8 bedroom house

A magnificent country house set in over 5 acres.


Description

Understood to date from 1918, the property is a substantial and impressive Edwardian home which has been extensively refurbished yet had retained many of its original features including working fireplaces, oak paneling and studded doors. The property lends itself to family living and is a superb home for entertaining. The spectacular entrance hall with elegant oak staircase leads to a galleried landing. The kitchen/breakfast room to the rear has been designed by Martin Moore, fitted with contemporary style cabinetry, a central island, a four oven AGA and a walk in larder. The breakfast area is in open plan arrangement with the kitchen and enjoys attractive southerly garden views.

The downstairs comprises of five reception rooms including a beamed drawing room, garden room, family room, games room and study. All reception rooms boast views across the delightful mature gardens. To the first floor, the impressive principal bedroom with generous en suite bathroom and French doors opening to a balcony. There are seven further bedrooms set over the first and second floors along with three bath/shower rooms and a versatile family room.
An annexe could be used as a home office, gym or additional accommodation.

The property is approached by a long private drive leading to a detached three bay garage/workshop. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn, designed to be low maintenance and are framed by a collection of mature trees, shrubs and hedging. The terrace extends along the width of the property overlooking the garden and views beyond. There is a paddock with stable block and tack room. The surrounding private woodland, a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs ensure year round colour as well as a privacy and seclusion.

Location

The attractive market town of Haslemere nestles between wooded hills in the southwest corner of Surrey. The town offers an excellent range of shopping for daily needs in addition to restaurants, pubs, schools, churches and its own museum. The mainline railway station provides a frequent service to London with journey times to Waterloo from around 53 minutes.
There is a good selection of state and private schools in the area including Churchers College, Seaford, St Catherine’s, Prior’s Field and Charterhouse. Recreational activities within reach include golf at a number of local clubs, polo at Midhurst, racing and flying at Goodwood and sailing at Chichester Harbour, whilst the surrounding countryside offers ample scope for walking and riding.

Square Footage: 9,136 sq ft




Acreage: 5.4 Acres

Directions

From Guildford, proceed south on the A3 and, after the Hindhead Tunnel, take the exit slip road for Hindhead. Follow signs to Hindhead and at the traffic lights turn right onto the A287 towards Haslemere. Continue for 2.1 miles then turn right onto the A287, Church Road, and, at the lights, turn right again onto the B2131 towards Liphook and continue for 0.3 miles to a roundabout. Take the second exit, still on B2131, towards Liphook and Linchmere. After 0.7 miles, pass a sign to Linchmere on left hand side and then, after short distance, bear right onto an un-named private road. The entrance to Foresters will be found after a short distance on the left.

Marketed by: Savills, Guildford