Cross Oak Lane, Salfords

Originally constructed in 1880 as four cottages, this beautiful detached home has been cleverly extended and lovingly refurbished by the current owners to a provide substantial accommodation in a peaceful countryside setting. 

The stable front door opens to a welcoming and spacious entrance hall which features a double sided log burner and flows into the bright and open plan kitchen dining room. The kitchen is very generous in size and features numerous cabinets with high quality integrated appliances, as well as a truly special touch in the island – an integrated teppenyaki grill plate. The dining area features bifold doors that have a lovely outlook into the garden and its historic well. This whole area is warmed not only by the log burner but also by underfloor heating. 

The triple aspect sitting room is of excellent size with plenty of space for relaxing at home or entertaining friends, and benefits from an attractive open fireplace. French doors open to the garden, making this room a welcoming space in every season of the year. 

The study, accessed from the sitting room, benefits from the double sided wood burner to the hall. 

There is also a snug which has an attractive bay window to the front and could be used as a separate dining room if required. 

The large utility / boot room has side access and features a butler sink, underfloor heating, and a clever laundry chute from the principal dressing room.  A WC completes the downstairs accommodation. 

The downstairs of White Gates is spacious and design led, and there are no compromises upstairs either. The triple aspect principal bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, a dressing room with a good number of fitted wardrobes, and access to a generous ensuite with both bath and separate shower, as well as a double sink unit, underfloor heating, and an attractive original fireplace. 

The second bedroom has both a study area and access to a jack and jill bathroom. There are three further bedrooms as well as a large family bathroom with both bath and separate shower. An archway with sliding door separating the 4th and 5th bedrooms creates flexible and versatile accommodation. 

Externally, there is a large rose lined in / out driveway to the front with a double garage. The back garden is private and secure, ideal for keen gardeners and families alike. There is a large patio area, perfect for alfresco entertaining in the summer months, with an additional seating area perfect for catching the last of the evening sun. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with mature shrubs, fruit trees, and a netted vegetable garden.

A newly installed air source heat pump and solar panels with battery storage are great additions for efficiency.

White Gates is ideally located for access to Reigate, Redhill, Horley, and Gatwick with their excellent transport links and wide range of shops and restaurants. Smallfield’s local amenities are just a few moments away, however the property retains its countryside feel being surrounded by open fields and private residential homes and gardens.