Price changed to £1,395,000
November 19, 2024
Listed for £1,475,000
October 11, 2024
COUNTRY, EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY & ESTABLISHED GLAMPING SITE - An attractive detached period home (unlisted) set in 8.34 acres (*TBV) of land with equestrian facilities and outbuildings plus permission granted to run a ‘Glamping Site’ at the location. Called Milbury Green Meadows, the glamping site presents a unique ‘lifestyle’ business opportunity for those keen on running a countryside enterprise in a prime Surrey location surrounded by a rural landscape with easy access to bridleways & country walks.
The current vendors have been running the site for the past two years and during that time have built an enviable reputation for providing excellent glamping facilities which include two shepherds’ huts, bell tents, toilets, sinks, kitchen and showers.
For those with equestrian interests there are stables, store/tack room and 20m x 60m riding arena. Among the other outbuildings there is a detached home office offering scope to adapt/replace as annexe accommodation (subject to permissions).
The House is of attractive brick & flint elevations and offers accommodation in summary: Ground Floor - Sitting room with wood burning stove, Bedroom 4 / Dining Room with fireplace, Conservatory, vaulted kitchen, downstairs shower room / WC. First Floor 3 bedrooms and family bathroom.
The whole occupies an elevated rural position, with no near neighbours, approached off a lane yet in convenient distance to local amenities at nearby Warlingham as well as fast commuting links with mainline rail station at Upper Warlingham, services to London Victoria & access to the M25 at junction 6 Godstone.eip.
Glamping Site & Facilities - "Milberry Green Meadows is a well-regarded glamping site that offers a delightful blend of comfort and tranquillity. Located in the scenic North Downs, this established operation is cherished by guests for its serene atmosphere and charming accommodations.
Idyllic Setting: Positioned in a breathtaking natural environment, Milberry Green Meadows provides guests with a peaceful retreat from everyday life. The location attracts visitors looking for a serene escape amidst stunning landscapes, with the benefit of being within easy reach of London for city dwellers seeking a weekend escape.
Charming Accommodations: The site features thirteen thoughtfully designed bell tents, each providing a comfortable stay with essential amenities, including cosy beds and rustic communal toilets and showers. The site maintains a number of unfurnished bell tents to provide flexibility for those guests that prefer a more traditional camping approach. There are two shepherd’s huts for couples with wood-burning stoves and ensuite facilities. One has a hot tub and the other an outdoor bathtub!
Strong Guest Appeal: Known for its peaceful surroundings and friendly ambiance, Milberry Green Meadows has cultivated a loyal customer base. It benefits from strong repeat bookings and word-of-mouth referrals, highlighting its appeal as a cherished getaway.
Revenue Potential: With a solid track record of occupancy and favourable reviews, this site offers a steady revenue stream. Current operations include well-maintained communal areas such as a shared camp kitchen and covered “Hub” containing books, games and a dining space, enhancing the guest experience and supporting profitability.
Growth Opportunities: There is significant potential to expand or further develop the site. Opportunities include adding more accommodation units, enhancing activity offerings, or exploring a pop-up café to serve the many cyclists and walkers that use the area.
Turnkey Operation: Everything you need to operate the site is in place."
Refer to photographs and floor plan for shape and dimensions of associated Glamping facilities.
AGENTS NOTE: The price includes all the existing structures, equipment, tents and bespoke x2 Shepherds Huts.
Planning & Permissions Etc - GLAMPING SITE - Under the Auspices of NATURAL ENGLAND
Club certificate number: 663. Certification: "renews annually".
PRINCIPAL DWELLING - CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL USE FOR DEVELOPMENT (PROPOSED). The Tandridge District Council as District Planning Authority under the provisions of the above hereby certifies that: - Erection of single storey rear extension (Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed Use or Development). At, Milbury Cottage, Beech Farm Road, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9QJ. In accordance with the application registered by the Council on 29 July 2022, is LAWFUL within the meaning of Section 192 of The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) because the proposed development complies with the permitted development rights under Class A of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015. Planning permission is NOT required Development is permitted by Class A subject to conditions. FULL CERTIFICATION ON THIS SUBJECT PLEASE CONTACT THE AGENT - EQUUS PROPERTY.
Location & Area Awareness - The property occupies an elevated rural location with lovely views to the rear yet is in convenient distance to local amenities and commuting links. The village of Warlingham (2 miles) boasts a Sainsbury’s supermarket and the town of Oxted (5.1 miles) has a wider range of shops, restaurants and recreational facilities including a leisure centre. The picturesque village of Westerham is 6.8 miles with attractive village green and excellent range of restaurants. The nearest mainline station is at Upper Warlingham around 3.7 miles away providing a 36 minute service to London Victoria and London Bridge. East Croydon Station is approximately 5 miles away with trains taking about 16 minutes to London Victoria and additional services to London Bridge, City Thameslink, Gatwick Airport and the South Coast. The M25 is easily accessible at junction 6 Godstone (Gatwick Airport 16 miles) as is the A22 trunk road which provides access into central London( 18 Miles). There are a wide range of excellent schools in the vicinity including a primary school and Prep School at Warlingham, Hazelwood school, Oxted State School, Woldingham Girls School, Caterham School and Woodlea Junior school. There are numerous leisure amenities in the locality including sports and recreational clubs, tennis and golf at North Downs, Tandridge, Farleigh Court and The Woldingham. The location is renowned for being surrounded by Green Belt countryside offering a network of footpaths, cycle trails and bridleways to enjoy.
