Betchworth, Surrey

Wonham Mill House

Wonham Lane | Betchworth | Surrey | RH3 7AD

WONHAM MILL HOUSE

KEY FEATURES

This is a rare opportunity to own your own Mill House, a 5-bedroom family home on the banks of a mill pond, in the village of Betchworth, home to the medieval church which appears in the first scene of Four Weddings and a Funeral.

This Georgian home which operated as a flour mill until the 1920s, is a blend of history and original features with modern design. With fireplaces in the sitting room and dining room for cosy evenings in and good sized bedrooms, a study, perfect for working from home, and the most idyllic setting outside it is a great place to enjoy life. One of the unique features of the mill is its four cellar rooms on the lower ground floor, offering spaces for a games room, wine cellar or boot room.

When you ask the current owners what they love about living here they will tell you about the fabulous parties with drinks on the banks of the pond and dinners and dancing beside the waterfall which flows into the brook in the garden. Then in the quiet moments “there is nothing more peaceful than reflecting over the water, pondside or in the garden, in the morning with a coffee or in the evening over a glass of wine.”

“Everyone who visits our home falls in love with it and we will really miss it, but our family are grown up and it is time for another family to delight in the magic.”

They have extended the garden by buying the orchard on the other side of the steam which opens the space up beautifully and invested in a designer so that you can enjoy the gorgeous landscaped garden. Plus there are care instructions for it so that you can continue to enjoy it.

SELLER INSIGHT

“It was the waterside location and stunning Georgian exterior that attracted us initially. It had spent many years as a derelict mill house before being tastefully converted into what it is today; brand new inside when we purchased it and beautifully decorated and modern, yet still retaining many of the wonderful original features. My children were in their late teens when we moved in and there was plenty of room for us all to be together and space for everyone to have their own privacy too,” say the owners.

“We haven’t had to make many changes internally but the outside has been transformed. We purchased extra land to extend the space and hired a garden designer to landscape it all with interesting planting and feature lighting, along with the addition of the orchard and a terrace by the lower pond. It’s given us even more privacy and has significantly improved the garden and how we use it; in fact, I’m outside more than in for most of the summer!”

“We’ve hosted some significant milestones here, including a special 60th birthday and our wedding reception in the garden where we celebrated with 120 friends and family. It’s such a magical setting as our guests entered over the little footbridge before being welcomed with champagne and canapes on the bank. It’s a tranquil space too as we often sit on the terrace just quietly watching the woodpeckers, heron, ducks, and geese.”

“I love hosting and entertaining, so am always happy when visitors stay over. The dual aspect guest bedroom has its own ensuite, as well as a couple of comfortable chairs well placed to make the most of the views over the ponds. It’s so peaceful and pretty. The dining room is another favourite room as it’s retained a lot of the original Georgian features and we feel like we’re a part of a Jane Austin novel when we are in there.”

“We really love this area and chances are that we will be staying local. It’s a beautiful place to bring up a family as we’re right in the heart of the countryside with so many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Cycling is a big thing here (think back to the inspirational days of the 2012 Olympics), as well as walking and water sports. I love open water swimming and paddle boarding at Buckland Park Lake with friends followed by a lovely lunch.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

It is well situated between the market towns of Reigate and Dorking both of which have a fabulous choice of local and high street shops, great restaurants including Steven Drake’s Michelin star restaurant Sorrel in Dorking and an Everyman cinema in Reigate. Not forgetting Denbies Wine Estate with vineyards, restaurants and a hotel just a short drive away too.

Redhill train station is only a 15-minute drive and has fast trains to London and so is Merstham station with frequent and fast trains, and the M25 is a few miles away. It is within walking distance to at least 5 pubs, Reigate Golf Course and to the village of Brockham, which is home to one of the UK’s largest bonfires believed to date back to the 1880s, with over 4 tons of fireworks lighting up the Surrey skies every year. Buckland Village shop is a 20 minute walk over the field opposite and up a lane. And Buckland Park Lake is a 5 minute drive and is great for open water swimming, paddleboarding and something called efoiling.

Life at the Mill is an exceptional mix of rural and waterside living with easy links to London, Gatwick, Heathrow and the coast and we think you will be very happy here.

• Waterfall and stream in your garden

• Country living

• Perfectly placed between 2 market towns

• Landscaped garden

• Orchard

• Ground source heat pump

• Underfloor heating - zoned

• Private parking spaces

• Grade II Listed

Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: G

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 13.04.2023

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