About this property

A beautiful Grade II-listed home with detached annexe, barn & outbuildings, set in 0.8 acres (0.32 Ha) and situated in the heart of Chaldon. VIDEO TOUR AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

This handsome farmhouse was built in around 1640 and though restored in the 1900s, it has many character features remaining from the 17th century. The Grade II-listed farmhouse is notable for its knapped flint exterior, brick quoins, casement doors and windows and tile-hung dormer exterior, while internally there are charming brick fireplaces, exposed beams and wood wall and staircase detailing. From the house there are lovely views over its own grounds and the beautiful countryside of the North Downs beyond. The main house has a traditional layout and is well suited to family life, with spacious rooms, a wide choice of bedrooms and a good amount of flexibility. The ground floor has a number of storage spaces and features two generous reception rooms, both with fireplaces, a handmade bespoke kitchen with Rayburn oven / heating boiler and a shower room with w.c. On the first floor there is a sizeable principal bedroom, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. There are an additional two bedrooms on the second floor, one of which is currently used as a study. The property is particularly well-suited to multi-generational living as it has the added benefit of a detached annexe, that would be ideal as self-contained accommodation for grandparents or older children, or even a live-in au pair. The annexe features a large studio room which could be separated into a bedroom and sitting room, a shower room / w.c and a kitchen / utility room. The versatile annexe could also be used as a home office if desired.

Outside
Rook Farm is set within approximately 0.85 acres (0.32 Ha) of land, including attractive gardens, a paddock and gravel driveway offering ample private parking. The plot also contains a detached annexe and a separate Grade II-listed barn dating back to the 17th century, which is timber framed and covered with a thatched roof. The barn is currently used for storage but could have fantastic potential (Subject to usual consents). The Victorian walled garden is an additional highlight and is laid to lawn, with borders around the boundary featuring a variety of shrubs. The grounds also include a fenced paddock ideal for grazing livestock and two stables.

Situation
Rook Lane has good access to the amenities of both Chaldon and Caterham-on-the-Hill, as well as lovely woodland and the open countryside of the North Downs. There are excellent schools in the vicinity including St Peter & St Paul CofE Primary school, Oakhyrst Grange and Hillcroft Primary, with the popular Caterham schools of De Stafford, Caterham and Essendene within easy reach. The setting also provides easy access to the M25 linking journeys to London, Gatwick Airport and the South Coast.

Caterham centre with its station and high street shopping and supermarkets is 1.5 miles distant and also has a mainline station. For leisure facilities, the Surrey National Golf Course is close by, there is walking on the North Downs, Coulsdon Common and Happy Valley, and tennis at Queen’s Park.

TRAIN SERVICES: Coulsdon South Station
(2.3 miles), Merstham station (2.6 Miles) and Caterham station (2 miles) – All with fast services to London Bridge & Victoria in circa 25 – 45 minutes

Additional Information
Tandridge District Council - Tax Band G

Main House: Five bedrooms

Two reception rooms

Kitchen

Family bathroom

Ground floor Cloakroom with shower

Detached Annexe: Bedroom / Living room / Studio / Shower room / Kitchen & Utility room

Outside: Stunning thatched barn (Grade II listed)

Paddock and Stables

Landscaped Gardens

Victorian Walled Garden

Additional information

• Main House: Five bedrooms
• Two reception rooms
• Kitchen
• Family bathroom
• Ground floor Cloakroom with shower
• Detached Annexe: Bedroom / Living room / Studio / Shower room / Kitchen Utility room
• Outside: Stunning thatched barn (Grade II listed)
• Paddock and Stables
• Landscaped Gardens
• Victorian Walled Garden

Key information

Council Tax Band: 6

Tenure: Freehold