Full details for 6 Bedroom Detached For Sale in Oxted
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This imposing residence was rebuilt in 2014, and now offers accommodation of approaching 7000 sq. ft over four floors with separate annexe. Rebuilt in the style of a 15th century Baliffs Hall House, the property has the blend of traditional quality materials and character that include a wealth of Oak features under a handmade Kent peg clay tile roof. Alongside 21st century technology and modern day craftmanship, there includes underfloor heating and Control 4 home automation.A moated, bridged, and substantial Oak entrance lead to a vestibule, and then,into the magnificent open plan dining hall with bespoke staircase and vaulted glazed gable to rear. The light and spacious feeling continues into the kitchen area that is fully fitted and book ended by an orangery and breakfast room, both with lanterns and bi folding doors. For the wine enthusiast, there is a wine room off the kitchen and a cellar/bar, fully fitted in the basement with both internal and external access.
Over the first and second floors can be found six well-proportioned bedrooms and four tastefully appointed bathrooms , with feature gallery and south views to rear.
At the front of the property is an Annexe /Lodge. A detached building which serves as an independent guest suite fully modernised with kitchen, shower room and bedroom. There is an adjoining garage.
The extremely private garden and grounds are an important feature of Ballards Hall. The property enjoys a stunning well-maintained garden and grounds with many specimen trees, shrub and flower beds. Recently a huge amount of investment in the grounds has been made, with landscaping, irrigation, planting, York stone paved terrace areas and paths, moated Koi carp ponds and gazebo housing hot tub. A full landscaping programme was undertaken by the Chelsea flower show award winning Roger Platt from Edenbridge.
Approached via impressive gates Ballards Hall has ample parking for a number of cars, as well as a garage block.
Set amongst 600 acres of protected landscape in the Heart of the Surrey Hills, Ballards Hall in situated at the head of arguably the most prestigious private road in and around Oxted and Limpsfield. The property benefits from a truly enviable location backing onto the National trust woodland known as the Limpsfield Chart which is home to the Limpsfield Chart Golf Course.
For those seeking country Pursuits the surround area boasts a wide variety of activities all rear round which include:
3 x 18 hole golf club
All weather tennis & racquet club
Local shooting club
Horse riding club
Award Winning Vineyard
The area prides itself on localism where Independent farmers and growers have worked their land for generations. Freshly grown organic produce is on your doorstep from organic meat, fruit and vegetables at flower farm to enjoying award winning ales at a microbrewery pub, ‘The Tap Room‘ in Westerham.
Ballards Hall is an impressive Oak framed Hall house sitting at the far end of Ballards Lane where it terminates. The picturesque towns of Oxted and Westerham are within a five minute drive and benefit from Waitrose, Morrisons, cook shop, cinema, restaurants and a multitude of pubs and boutique shops. Oxted Station has a dedicated 400 space car park.
Schools in the area include Hazelwood, New Beacon, Radnor House, Brambletye, Holmwood House, Ashdown House. Grammar Schools include Judd in Tonbridge, Skinners in Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Girls and Weald of Kent. Major public schools include Caterham, Worth, Tonbridge, Whitgift and Sevenoaks. Limpsfield village primary school is located a short distance away.
Lingfield and Epsom racecourses are within easy reach and there are three golf courses within a 5 minute drive. The surrounding area includes walking, cycling and riding opportunities within the National Trust and Titsey Estate, Hever Castle and Winston Churchill‘s home, Chartwell, are a short drive away.
