Description
SOLD BY CURCHODS Inc BURNS & WEBBER - A historic landmark property enjoying immense character and charm, providing substantial 4 bedroom family accommodation and versatile reception space, together with a wonderful secluded garden, situated in a prominent position in the heart of this sought after Surrey Hills village. EPC Rating 'D'
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an historic 4-bedroom family house in the centre of Ewhurst Village on the edge of the Surrey hills. Combined with the properties excellent reception accommodation and abundant character features the incoming custodian of this lovely home will have the opportunity to make their mark.
The origins of Mapledrakes are documented as far back as 1306 and the current house is thought to date back to the late 1600's when it would have likely been a yeoman farmer's dwelling on the 'Mapledrakes Estate'. The original cottage was built using locally quarried 'Pitch Hill' sandstone with a decorative technique of ironstone galletting which is still very evident today.
Until the early 1900's the property has always been a farm house. We understand the house was extended in the Georgian period to add more reception space. This is the existing Dining Room and Living Room, the addition of the main staircase and 2 bedrooms upstairs. The current study we believe was originally a dairy which was included into the property during the Victorian period when the current kitchen was also added.
During the late 1970's the house was split into 2, there were a number of additions including a 2nd staircase and ground floor entrance. The property was returned to a single dwelling in 1993.
The house oozes character and charm, the main hall with original brick floor and oak stairs lead to two receptions with open fire places. The Snug will without doubt be the cosiest room of all, with its exposed beams and wood burning stove.
The mature gardens and York stone rockery are brimming with extensive shrubs and flowers complementing this lovely home.
There is so much opportunity to come in and put your own stamp on the property to make it your own. Located in the village brown-belt, consideration could be given to extending the property if any buyer would want to increase the footprint. The existing outbuildings could make way for a fantastic family entertainment room or home office. (Subject to relevant planning and regulations).
