Dorlin and Little Parkhurst - Mouseprice

Dorlin and Little Parkhurst
Abinger Common, Dorking

Dorlin and Little Parkhurst, Abinger Common
An exceptional opportunity to purchase both parts of an historic
local house set in 3.65 acres and dating back to around 1760
Guildford 11 miles, Dorking 5.4 miles,
Shere 4.8 miles, Peaslake 3.4 miles
Summary of accommodation
Reception hall, drawing room, sitting room,
dining room, study, kitchen breakfast rooms,
2 cloakrooms, 3 en suite bedrooms, 7 further first
floor bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, loft studio space
with kitchen, loft bedroom, storage areas, garage
block with playroom, games loft and cloakroom,
swimming pool, about 3.65 acres

Description Built of local Leith Hill stone and with brick quoins
and detailing under a tiled roof, Dorlin and Little Parkhurst are
houses of immense character, with the opportunity to own both
parts or to unify back to the extended house of 1903. Internally,
the houses have a wealth of original features with attractive
working fireplaces, leaded windows within oak frames, parquet
flooring, oak panelling and extensive oak joinery. The property
benefits from very well proportioned reception rooms as well as
a magnificent reception hall with an ornate oak staircase. The
original openings between the two parts can be seen on the first
floor landings and from the reception hall in Dorlin. On the first
floor a number of bedrooms could be converted to bathrooms
creating a number of suites. Planning permission exists for an
extension to the western side of Dorlin, adding a family room
accessed from the kitchen.
Historical notes Little Parkhurst has a fascinating history
dating from 1760. It was extended into the larger property when
Dorlin was built by Lord Lugard of Abinger in 1903. Lugard was
a renowned soldier, explorer, statesman and author who is
generally held to have been the founder of modern day Nigeria
where he was High Commissioner. He was subsequently
appointed Governor of Hong Kong. He was married to the first
female journalist on The Times, Flora Shaw, and together they
developed the houses into a grand country residence fit for
entertaining distinguished political and literary guests who
included Churchill, Ruskin, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Louis
Stephenson and others. The house was filled with artefacts from
all over the world and the dark carved doors, still in place today,
originated in the Emir’s palace at Kano.
Situation Dorlin and Little Parkhurst are situated in a secluded,
but not isolated, position in an open clearing hidden amidst the
scenic woodland of Leith Hill. The position offers near complete
privacy with screened boundaries of mature woodland
providing a backdrop to the gardens. Situated within the heart
of the Surrey Hills, the area is part of a Designated Area of

For Clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sale particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. It
should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs and no assumption should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Any areas, measurements or
distances referred to are given as a guide only and are not precise. Room sizes are approximate and rounded; they are taken between internal wall surfaces and therefore include cupboards/ shelves, etc. Accordingly, they
should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Formal notice is also given that all fixtures and fittings, carpeting, curtains/blinds, furniture, lighting, kitchen equipment and garden statuary, whether fitted or not, are
deemed to be removable by the Vendor unless specifically itemised within these particulars. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning permissions, building regulations or other consents and
where any reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses such information is given in good faith.

Outstanding Natural Beauty with ownership of the surrounding
woodland and open spaces either by the National Trust or the
Wotton Estate. The village of Abinger Common has a small
green, church and local pub with other local facilities available
in the surrounding villages. The towns of Dorking and
Guildford, accessed via the A25, provide a wider range of
facilities as well as mainline railway stations. Stations nearby
include Gomshall and Effingham Junction.
Outside The properties are approached over two linking
driveways that divide to the front of the property and open to a
large parking forecourt to the front of Dorlin and loop to the
rear providing access and parking for Little Parkhurst. The
property has a combined plot of some 3.65 acres mainly laid to
lawns with many semi mature trees and banks of
rhododendrons and azaleas. There are currently mature hedge
boundaries between the two parts. There is a detached garage
block, with studio/games room over and a ground floor
playroom, which doubles as a changing and showering facility
for the adjacent swimming pool with surrounding decking area.
Directions From Guildford take the A25 towards Dorking
bypassing Shere and proceed through the villages of Gomshall
and Abinger Hammer. Continue for about 1.2 miles and just
after the Wotton village sign, turn right into Hollow Lane
signposted Abinger Common, Leith Hill and Friday Street. Stay
on this lane for 2.1 miles and the driveways to Dorlin and Little
Parkhurst will be found on the right-hand side.
Services Mains water, and electricity. Oil-fired central heating.
Private drainage.
Local Authority Mole Valley District Council 01306 885001
Post code RH5 6LW
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