A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF AN 'ASHLEY HOUSE' SQUIRRELS BARN COMPRISES 7 BEDROOMS, FIVE BATHROOMS A MAGNIFICENT GROUND FLOOR RECEPTION SPACE ALL NESTLING IN GROUNDS APROACHING 3/4 OF AN ACRE

Squirrels Barn is a beautiful example of a traditional Ashley Park house. Built in the late 1920's to a Inter-war Arts and Crafts style, replicating the design of the renowned WG Tarrant who build the majority of St Georges Hill properties. His work extended to Ashley Park and there are still Tarrant houses remaining on the park to this day. With a wealth of period charm, Squirrels Barn is surrounded by similar luxury homes in one of Elmbridge's most sought after private estates. Sitting in grounds approaching ¾ of an acre and approaching 5,500 sq ft of accommodation, Squirrels Barn is accessed via automated gates which lead onto a carriageway drive and the gracious proportions of this period home are easy to see. The accommodation is arranged over three floors with four easy flowing reception areas on the ground floor including an enormous and superbly equipped kitchen family room. The extensive range of hand built units are finished in solid oak and set below granite work surfaces. There is an extensive range of built-in Miele appliances and breakfast bar. A wide expanse of leaded windows and doors allow uninterrupted views down the garden and over the outdoor pool. Many of the rooms boast oak beams and period fireplaces giving a delightfully cosy and warm ambiance throughout. Much of the ground floor has now been tiled following a sympathetic modernisation program overseen by the current owners over the years and a polished Oak staircase rises to the first floor. The formal drawing room to the left of the house benefits from polished Oak flooring and enjoys a triple aspect with windows to front, side and rear double doors onto the garden, offering a delightful aspect down the gorgeous west facing gardens. The ground floor further provides, a separate dining room, again, enjoying delightful views down the garden and a family room facing to the front, utility room, boot room with further doors to the garden and guest cloakroom. All rooms on the ground floor provide access to the terrace and pool area making Squirrels Barn the ultimate in entertaining! The first floor comprises five large double bedrooms, three of which provide en-suite facilities and two further bedrooms and family bathroom. The top floor provides a further large bedroom, with an en-suite and a dressing room. Next door is a large room that could be another bedroom or indeed a cinema room, games room, additional reception room – whatever really to suit the family needs. Both rooms share a decked terrace, large enough for sun loungers or a table and chairs and provides a delightful, private and uninterrupted view over the pool and across the beautiful expanse of lawns. The versatile layout and accommodation would allow for the entire top floor to be used as a magnificent master suite with roof terrace, dressing room and enormous bedroom area. Perfect for an adult only retreat and still leaving the 5 superb double bedrooms on the first floor. The rear garden is cleverly divided into two distinct sections allowing for a more formal area to the front, directly off the house and adjacent to the pool and a further area to the rear which makes a superb area for a children's' play area hiding the now familiar and essential trampoline and climbing frames. The entire plot is well screened with a delightful array of specimen trees and shrubs ensuring total privacy all year round. The pool area is a delightful west facing sun trap providing uninterrupted sun all afternoon and evening making this the perfect place to relax and enjoy great family time. A large Jacuzzi is a perfect relaxation option too. The pool house provides all you need for entertaining, including a large professional hand built Sicilian stone Pizza Kiln – many a party has been enjoyed making authentic pizza's (or indeed slow cooking a leg of lamb) and the paved terrace makes this the perfect entertaining house. As with many property particulars, you will read that an internal inspection is essential to fully appreciate the sheer quality and character of this beautiful home, in this particular instance, it is absolutely true! Squirrels Barn is a truly delightful house to visit and live in as it has been in the same ownership for many years. It is now time to past stewardship of this lovely piece of Walton history onto new custodians who will no doubt enjoy it in peaceful harmony for many years to come. Location Squirrels Barn is located at the top end of Silverdale Avenue making it within minutes of Walton mainline station. Walton -on-Thames, being under 30 minutes from London Waterloo, makes it the commuters dream and the early train in the morning is traditionally busy with city workers and traders ensuring they have an early start for the markets. Walton Town Centre has a pleasant mix of larger shops, household names and smaller boutiques as well as a plethora of bistros, cafés and restaurants. The vibrant atmosphere of the riverside pubs and restaurants makes it an ideal place to socialise and summer evenings by the river with a glass of your favourite tipple are but a pleasant walk away as Silverdale Avenue meanders through Ashley Park, exiting at the top of Ashley Park Avenue within a few moments of ‘The Heart', an enclosed shopping mall, again, a short stroll from the River Thames.