Accommodation-Refer To The Floor Plan - The property is dated 1863 with a plaque on the front wall and appears to have always been one property rather than two cottages converted into one. The property used to be part of a local country estate and bought by the owners directly in around the 1980's.
The house has been completely updated in the last 2 years which includes; exterior rendering, repair of the roof in parts, complete damp work due to flashings/s failure, redecoration post damp works, new guttering, new boiler and heating system, chimney repair work, roofing repairs to outbuildings, flue lining installation and removal of timber cladding, new lead flashings, replastering to name essential works.
GROUND FLOOR: A front door leads to the stairs with the public room off to one side. The SITTING ROOM is large and on two aspects with a feature central fireplace with wood burning stove. On the right there is BEDROOM 4 or if desired DINING ROOM, feature fireplace. The vaulted KITCHEN has an array of wall and base units with a tiled floor and spaces for white goods et cetera. Completely remodelled downstairs cloakroom to include a walk in shower and new WC and wash hand basin. Attached to the kitchen is a small corner CONSERVATORY with door out to the rear garden and side entrance. FIRST FLOOR - Stairs to first floor with 3 BEDROOMS, FAMILY BATHROOM with bath, WC and wash hand basin and tiled walls.
Equestrian Facilities - Refer to the plans online for sizes and shape of music room / stables and outbuildings.
Power and lighting to most buildings. Water on yard.
OUTDOOR RIDING ARENA: 20m x 60m with rubber and sand surface. Not post and railed. Also access from the stables as well as separate access from the main road.
STABLE BLOCK: 3 Timber loose boxes on concrete, currently 2 stables have been knocked in to one room with lined walls and used as a music studio (easily converted back to stables). The 3rd stable remains as a stable currently used as store room.
MAIN WORKSHOP: Large room with central work island and concrete floor.
HAY BARN: Steel and timber constructed on concrete.
STORE & HAY BARN / STORE: Located directly behind the stables and also on concrete.
DETACHED HOME OFFICE with WC/wash hand basin and kitchenette with drainer/sink. Adjacent GARDEN SHED and further recently installed timber framed GREENHOUSE located to the side garden.
Land & Grounds - AREA DESIGNATION: Green Belt. Just outside an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The whole is 8.34 acres (*TBV). There are three Land Titles, the house and garden, the riding arena with some pasture and the third title is the level pasture. The acreage stated at the property is *TBV – (To Be Verified), which means that the land has not been formally measured by Equus and or its sellers/clients. A Title Plan from Land Registry will have been acquired, where available, showing the boundary and acreage. Otherwise, an online measuring tool will have been used to ‘check’ the acreage where possible. Interested applicants/buyers are advised that if they have any doubts as to the plot size and wish to have verification of the exact area of the entire plot, they will be required to make their own arrangements, at their own cost, by appointing the services of an accredited company who can measure the area for a compliant Land Registry Title Plan.
Material Information & Services. - TENURE: Freehold
PROPERTY TYPE: Detached.
PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION: Brick with flint facing.
NUMBER & TYPE OF ROOM/S: 4 bedrooms / 2 receptions / 1 bath room & 1 shower room - see attached floor plan/s.
PARKING: Multiple off road private drive & parking. FLOOD RISK: Not in a flood Zone. LOCAL AUTHORITY: Tandridge. TAX BAND: F
EPC RATING: F 27/92. Cert No 5190-2533-0822-4195-3993. Full ratings & advisories/estimated costs are now online at the .gov web site:
SERVICES
HEATING: Oil fired (new boiler). SEWAGE: Private (cesspit). WATER SUPPLY: Mains. ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: Mains. BROADBAND: see useful website links.
Information from Ofom and may vary.
MOBILE COVERAGE: Indoor EE likely. Outdoor EE, O2, Three, Vodafone likely. See useful website links. BROADBAND: Standard 13Mbps. See useful website links.
GLAMPING SITE SERVICES
SEWAGE: Above Ground Tuff Effluent Storage Tank. Designed to meet the needs of the portable sanitation industry by helping with the storage or discharge of effluent, liquid waste, as well as sewage treatment.
WATER: via the mains / dwelling with hot water supplied via Immersion Heaters and propane gas.
Helpful Websites - We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property you are interested in buying for all the planning consents / restrictions / history and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and surrounding local area before proceeding in a purchase: | | | - | |
Viewing Arrangements - All Viewings are strictly by Appointment with the Vendors’ Agent
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DISCLAIMER: All prospective buyers view all properties for sale with Equus International Property Ltd at their own risk and neither the Agents, Joint Agents nor the Sellers take responsibility for any damage or injury however caused to themselves or personal belongings or property. By viewing a property with Equus you accept this disclaimer. If inspecting the outbuildings, equestrian facilities or any other building within the grounds you must wear appropriate clothing and footwear and children must be either left in the car or supervised at all times. Livestock should not be touched and all gates left shut or closed after use.
Directions - From the Limpsfield Road B269 junction on to Beech Farm Road, continue along Beech Farm Road for 0.5miles and the property is on the right.
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