6 bedroom house

Believed to have been built in 1938, Hartwood has been a much loved family home for several decades. Tucked away down a private drive, this substantial home sits on about 1.68 acres of land and backs on to a large lake, offering a tranquil setting, despite being just minutes away from Guildford. The front door opens into a large entrance hall, off which sits the dining room, sitting room, study, a downstairs WC, kitchen and a utility room. Off the utility room is another WC and the entrance to a covered walkway, leading to the cottage which lies to the side of the main house. This cottage, also accessible from the front drive, houses a kitchen, sitting room, WC, bathroom and two bedrooms, spread over two floors. In the main house, there are six bedrooms, including a large principal bedroom with en suite, and two further bathrooms. Every room in this magnificent home is a good size, offering ample living and entertaining space.

Wonersh is situated within the Surrey Hills (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). This quintessential village offers a local store and Post Office for everyday needs, along with the popular Grantley Arms country pub and restaurant. A network of footpaths and bridleways weave through the idyllic surrounding countryside. Bramley lies about a mile west of the property and provides a variety of shops and restaurants. For a more comprehensive choice of amenities, the regional centre of Guildford offers an array of shops, restaurants and further entertainment. Leisure amenities in Guildford include The Yvonne Arnaud, Electric and G Live theatres, Surrey Sports Park and The Spectrum Sports Centre. The miles of surrounding countryside is ideal for walking, cycling and riding. Excellent golfing facilities are available and include, Bramley Golf Club. There are a number of excellent private and state schools in the area, including Bramley Infant School, Cranleigh, St. Catherine’s, Charterhouse, Royal Grammar School, Tormead, Guildford High and Godalming Sixth Form College.

Situated behind high hedges and at the rear of an in and out drive, Hartwood sits proudly amongst the trees, framed beautifully by the surrounding countryside vista. Its triple garage and large driveway, alongside an integrated single garage, offers ample parking, and next to the garage sits a green house and potting shed, a welcomed addition to the avid gardener. The grounds are beautifully maintained, boasting sweeping lawns that run down to the lake, and a pool and pool house, elevated but neatly tucked away. The gardens are mainly laid to level lawn, interspersed with a variety of mature specimen trees and shrubs. This imposing house truly does epitomise the charm and splendour of the Surrey Hills.

Marketed by: Strutt & Parker, Guildford