Sumptuous city style comes to the suburbs

As the trend continues for ‘greenshifters’, a term given to Londoners moving out to the tranquil green pastures of the South East, there is an increasing demand for property in the suburbs, creating a buoyant market.

For those looking for a luxury pad with all the style of a swanky London apartment but without the hustle and bustle of the City, a beautiful mix of just six apartments, Furze Hollow, in Dorking, Surrey, is launching this March. Of the six, four have already sold off-plan, a sign that the demand for stylish property in Dorking is set to continue.

Furze Hollow is a collection of six uniquely designed two and three bedroom apartments surrounded by mature trees and set within a landscaped enclave off Horsham Road in Dorking. Developer, Parkridge Securities, has designed the apartments with meticulous attention to detail, incorporating high-specification with finishing touches such as 100% wool carpets and Italian porcelain tiles to kitchens and bathrooms to create a truly sumptuous feel.

Paul Hogarth, Partner and head of new homes sales and marketing for Knight Frank South East, says: “Furze Hollow really does offer the chance to live in ‘London-style’ luxury in a lovely Surrey town. Each apartment has its own unique style with a variety of sizes and flexible layouts to suit different requirements. They appeal to both city-types and down-sizers who don’t want to compromise on comfort; one of the four that we have already sold went to a couple from London and the other three have been purchased by locals looking to down-size. The property market in Dorking continues to grow, so not only do these apartments make a fabulous home, but they are also a good investment for the future.”

Externally, the apartments are traditionally designed with a mix of cream rendering and warm red brick so they blend seamlessly with the Dorking vernacular. Inside, all apartments have top of the range kitchens with granite and composite stone work tops and NEFF appliances including a stainless steel oven, gas hob and extractor hood, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Utility rooms also come complete with a washing machine and tumble dryer or built in combined washer/dryer.

Master bedrooms incorporate an en-suite bathroom, dressing area and extensive built in wardrobes. Crisp, clean bathrooms include Ideal Standard suites with chrome taps.

Innovation also plays a key part in the design; apartments are wired for Sky Plus link, there are digital compatible TV/FM aerial points to most rooms and a wireless broadband package supplied to suit the purchaser’s hardware.

A six person, disabled compliant, passenger lift provides access to upper floors. Each apartment also benefits from its own remote controlled private garage and one additional parking space.

The charming market town of Dorking has a vibrant community, and sits in the heart of Surrey’s beautiful countryside. There is a mix of traditional boutique retailers as well as high street names such as Waitrose and Marks & Spencer. There is also a wide variety of bars, restaurants and cafes.

Located just off the A24, Furze Hollow benefits from excellent communication links. The two mainline stations (Dorking and Dorking West) offer regular direct train services to London Victoria and London Waterloo in just under one hour. The M25 is seven miles away with easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

Prices at Furze Hollow start from £349,995 for a two bedroom apartment. For further information, visit knightfrank.com.