Location

Shopping: Oxted (0.7 miles), Sevenoaks (9.8 miles) and Bluewater (22 miles).

Rail services: Oxted (0.7 mile) to Victoria and London Bridge. Thames Link trains to Blackfriars, Farringdon and London St Pancras International.

Primary Schools: Oxted, Limpsfield and Westerham.

State Schools: Oxted.

Private Schools: Hazelwood mixed preparatory school in Limpsfield Chart. Radnor House in Sundridge. The Public Schools at Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Caterham. Independent girls secondary schools in Woldingham and Sevenoaks.

Leisure Facilities: Everyman Cinema. Tennis and cricket at Masters Park. Leisure pool complex in Oxted Limpsfield Tennis and Squash Club. Health centre and. Public and private golf courses including Tandridge Golf Club, Limpsfield Chart and Westerham.

All distances are approximate.

Description

An early example of a provincial Victorian department store, this unique Grade II Listed town property blends old and new to stunning effect. Built in 1887 and within a Conservation Area, the property has been the subject of a full renovation by the current owners, with meticulous attention to detail, seamlessly combining original character features with contemporary finishes. Also of note is the proximity to the mainline station and Oxted town, which offers an excellent range of schools, an Everyman Cinema and many popular restaurants and bars.

Historical note: The property originally traded as T. Troughton London Stores and was a grocer, draper, wine, spirit and beer merchant, also selling china, glass, ironmongery and bed linen. There are two original shop counters on the ground and first floors which cannot be removed and together with the staircase and cast iron supporting pillar, form part of the buildings listed status. There were originally stables to the rear (now the garden), with horse and cart delivering goods to local customers.

A recessed front door is flanked by a pair of large frosted sash windows and leads directly into the magnificent open plan sitting/dining room. Measuring approx. 30 foot in length, this room features an original shop counter, exposed floorboards, panelled ceiling and walls and a striking staircase leading to the upper floors and galleried landings.

The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of cabinetry by Hacker, open shelving, an island inset with a Bora induction hob and two ovens plus other integral appliances by Siemens/Neff and a Quooker hot/filtered cold water tap. There is an attractive feature fireplace and a set of doors leading to the rear courtyard, together with an adjoining utility room with access to outside and a cloakroom.

From the sitting room, the staircase descends to the lower ground floor and a versatile family room of excellent proportions, currently utilised as a TV room and gym. A boiler/laundry drying room and large store room are also located on this floor.

The staircase rises to the first floor and a galleried landing of superb proportions, with a charming seating area, a feature fireplace and the other original shop counter.

Arranged over this floor are two double bedrooms, both with views over the rear garden and one currently utilised as a study.

There is a stylishly appointed family bathroom with a standalone bath and a separate shower room featuring a walk-in shower, both fitted with sanitary ware by Duravit and Hans Grohe.

A staircase ascends to the second floor and the principal bedroom, which has a lovely, light aspect, a feature fireplace and is served by a well-appointed shower room. Completing the accommodation are two further double bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room.

The landscaped rear garden creates a delightful backdrop and has an ideal south easterly aspect. A charming courtyard is perfect for al fresco entertaining with a set of steps leading to areas of lawn and a further paved seating area.

A pedestrian gate provides access to the detached double garage, which has a useful boarded out loft and vehicular access via Beadles Lane.

Directions

From the M25 junction 6, follow the A25 east towards Oxted and Westerham. Pass Tandridge Golf Course on the right and take the next right signposted Old Oxted/Godstone Road. Proceed straight ahead at the crossroads and No.79 is on the right, directly opposite the car park for The Old Bell public house.

Agent note: The driveway access is shared with two neighbouring properties and we are advised by the vendors that the split of driveway ownership is approx. 50% for 79 High Street & 25% per each of the neighbouring properties.