5 bedroom detached house for sale

On the edge of National Trust Colley Hill and yet enjoying privacy in its secluded, 2.7 acre grounds, an Edwardian country house of tremendous character and gravitas.

An outstanding ‘Arts and Crafts’ property with the benefit of stabling and a paddock and immediate access to a network of bridleways.

Individually designed in the ‘Arts and Crafts’ style and built around 1911, this beautiful property is said to have been commissioned by a London-based composer as his country retreat and for entertaining friends.

The house remains ideal for those who like to host with its magnificent vaulted drawing room which has oak panelling, oak flooring and brick fireplace. There are ample further living rooms for all the family and the perfect kitchen-breakfast-family room, bespoke fitted with oak cabinets, granite surfaces an enamelled Aga stove and companion and integrated appliances. There are four double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes. The principal bedroom has a dressing room and ensuite bathroom and there’s a second ensuite bathroom in addition to the one shared by the third and fourth bedroom. The independent studio or annexe would also be ideal as a substantial office at home.

Encompassed by its leafy gardens, the house is approached over a long, winding driveway which culminates in a parking area for several cars, trailers etc., as well as a double garage. There is also stabling for two and a standing paddock.

The house is beautifully presented, having been refurbished and upgraded by the owners.

The property has direct access to National Trust Colley Hill from where there are breath-taking views across open countryside to the South Downs. Renowned locally by equestrians and dog-owners alike, Mogador has immediate access to a network of bridleways leading onto Colley Hill, Reigate Hill and the excellent heathland turf of Walton Heath and Headley Heath.

Nearby Lower Kingswood has local shopping and an M&S Foodstore, whilst Reigate, Epsom and Banstead Village are all easily reached by car, each offering a bustling High Street with shops, cafes and foodstores. There are rail services at nearby Kingswood, Reigate and Merstham and Junction 8 of the M25 is within a few minutes’ drive, bringing both Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the coastal ports with easy reach. This part of the Surrey Downs offers diversity for schooling including the local Kingswood Primary School and further afield, Reigate Grammar, Epsom College, Chinthurst, Aberdour, Dunottar, City of London Freeman’s, St John’s and Micklefield School.

There are many venues for sport, leisure and cultural pursuits in the area such as golf at Walton Heath, Reigate Hill, Kingswood and RAC Woodcote Park in Epsom, several cinemas and theatres, numerous tennis and sports clubs, gyms and Epsom Downs racecourse, home of the famous Derby. There are also many pubs and restaurants locally including The Sportsman gastro-pub within a few minutes’ walk.

Entrance Hall Boot Drawing Room Dining Room Study Snug Open plan Kitchen – Breakfast - Family Room Utility Room 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms each with Shower, including Principal and Second Suites

Independent 1-Bedroom Annexe or Studio with Shower Room Double Garage Stabling for two Extensive parking South-West facing Gardens Heated Swimming Pool Paddock In all, around 2.7 acres


Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Council Tax Band: G
Broadband: Superfast Fibre available
Septic Tank, Mains Gas and Mains Electricity