Property description

Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and
grounds and enjoying far-reaching views from the upper levels, Gresham Place is a handsome and imposing detached country house of quality, which was designed and constructed to an exacting standard in the early years of the twentieth century. Set within one of the most sought-after private roads in the area, externally the house reflects the Arts and Crafts style of architecture and has imposing external elevations of painted render under a tall pitched tiled roof. Internally the house has spaciously proportioned accommodation extending to in excess of 9,000 square feet, which includes a three-bedroom family/staff apartment. Ceilings are tall and double glazed windows large, which along with various sets of French doors, allow for maximum natural light penetration and for lovely views of the gardens. Restored by the present owners during their thirty five years of ownership, reception rooms are gracious and laid out around a marvellous reception hall with a
beautiful, sweeping, mahogany staircase whilst other features include polished parquet flooring and wall panelling in the dining room, period style fireplaces including a magnificent marble surround and a coffered ceiling in the drawing room. The kitchen/breakfast room is a sociable space, furnished with dark chestnut cabinetry with granite work surfaces and parquet flooring. Also on the ground floor is a large billiard room, various domestic offices and a study. In the main house
are seven bedrooms arranged over the upper two levels.
The principal bedroom is a wonderful space with a
large triple aspect bedroom area, Juliet balcony, fitted dressing room and large en-suite bathroom. Elsewhere on the first floor are two further suites, whilst on the second are four further bedrooms and a bathroom. Connecting with the main house but with a separate entrance via the side hall, the staff/family annexe is accessed by its own staircase where on the first level is a double bedroom, sitting room and kitchen, with the
stairs continuing to the second floor where there are an additional bedroom and a bathroom.

Outside
The house is approached via a long, sweeping private drive through an avenue of trees under planted with a vast array of spring flowering bulbs, leading to a large parking and turning area in front of the house with a spur off to the garage courtyard. The gardens are lovely and park-like in design with large expanses of well-tended lawns, which include a former tennis lawn, a large variety of mature trees and shrubs, colourful herbaceous borders including a rose walk and a beautiful, fragrant wisteria, which has clouds of blossom rambling over the southern elevation during
early summer. There is a large York stone terrace
expanding to encircle the swimming pool and in front of the summer pavilion where there is a kitchen and shower room and also an outdoor kitchen area with wood-fired oven. The kitchen garden has raised beds and a soft fruit cage with a small orchard. The garage courtyard has several buildings providing covered parking and machine storage.

Situation
Portley Wood Road is a sought after private residential road opposite Manor Park which offers opportunities for walking on the beautiful North Downs. Caterham town centre is about 2 miles away with a wide range of shopping facilities, whilst Warlingham is the same distance north. Train Services to London are from Whyteleafe South (0.8 miles) and Upper Warlingham
(1.3 miles) stations, which provide services to London Bridge and London Victoria in approx 25 - 45 mins, whilst the national motorway network can be accessed via the M25 at Junction 6,3.7 miles distant. There are many well thought of schools in the area including the renowned Caterham School, Woldingham School for Girls, Oakhyrst Grange Prep, Trinity and Whitgift inCroydon as well as primaries in Whyteleafe, Warlingham and Woldingham.

Additional Information
Tenure: Freehold.
Services: Mains gas, electricity; Private drainage.
Local Authority: Tandridge District Council.
Council Tax Band H.
Amenities

Handsome Edwardian mansion in lovely park-like grounds

Secluded position on a sought after private road

Expansive and elegant accommodation

Two bedroom staff guest annexe

Swimming Pool

In total 4.89 acres