Quarry Farmhouse

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In a lakeside setting next door to the owner’s home, this elegant detached house is an ideal retreat for family groups. Dating back in part to both Georgian and Dickens era, it has since been extended to provide extremely spacious accommodation. It has lovely features such as an ornamental inglenook fire surround, tiled kitchen floor and high ceilings in keeping with the era. The lake opposite offers good on-site fishing, or a spot of wine tasting can be enjoyed at the local vineyards.
The pretty village of Godstone is about 2 miles distant, with Caterham also nearby. London with its myriad of attractions and excellent shopping is easily reached in less than half an hour via the fast train from Oxted, 6 miles away.
There are plenty of stately homes and gardens to explore, all within easy driving distance including Chartwell, Hever Castle, Penshurst Place, Hampton Court Palace, Bletchingly Castle, Leonardslee Gardens, Nymans and Sheffield Park. Days out at Epsom or Lingfield Park races, Chessington Zoo/ World of Adventure and Thorpe Parke can be thoroughly enjoyed. Brighton and the south coast can be reached in about an hour, with a host of seaside activities and family entertainment. Also within easy reach are Dover with trips to Calais, and the spa town of Tunbridge Wells. Shops and pubs 2 miles._8 steps up to entrance. Spacious living room with two ornamental fires. Dining-room with ornamental inglenook fire surround. Large well-equipped kitchen with breakfast area and tiled floor. Separate W.C. First floor: Three double bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom/W.C. with corner bath, shower cubicle and bidet. Twin-bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. with shower attachment. Second floor: Double bedroom. Twin-bedded room/playroom with TV. Bathroom/W.C._

• Elec and full oil CH incl
• Elec double oven incl
• Parking (for 5 cars)
• Shops 2 miles
• Two TVs (poor reception in twin-bedded room)
• Two videos
• DVD
• Radio/cassette/CD
• Auto wm
• T/dryer
• M/wave
• D/washer
• Fridge/freezer
• Garden with decked area, furniture, 5 steps and sloping banks
• Barbecue
• Unfenced lake in grounds 100 yds (toddlers beware!)
• Fishing avail on-site
• Duvets with linen and towels
• Non-smokers only
• Friday to Friday

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