Nestled amid its large garden within the tranquillity of the Givons Grove Estate, Satyrs is an attractive four bedroom detached family home. Beautifully presented, there is a stunning bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, a spacious reception hall, a formal dining room, family room, study and a double aspect drawing room.

The Story

Satyrs has so many unusual characteristics which make it appealing but for owners Brian and Linda Clarkson, the hall is particularly special. It has a big window where you can sit and look out over the garden and it connects the downstairs rooms, Linda said. The couple were also drawn to the property by other design features, however, such as the flexible reception rooms and garden views. The house is part 1930s and part 1950s but everything fits together so well, she said. It all flows beautifully. The location of the Givons Grove private estate was also appealing to the Clarksons, who moved to Satyrs in 1997. It's a lovely estate and we thought that this was one of the nicest spots within it, she added. FLEXIBLE SPACE The house has four reception rooms, which have proved very flexible. We have a family room, formal dining room, a study that is perfect for working from home and a drawing room - so it's an ideal house for entertaining as there's so much space, she said. We've got four children and it's fabulous when all the family come over. And with one daughter having her wedding reception at the property last year and there being several birthdays to celebrate, there have been lots of opportunities for welcoming guests. The dining room is very big so that helps with the entertaining, she added. But for the wedding we had a marquee in the garden too. IDEAL LAYOUT The dining room used to be a playroom as it leads from the kitchen. The double aspect drawing room, with its Adams-style feature fireplace has French windows leading to the enclosed courtyard at the side of the property. The courtyard is like a separate room. There's also an extremely distinctive wall out there, which has been there for hundreds of years, she said. The hand-crafted, bespoke kitchen, with its utility room and boot room attached, has access to the other side of the property that in turn leads to the rear garden. We tend to eat in the kitchen on a day-to-day basis as there's plenty of room, it's convenient and just generally a really great room! PERFECT RELAXATION The upstairs rooms have been given the same care and attention. Linda particularly loves the double aspect master bedroom. I spend a lot of time in there, relaxing and watching television, she said. It looks out over the back garden and has an en-suite shower room and dressing area. There are two other spacious double bedrooms, a smaller double room and a family bathroom on that floor. All the rooms are sloped, none are completely square, so they have real character and there are lovely big cupboards in the eaves. Everything in the property has been painted in antique creams and neutral shades, keeping the lines and décor clean, complementing the unusual nature of Satyrs. We think a famous cartoonist lived here once so that might explain its theatrical persona, she said. Outside the character continues as the garden gently slopes up and has raised areas and lawn. It's all very mature and secluded as it's not overlooked at all. It's a beautiful, private estate and this is a very special home within it, ideal for families, she added.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR Stepping into the entrance hall of Satyrs you get a real sense that this is a warm family home. The entrance hall is light and airy and leads through into a larger reception hall which has several windows that frame great views of the large garden and, with seating space, provides a great spot to chat over coffee. The first room to the left proves to be the cloakroom with a low level WC and wall mounted sink. You note the staircase to the first floor before making your way to the formal drawing room opposite with its double aspect windows which fill the room with light, a feature fireplace for cosy evenings in the winter months and French doors that open out to the terrace for a quiet evening drink with family and friends. To the left of the inner reception hall there is access to the family room and the kitchen/breakfast room. The family room has a front aspect window and offers a relaxed ambience and flexible space that is ideal for modern family living. Tucked off the family room there is a study. Moving on, the beautiful kitchen/breakfast room incorporates high ceilings, a stunning range of bespoke wooden cabinets with matching dresser and marble work surfaces, integrated appliances and a cream six ring range. There is also space for a large table and chairs from where you can gaze out at the garden. An archway helps to define the utility area where there are more bespoke cabinets and sink to compliment the kitchen, space for a washing machine and dryer and a door leading to the driveway for easy access with shopping and handy space storing coats and shoes. The spacious dining room leads off the kitchen. This sun-filled room has two large front and side aspect windows and plenty of space for a large dining table and chairs. This room is very flexible and was used as a large playroom when the owners' children were small. FIRST FLOOR Ascending the stairs to the first floor landing, there is access to all bedrooms, family bathroom, and eve storage cupboard space. The landing is a spacious area with two windows overlooking the garden and space to sit and relax. To the right hand side of the landing is the master bedroom and bedroom four. The master bedroom offers rear and side aspect views, a walk-in dressing room and en-suite with shower, low level WC and wall-mounted sink. Further along is bedroom four which enjoys views to the front. The family bathroom is situated in the middle of the landing and offers bath, corner shower cubicle, low level WC and wall mounted sink. Taking the steps down to the left hand side of the landing are bedrooms two and three. Bedroom two has views to the rear, built-in wardrobes, two storage cupboards and space for a double bed. Bedroom three has front aspect views and two double wardrobes at each end of the room.

SETTING THE SCENE

Set within the private Givon's Grove exclusive estate just south of the centre of Leatherhead, Satyrs boasts a large tranquil garden plot on Garden Close - an appropriate name. The garden, just under half an acre (STMS), is very mature, with lawned areas, a pretty side enclosed courtyard and raised areas going up a gentle slope. The garden attracts a lot of birds and wildlife, said Linda. There's lots of birdsong and plenty to watch. There's also lots of parking where everyone can still get out easily.

WITHIN EASY REACH

Givons Grove is a favoured location due to its proximity to Box Hill. Leatherhead is located amongst open countryside, ideal for people who love rural life without being to far away from the shops, theatres, cinema, sporting facilities and good schools. Close to the A24, the location is excellent for reaching Leatherhead and Dorking easily. The A24 is also a good link to Brighton which can be reached in 45 minutes. There are also good links to the M25 and it's a five-minute drive into Leatherhead and to the station there. Trains from there head into London's Waterloo in about 40 minutes. The area is right in the middle of green areas; there are commons, golf clubs, Box Hill and many parks nearby. It's fabulous, you come out of the estate and there are green hills and it's very leafy. The property is situated between Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

DIRECTIONS:

From Junction 9 of the M25 follow directions to Ashtead and Dorking along Leatherhead bypass road. Go over the first roundabout and continue on over the second roundabout (Beverbrook). Take the second exit and Givons Grove is on your left. Take the first entrance to Crabtree Drive and then first left into Garden close where Satyrs can be found half way down on the right-hand side. For those with satellite navigation the postcode for the property is KT11 3LE. Fine is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate