To the manor reborn

Set amongst the rolling hills of Surrey and overlooking the green pastures of Kenley Common, Kenley House is a country house that has been the residence of English gentlemen since the eighteenth century.

It had suffered, like many splendid, large houses throughout the twentieth century, by being converted into flats and then offices. But now Millgate Homes is taking the unusual step of returning it to its former glory as a single magnificent mansion and the ultimate country home.

The classic Regency architecture will be painstakingly restored with private walled garden to the rear and the original ha-ha providing a natural boundary and views over rolling acres. The grounds include a very special tree – the thousand year old Kenley House Oak which is one of South East England’s oldest trees. Inside, the 6 bedroom home will be transformed to give the space and every conceivable modern convenience demanded by sophisticated twenty-first century living.

Thoughtfully designed to complement their historic neighbour, three further 5 and 6 bedroom country mansions will share the enviable location to create Kenley Grange, offering a select few the opportunity to live the lifestyle of a country gentleman in one of England’s most enviable locations.

With vistas over Kenley Common’s 138 acres of green open space, it’s hard to believe that central London is just 14 miles away. Kenley benefits from a thriving community with its own schools, pubs and local amenities that cater for day-to-day needs. Meanwhile, the villages of Caterham and Bletchingley are also close by providing a selection of local shops and boutiques as well as a Waitrose store. Croydon is just a short drive away offering a range of leisure facilities and high street shops.

While boasting plenty of quintessential village charm, commuters will find transport links first rate. There are regular train services from Kenley station - which is less than ½ a mile away* - to London Victoria with journey times of around 33 minutes** and the nearby M25 provides swift, easy access to the motorway network. For travel further afield, Gatwick airport is around 12 miles away and London City is just over 14 miles distant.*

The first property will be ready to move into in February and the others will follow during the spring. Guide prices range from £1.6 million. To receive priority information on these country homes, register your interest online at Millgatehomes.co.uk.

* Source: upmystreet.com
**Source: nationalrail.co.uk