Gated gravel driveway with generous off-street parking
Very large, secluded wrap-around gardens and tennis court
Spacious triple-aspect sitting room with original fireplace
Huge open-plan kitchen/sitting/dining with bi-fold doors
Large workshop and basement offering conversion potential
Five double bedrooms, dressing area and four WCs
Medium local flood risk; consider mitigation measures
Cavity walls assumed uninsulated; council tax quite expensive
Set behind gated, leafy borders in sought-after Elstead, this handsome double-fronted period home sits on very large, secluded grounds. Generous reception rooms and a superb open-plan kitchen/sitting/dining room with bi-fold doors create light-filled family living that opens easily to a private patio and gardens. The mature plot includes a tennis court, gravel driveway with plentiful parking and a dedicated vegetable area—ideal for outdoor family life and entertaining.
Five double bedrooms, a dressing area, two bath/shower rooms and four WCs give flexibility for a growing family, home office or guest accommodation. Useful ancillary space includes a large workshop with direct garden access and a versatile basement, offering scope for hobbies, storage or conversion (subject to consents). A fitted utility with boot/shower room adds practical everyday convenience.
The house retains period character and sash-style proportions yet benefits from a sympathetic extension and modern kitchen fittings. There is clear potential to personalise and update some areas to current tastes; buyers should expect to invest modestly to refresh decor or services. Notable practical points: the property has medium flood risk in the area, cavity walls assumed without insulation, and council tax is described as quite expensive. Broadband is fast but mobile signal is average.
Positioned a short walk from Elstead village and local schools, with straightforward access to the A3, this property suits families seeking a substantial, characterful countryside home with space to adapt. Its size, plot and outbuildings provide long-term potential, balanced by the need to consider maintenance, insulation and flood-risk mitigation when budgeting.