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" Set within private grounds of around 2 acres with a heated swimming pool, a characterful Grade II listed cottage together with a stunning detached barn conversion offering a total of over 6000 sq ft of accommodation in all. These properties have a variety of uses, including two-family occupation.

DETAILS The Cottage is a Grade II listed building dating back to the 17th century, since extended and recently refurbished to provide characterful accommodation with a versatile layout. An impressive reception hall leads on to the main sitting room (formerly an Apple Store) with inglenook fireplace and vaulted ceiling. The kitchen/breakfast room is a good size with fitted appliances and Aga range cooker, with a separate utility room and access to the conservatory. There is a further reception room (current family room) on the ground floor together with a study and guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom. There are a total of three bedrooms, a dressing room and two bathrooms on the first floor, accessed from two individual staircases.

The converted barn is superb. Providing a huge living/entertaining space and recently fitted kitchen on the ground floor with a wide oak staircase leading to another large living/games room area, two further bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms. There are plenty of possibilities of how to utilise the accommodation, and the current workshop also offers potential for conversion. There is under floor heating, a air conditioning system, and integrated music system. Within the barn there are the changing rooms, shower, sauna and cloakroom to be enjoyed alongside the heated swimming pool. There is a stable block adjacent currently being used as office space and the barn enjoys views across the grounds and countryside beyond.

The gardens are magnificent and include far-reaching lawns, courtyard areas for al-fresco dining and include a number of ancillary outbuildings including a grass hut with enviable views across fields. Approached via automated gates and set behind a picket fence, there is a gravel driveway with space for numerous cars together with timber-built double car port. The grounds extend to approximately 2 acres in all.

Positioned towards the top of Star Lane, opposite woodland and St. Margaret's Church, this location offers the tranquillity of the surrounding countryside yet with convenient access on to the A23 and the M25/M23 Junction at Merstham. Chipstead Station provides reliable commuter links to London, with faster links available at nearby Coulsdon South. This part of the Surrey Downs offers a vast selection of both sporting and cultural pursuits, including both Chipstead and Surrey Downs Golf Courses.  "