Icehouse Wood, Oxted, RH8 9DW

From the moment you arrive, the sense of quality is immediately apparent. The home has been thoughtfully designed to provide an exceptional balance between impressive formal entertaining areas and relaxed everyday family spaces, creating an environment that is equally suited to intimate gatherings, large-scale entertaining and peaceful day-to-day living.

With generous ceiling heights, expansive rooms and an intuitive layout, every element of the property has been carefully considered to maximise comfort, natural light and functionality including water based underfloor heating with individual heating zones, ensuring comfort throughout the year. 

Stepping through the entrance, a spacious central reception hall immediately establishes the scale and elegance that defines the home. Acting as the heart of the property, this impressive space provides an effortless flow between the principal reception rooms whilst creating an inviting first impression for both family and guests. The generous proportions allow the staircase and central circulation space to become architectural features in their own right, while wide openings ensure each room connects harmoniously without sacrificing privacy.

 The principal reception room is a wonderfully elegant space extending to almost thirty feet in length, with full length aluminium bifolds leading onto the patio, offering an exceptional environment for both formal entertaining and relaxed family evenings. Flooded with natural light from multiple aspects, the room enjoys a wonderful sense of openness whilst retaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The generous dimensions provide ample opportunity for multiple seating arrangements, creating distinct areas for conversation, reading or simply relaxing in front of the fireplace. Whether hosting guests or enjoying quiet evenings at home, this beautifully proportioned room offers timeless elegance combined with genuine practicality.

 Positioned to complement the reception spaces, the formal dining room provides an impressive setting for entertaining. Perfectly proportioned for family celebrations, festive occasions or sophisticated dinner parties, the room comfortably accommodates a substantial dining table whilst retaining an intimate atmosphere. Large windows allow natural light to pour into the room throughout the day, creating an inviting backdrop for every occasion. Its proximity to both the kitchen and reception hall ensures seamless service when entertaining larger numbers of guests.

Undoubtedly the centrepiece of the home, the magnificent open-plan kitchen, dining and family room has been designed around contemporary living. Extending over twenty-five feet in length, this exceptional space effortlessly combines practicality with luxury, creating an environment where cooking, dining and socialising become a shared experience.

A substantial central island naturally forms the focal point of the room, complemented by extensive work surfaces, generous storage and  integrated appliances including two Gaggenau ovens and a full length Gaggenau fridge and separate full length Gaggenau freezer. The dining area comfortably accommodates a large family table, while the adjoining informal seating area creates the perfect place to relax throughout the day. Whether preparing family meals, entertaining friends or simply enjoying everyday life, this remarkable room offers exceptional flexibility. Full length aluminium bifold doors give direct access to the patio, allowing outdoor entertaining to become a natural extension of the living space during the warmer months. Thoughtfully positioned, the utility room adjacent to the kitchen provides excellent additional storage, a large built in wine fridge, space for laundry facilities and secondary preparation space.

 Leading directly from the principal living accommodation, the sun room provides a tranquil retreat with delightful views across the garden. Bathed in natural light throughout the day, this versatile room offers countless possibilities, whether as a relaxed sitting room, reading area, garden room or informal breakfast space. Its peaceful atmosphere makes it an ideal setting in which to enjoy every season, while maintaining a close connection with the surrounding landscape.

The dedicated home office is well separated from the principal entertaining spaces, the room provides privacy and tranquillity, with generous proportions allowing ample space for multiple workstations and bespoke cabinetry. The property benefits from having fibre broadband.

Upper Floors

Occupying a privileged position on the first floor, the principal suite has been designed as a luxurious private sanctuary. Exceptionally spacious, the bedroom offers ample room for a super king-size bed together with comfortable seating, creating a peaceful retreat away from the main living accommodation. The adjoining dressing area enhances both practicality and luxury, with his and her walk in wardrobes.

The beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom completes the suite, creating a true hotel-inspired experience where comfort and relaxation are paramount. The remaining bedrooms have been equally well considered, each offering generous proportions that comfortably accommodate double beds alongside additional furniture. Several bedrooms benefit from en-suite facilities, ensuring excellent privacy for guests or older family members, while the remaining rooms are served by beautifully positioned family bath and shower rooms.

 Second Floor

The second floor significantly enhances the flexibility of the property, offering two substantial additional rooms together with bathroom facilities and extensive storage. This floor lends itself perfectly to independent guest accommodation, teenage living, multi-generational occupation or even a private studio or creative workspace. Currently, the family uses one of the rooms as a cinema / games room- offering further space for relaxing at the weekend.

Its separation from the main family accommodation provides an additional sense of privacy rarely found in homes of this nature.

 Gardens

The south facing rear garden has been carefully designed to complement the internal accommodation, with the principal living spaces opening naturally onto the gardens, the outstanding views of the North Downs are definitely to be appreciated. 

The seamless transition between inside and out makes the property ideally suited to summer entertaining, family gatherings and relaxed outdoor dining; the patio area is surrounded by colourful flower border, shrubs and trees leading onto the lawn. The gardens provide a wonderful sense of privacy whilst offering ample space for children to play.

Parking

The substantial double garage with twin up and over doors provides secure parking whilst offering excellent additional storage, an EV charger is located adjacent to the garage. There is a gated spacious driveway which provides ample parking. 

LOCATION

Conveniently positioned on Icehouse Wood, the property enjoys the coveted status of one of Oxted’s premier residential addresses. Just one mile from Oxted town centre, with its blend of culture, green spaces, and modern amenities, Oxted provides the perfect balance between vibrant urban living and peaceful countryside charm. Master Park, offers 11 acres of beautifully maintained grounds and is home to local sports clubs including Oxted FC, cricket, and tennis. For lovers of the outdoors, the stunning Surrey Hills and the National Trust’s Limpsfield Common offer endless walking and cycling routes. Cultural life thrives here too. The historic Barn Theatre brings a rich programme of plays and musicals, while the luxurious Everyman Cinema offers a boutique film experience with plush seating and delicious food and drink options. Oxted’s dining scene is equally impressive, featuring everything from cosy traditional pubs such as The Old Bell situated in Old Oxted which is a historic pub dating back to the 14th century, The Bull Inn located in nearby Limpsfield and established pubs in the area. With stylish eateries, cafés, bars, and delis—there is a good choice for evenings out or weekend brunches.

Shopping -there are local boutique shops, chemists, supermarkets including Waitrose, Morrisons and Sainsburys providing a good choice for local residents.

 TRAVEL 

Both Hurst Green (just 0.4 mile distance) and Oxted mainline railway stations offer an excellent commuter service, providing trains to East Croydon, London Bridge and London Victoria.  

Junction 6 of the M25 provides easy access to Gatwick & Heathrow airports in addition to the wider motorway network.

EDUCATION

There is a good mix of state and independent schools in Oxted and the surrounding area. 

State Primary Schools (Oxted)

St Mary’s C of E Primary School
Church of England

Hurst Green Infant School
Small community school just south of Oxted.

Holland Junior School
Junior (Years 3–6)
Feeds from local infant schools and serves much of Oxted.

Limpsfield C of E Infant School
Small village infant school serving Limpsfield and Oxted.

Oxted School
This is the main comprehensive secondary serving Oxted and surrounding villages.

Independent Schools 

Hazelwood School and Nursery (Oxted)
Ages 0–13 -Co-educational

Woldingham School (girls 11–18)
Caterham School
Lingfield College
Sevenoaks School