Dorking Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7JU

Approached through wrought iron gates, The Hylands is a stunning Grade II* listed Georgian house dating from the mid-1700s, with a private walled garden to the rear.

Arranged over three floors, with a cellar and storage beneath, the house extends to approximately 3,500 sq ft. It has the generous ceiling heights, grand proportions, feature fireplaces and tall sash windows that you would expect of a house of this age and importance. The front door opens through a vestibule, with a cloakroom, into a magnificent reception hall. It has parquet flooring and a sweeping central staircase rising to a galleried landing beneath an ornately painted, double height ceiling. The hall leads to a superb sitting room with a feature fireplace and a large bay window overlooking the garden. The elegant conservatory is also reached from the reception hall and opens directly onto the garden. The kitchen/breakfast room is at the front of the house, and the reception hall has a natural space for a dining table close by. Below are a cellar and a further cellar room.

On the first floor, the impressive gallery landing leads to the principal bedroom, which has fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom on this floor. The second floor has a fourth bedroom with its own bathroom and extensive eaves storage, ideal as a guest suite. The private walled garden can be reached from both the reception hall and the conservatory. It is laid as a paved terrace with mature planting and a beautiful wisteria which shrouds the conservatory, with a Palladian style folly to the rear. At the front, the gates open onto a private driveway. There are also two garages in the neighbouring courtyard.

Epsom town centre is just over three quarters of a mile away. It offers an excellent range of shopping, from everyday stores to independent boutiques, along with a wide choice of restaurants, pubs and coffee shops. The open spaces of Epsom Downs, home of the Derby, are also close by.

A mile in the other direction is the charming village of Ashtead, with a real sense of community and a high street of well-regarded independents. These include an award-winning family butcher, an independent fishmonger, an organic greengrocer and a selection of gift shops. Ashtead Common’s ancient woodland is on the edge of the village.

The RAC at Woodcote Park is a very short walk away, set in 350 acres. It has two 18-hole golf courses, tennis and squash courts, a gym, an indoor pool and the family-focused Walled Garden. The Beaverbrook estate, with its hotel, spa and golf course, is also close by. Epsom and Ashtead stations both offer regular services to London, with Epsom to Waterloo in approximately 35 minutes. The A3 and M25 (J9) give easy access to Heathrow and Gatwick. Schooling is outstanding and includes Epsom College, City of London Freemen’s, St John’s, Downsend, Danes Hill, Box Hill, Rosebery and Glyn.

The Hylands is ideal for those seeking a rare period house of real grandeur and character, within walking distance of the RAC and Epsom town centre.

(All times and distances are approximate)