Nearly 1.5-acre landscaped plot with private tennis court and entertaining terrace
Rational 30ft kitchen with Miele and Siemens; large island and breakfast bar
Lower ground floor set up for annexe potential (games, cinema, utility, shower)
Eco features: solar panels, storage battery, air-source heat pump
Detached double garage, electric gated driveway, parking for multiple cars
Excellent countryside access to The Hurtwood; quiet private estate location
Slow broadband currently despite CAT5 and fibre potential
High council tax and Green Belt/AONB restrict further development
Set within nearly 1.5 acres of landscaped grounds in the Surrey Hills AONB, High Trees is a substantial New England–style family home offering flexible living across three floors. The house delivers high-spec, eco-friendly systems — solar panels with storage battery, air-source heat pump, underfloor heating on the ground floor and a high-quality Rational kitchen with Miele and Siemens appliances — providing comfortable, efficient day-to-day living.
The layout suits a busy household: a triple-aspect sitting room with stone-surround open fire, separate family and dining rooms, study and a superb 30ft kitchen/breakfast room with island. The lower ground floor currently houses a games/cinema room, utility, shower room, wine cellar and stores and could be converted into a self-contained one-bedroom annexe for an older relative, staff or rental income.
Outside is a standout for entertaining and family life — extensive lawns, a large entertaining terrace, private tennis court, summer house/office with power, sheds and wide gravel driveway leading to a double garage. The estate’s quiet private road gives direct access to over 60 miles of Hurtwood footpaths and countryside views, while the A25 is within a short drive for wider travel links.
Important practical points: broadband speeds are currently slow despite Cat5 cabling and fibre infrastructure potential; council tax is very high; the plot lies within Green Belt and AONB, which restricts further development. The house has been well maintained but buyers wanting immediate high-speed internet should plan upgrades.