4 bedroom house

Elegant property built in a Classical Georgian style in an elevated positon with views and established gardens & grounds of about 2.35 acres.

Location

Ludlams Gate is located on Monks Well, which is a private no through road situated on the edge of Moor Park, one of the most highly regarded residential locations within the Farnham area and well known for its substantial properties on generous plots.

The property is close to a footpath linking Waverley Abbey to Farnham and to the North Downs Way, with miles of walking in the surrounding area.

The nearby village of Tilford has a village store, public house, and a well-regarded infant school.

The Georgian market town of Farnham is less than two miles away and offers an extensive range of branded and independent shops, supermarkets including a Waitrose. There are a range of coffee shops and eateries including, Cote and Gail's Bakery with a number of restaurants on the picturesque Castle St and Lion and Lamb Yard. The Maltings arts centre offers theatre, film and crafts fairs.

The nearby county town of Guildford is highly regarded and offers a further variety.   

The property is an ideal location for a commuter with the nearby A31, A331, M3 and the A3 all providing good access to the national motorway network as well as both Heathrow and Gatwick airports. There are mainline stations at Farnham (from 53 minutes), Milford (from 55 minutes) and Guildford (from 37 minutes) providing trains to London Waterloo.   

In addition to the primary and junior schools in Tilford, there is a choice of schools in the local area including Edgeborough, Frensham Heights and Waverley Abbey. Slightly further afield is, Barfield in Seale, Aldro in Shackleford, Charterhouse and Priors Field in Godalming, Amesbury and St Edmunds in Hindhead.

There are many recreational activities available locally, at Farnham's Leisure Centre, David Lloyd Club, local Rugby, Football and The Bourne Racket Club. There is a choice of golf courses in the area including Hankley, Hindhead and Farnham. Tennis is available at The Bourne & at David Lloyd tennis centre. There is also racing at Sandown Park and Goodwood, Polo at Cowdray, sailing on Frensham Ponds & the south coast.

Ludlams Gate is closely located to Crooksbury Hill and Common and other spectacular areas of countryside including, Puttenham. Also close by are Hankley and Thursley Commons, Bourne Woods and National Trust owned Frensham Great and Little Ponds. Slightly further afield are the Devils Jumps, the Devil's Punchbowl and Alice Holt Forest are all within easy reach and provide excellent opportunities for walking, riding and cycling.

Description

Ludlams Gate is understood to be one of the original properties of Moor Park and occupies a unique, elevated positon with established grounds. The location is a particular feature of the property with a lovely open vista with tree top views extending across the Wey Valley towards Hindhead. The principal reception rooms all enjoy south and west facing views of the garden and views beyond.

Built in a classical Georgian style, Ludlams Gate is one of few properties on Monks Well in its original form with an annexe added in 1995. Original features remain throughout the property which include elegant room proportions and high ceilings, timber parquet floors and large sash windows.
The property is well-presented throughout however there is considerable scope to improve the house or create something new (SSTP).

The grand central entrance arrives into a welcoming entrance hall with an original oak parquet floor. Here there is a guest cloakroom.

Double doors lead into a classically proportioned triple aspect drawing room, with original Maple wood parquet floor and a central elegant fireplace with a log burner. This room enjoys excellent views southward out to the rear garden and views beyond.

Adjoining the drawing room is a study which has a door leading out to the garden.

Open from the entrance hall is the dining room which has a Canadian pine parquet floor, fireplace, providing a great space for formal dining and entertaining. There are double doors giving access into the breakfast area of the kitchen.

The kitchen can also be accessed from the entrance hall and continues to a breakfast room/family dining area set before wide sliding glass doors that enjoys the splendid view of the garden. There is also a sky light which allows the kitchen and breakfast area to be wonderfully bright.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of cabinets in a traditional style with a range cooker, granite worktops and built in appliances. There is an adjoining, walk in pantry.

The elegant staircase proceeds up to a spacious landing which enjoys picturesque south facing views through an arched window.

The first floor accommodates the principal bedroom which boasts the same excellent proportions as the drawing room and an en suite shower room. There are a further two double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The annexe is connected to the main house via a link from the kitchen. There is a utility room and a family room, which become a kitchenette and sitting room for the double bedroom and en suite on the first floor giving the annexe the potential to be self-contained.

Accessed through the link and taking up the ground floor level of the annexe is the double garage. Part of this space is currently set up as a work shop.

Outside, Ludlams Gate is approached by a grand set of automatic metal gates. The long sweeping gravel driveway has a lush border of established rhododendrons that leads up to the front of the property. There is ample space for parking and turning in front of the house and access to the garaging.

On one side of the front garden, the planting has been kept informal, with pathways leading between the established ferns, rhododendrons and trees. This woodland setting provides the front of the house a great amount of privacy. The other side of the front garden is more open and is large and level enough for family cricket games. The parkland setting with a stunning selection of mature trees at the border provides a grand arrival to the property.

To the rear there is raised terrace, overlooking a formal area of lawn where there are steps leading down to a lower viewing spot.

The grounds extend to approximately 2.35 acres and further include a pathway leading through the surrounding woodland where there is cave known as Father Foot's Cave. The pathway continues to the furthest edge of the plot where there is direct access on to a footpath which leads westward, all the way to the eastern edge of Farnham town centre.

Within the garden are two sheds which provide garden storage and there is a raised and fenced in vegetable garden.
The plots setting and size are the true feature of the property as they offer an incredible vantage point for the house and a fabulous place the new owners to enjoy and explore.

Square Footage: 3164 sq ft

Acreage: 2.3 Acres

Marketed by: Savills, Farnham