*UNDER OFFER* Detached 5 bedroom character home set in mature gardens and grounds, approaching 0.5 acres.

A handsome and well-proportioned period stone built five bedroom former vicarage with outbuildings, set within partly walled mature gardens and offering significant further potential in a convenient and highly regarded Surrey location immediately adjacent to the picturesque St Johns Church and adjoining green.

On the market for the very first time since being used to house clergy, 29 St Johns Meadow is situated in an enviable location in the centre of Blindley Heath overlooking the listed church and green to the front and enjoying a southern aspect across open fields to the rear. The property is believed to date from the mid-19th century and has been well maintained throughout, offering bright and well -proportioned accommodation whilst retaining a number of characterful features and affording scope for any new owners to leave their own stamp on the property. The garden is a particular feature of this property and the overall setting, and which is in part walled in matching stone in keeping with the main house. There are number of outbuildings, some of which naturally lend themselves to refurbishment as further ancillary accommodation.

The internal accommodation (main house) extends to 2,538 sq.ft / 235.8 sq.m over basement and two upper floors and offers good scope to reconfigure, if desired. The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall accessed through a storm porch and leads through to a generous sitting room with high ceilings, sizeable home office/study, formal dining room with doors opening out to the rear garden, a very large Kitchen, rear lobby and a breakfast room and a door to a useful cellar. Upstairs on the first floor a spacious landing leads to the principal bedroom, three further good-sized double bedrooms and a fifth bedroom ideal as an extra study. There is an impressive family bathroom with a free-standing bathtub and a second spacious shower room.

Outside
The property is situated on a generous plot. To the rear is an attractive garden which is mostly laid to lawn, part enclosed by a period wall with a terraced area leading from the house for entertaining. The property benefits from a garden store, separate garage and further single storey stone outbuildings (in total 823 sq.ft / 76.5 sq.m). Mature trees and shrubs line the border of the garden adding to a sense of privacy. There is also a further parcel of land, and which has most recently used a vegetable garden, but which could, if desired, also provide a new rear access from the public highway (subject to usual consents) in addition to the primary access point at the front of the property.

There is ample parking to the property.

Services
The property benefits from mains water, gas, electricity, and mains drainage. Heating is by means of a gas fired central heating (not tested). There is a fitted burglar alarm.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with full vacant possession and benefits from certain rights of access across retained church land – details of which can be provided on request. In line with established church practice, the property sale will be subject to certain use restrictions considered inappropriate and incompatible given the proximity of the fully operational parish church.

Situation
The nearby village of Lingfield has an historic high street lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. There are several nature reserves and parks nearby, such as Lingfield Nature Reserve and Godstone Vineyard, where visitors can enjoy walks, picnics, and the wildlife. For racing and golf enthusiasts these are both available at nearby Lingfield Park.

There are number of well-regarded state and private schools in the immediate area.

Transport
Godstone Station is the nearest station 1.8 miles with services to Tonbridge and Redhill as well as some direct services to London Victoria. (66 mins)

The A22 that runs through the village provides an easy link South to the Open Spaces of the Ashdown Forest, as well as the A264/M23 and Gatwick Airport and Junction 6 of the M25 at South Godstone.

Council Tax Band: F
Council: Tandridge District Council
EPC Rating: D
Tenure: Freehold.