The Lodge is a charming semi-detached period property, set in an idyllic Surrey Hills setting close to Leith Hill, the highest point on the Greensand Ridge. The property provides plenty of original character and stylish décor and fittings, while there is also a detached onebedroom annexe, which is ideal for guests or for use as a holiday let. The accommodation features timber beams and impressive original fireplaces throughout, including in the main reception room, which has an imposing inglenook fireplace fitted with a woodburning stove. There is also a comfortable sitting room which has French doors leading to the sunny conservatory. Also on the ground floor, the large kitchen and breakfast room offers plenty of storage space in shaker-style units, a central island with a breakfast bar, a split butler sink and a range cooker. The first floor provides three well-presented double bedrooms including the principal bedroom with its fitted storage and en suite shower room. The first floor also has a family bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, and an additional shower room. The annexe provides versatile space, as selfcontained accommodation, including a sitting room with a double-height ceiling, a fully equipped kitchen, one bedroom and a shower room, alternatively a 4th bedroom/guest room, day office, currently a successful Airbnb.

At the front of the house there are splendid gardens with various shrubs in gravel beds, bordered by picket fencing. Parking is available to the side on a gravel driveway, while to the rear the gardens include paved terracing, rolling lawns, established shrubs, trees and border hedgerow, as well as a garden workshop and store.

Situation

The property lies in the small village of Coldharbour in the heart of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a local pub, while local amenities can be found four miles away in the charming Surrey town of Dorking. Dorking has a good selection of shops, restaurants, pubs and cafés, plus a range of leisure facilities and a choice of supermarkets. Guildford is 12 miles away, and offers extensive shopping, cultural and recreational facilities including the Surrey Sports Park, the Spectrum Leisure Centre, G Live and the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, and wide range of restaurants and shops. Golf is available at Dorking Golf Course and Betchworth Park Golf Club, while the area is renowned for its walking cycling routes. There is a fine choice of schools in the area, with the independent Belmont School and Hurtwood House School both located in nearby Holmbury St. Mary, along with a number of good and outstanding-rated primary and secondary state schools. The area is well connected, with the A24 nearby providing easy access to the M25 (junction 9), while mainline stations at Dorking and Guildford provide fast and regular services to London Waterloo

Directions

From Guildford, take the A246/Epsom Road away from the town centre and continue onto the A25. Arriving at a roundabout, take the third exit onto Epsom Road and then follow the road to the left as it becomes Trodds Lane. After 1.3 miles, turn right to re-join the A25 and continue for 5 miles. Turn right onto Hollow Lane and continue for 4.5 miles, after which you will find the property on the right.