- No Ongoing Chain +
- Attractive Cottage +
- In need of Modernisation +
- Beautiful Countryside Location +
- Convenient for Dorking +
- Adaptable Accommodation +
- Ample Driveway +
- Mature Gardens +
- Original Features +
- Spacious Rooms +
Guide Price £650,000 - £750,000 A rare opportunity to purchase a detached cottage on Ranmore Common, in need of modernisation, offering a wealth of charm and character. Set within the Surrey Hills, it enjoys an exceptional outlook.
DESCRIPTION
Set in one of Surrey’s most enchanting landscapes, this detached two/three-bedroom cottage enjoys a truly privileged position overlooking the rolling scenery of Ranmore Common, within the heart of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offered to market for the first time in many years, the property represents a rare opportunity to reimagine a home in a location where availability is exceptionally scarce.
A welcoming porch leads to the front door which opens directly into the sitting room, a naturally bright and comfortably proportioned space featuring a traditional fireplace and views towards the front of the property.
The room flows through to the kitchen, which offers direct access to the rear garden. Currently arranged with fitted cupboards, wood worktops and hard flooring, this area provides a superb canvas for a future bespoke kitchen design.
From the rear of the sitting room, a short staircase descends to bedroom 3 which could be used as a study, snug, or dining room, enhancing the home’s adaptability for modern living.
The first floor hosts 2 generous double bedrooms, each retaining original fireplaces and enjoying the potential for stunning vistas across the surrounding common. One bedroom includes a built-in cupboard, adding to its practicality.
Completing this floor is a family bathroom with bath and overhead shower, as well as dressing room/study which would make an ideal nursery or storage space.
OUTSIDE
Approached via a sweeping gravel driveway with parking for several vehicles, the cottage sits discreetly within its plot, surrounded by established hedges and mature trees which offer a sense of privacy and timeless charm.
The garden encircles the property, providing a wonderful sense of space and connection to the natural environment. Mainly laid to lawn and framed by mature planting, the grounds offer enormous scope for landscaping, outdoor entertaining and the creation of tranquil seating areas from which to enjoy the ever-changing woodland views.
FURTHER NOTES
The cottage is in need of complete modernisation, inviting the purchaser to shape and finish the home to their own style and specification. Electricity and oil-fired central heating are in situ, though all services will require assessment and a full survey is recommended.
AMENITIES
Local: Situated along the scenic Ranmore Common Road, the property enjoys a truly idyllic setting. This stretch of the North Downs is celebrated for its dramatic beauty, ancient woodland, expansive walking trails and panoramic viewpoints that attract nature lovers from far and wide.
Towns and Cities: Dorking (approximately 2 miles), Capel (approximately 8.8 miles), Cranleigh (approximately 11.9 miles), Chichester (approximately 16.8 miles), London (approximately 27.9 miles).
Transport: Dorking mainline station with services to London/Victoria, access to the M25 to London, Gatwick Airport and the national motorway network.
Schools: St Martins C of E Primary, Powell Corderoy Primary, The Ashcombe Secondary, The Priory C of E Secondary, Unified Academy.
Leisure: Ranmore Common offers direct access to the North Downs Way, providing miles of walking, hiking and cycling routes through breathtaking countryside. The area is rich with wildlife, from deer and foxes to birds of prey, and is dotted with historic landmarks including the remnants of a 13th-century chapel and charming period cottages.