with period style ornamental surrounds to either side and a working fireplace.  The sitting room leads through to the stunning living room with vaulted beamed ceiling and featuring gothic style arched windows.  
  
There is a separate dining room with period style fireplace having working grate and windows to front and rear.  These three reception areas create a perfect entertaining area.   From the dining room an inner lobby with downstairs shower room and door to the gardens leads through to the kitchen/breakfast room which has been fitted in keeping with the Victorian style with a range of floor and wall units and including a cream gas fired Aga with the cooker providing hot water and the adjoining boiler providing heating.   This lovely family room features a vaulted beamed ceiling, flint covering to one wall, double aspect windows onto the gardens and quarry tiled floor.
  
The first floor accommodation is at present planned as a master bedroom suite with central landing giving access to the Bedroom, Dressing room, which is fitted with an extensive range of wardrobe cupboards and drawers, and bathroom which is fitted with period style suite of oval bath inset to wood surround, pedestal basin, bidet and w.c.   The dressing room could be reinstated to a bedroom if required.  
  
  The second floor provides two further bedrooms both having dormer style windows.
  
Within the grounds there is a separate Annex building which comprises a four car garage with additional parking to the front and a self contained one bedroom flat above accessed via an external wooden staircase and benefitting from a decked terrace area with views over the garden.  To the rear of the garage is a storage room and workshop with central covered Barbecue and seating area suitable for all season outside dining.
The cottage style gardens  are a particular feature of the property and are planned with virtually level lawn, patio areas and pathways, covered loggia with space for table and chairs, flower beds and borders stocked with a variety of perennials, trees and shrubs and a private courtyard.  The garden is partly walled and screened by mature trees and shrubs giving complete seclusion.
  
In our opinion this unique property will appeal to a variety of purchasers as the accommodation is very flexible and equally suitable for the growing/extended family and for entertaining.   There are a wealth of features including period style fireplaces, stripped wood doors and architraves, vaulted beamed ceiling to the kitchen/breakfast room and living/music room, gas fired Aga, period style radiators and Victorian style bathroom.  We highly recommend an internal inspection in order to appreciate this lovely home.
  
UPC0947  17/5/12
  


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