5 Bedroom House for sale in Farnham
A most enchanting Gothic style period family home occupying a wonderful secluded plot in an idyllic semi-rural setting amidst protected woodland
Description An attractive and most appealing detached family home offering considerable charm and character dating back to approximately 1870 in a Gothic style. The property has been the subject of considerable improvement and enlargement by the current owners (who have loved living here for the past 18 years) with a wonderful rear extension providing a modern contemporary finish, now offering spacious and versatile family accommodation.
Front Door to: Reception /family room with log burner, parquet flooring. Staircase to first floor - understairs storage cupboard, Aga, double cupboard and further cloaks/store cupboard. Through to:
Kitchen Granite worktops, range of eye and base level units, gas cooker point, extractor hood, twin enamel sink unit with cupboards under, breakfast bar, space for fridge/freezer, plumbing for dishwasher. Steps to:
Utility Room Single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboards under, roll edge worksurface with cupboards under, plumbing for washing machine, space for wine fridge and tumble dryer. Door to garage and door to:
Boiler Room Worcester oil fired boiler and hot water tank.
Cloakroom WC, vanity wash hand basin with cupboards under, fully tiled walls.
Sitting Room Double aspect, window shutters, log burner, casement door to outside.
Dining Room Glass ceiling, parquet flooring and bifold doors lead to private terrace.
First Floor Landing with velux window.
Master Bedroom Front aspect, wall length range of fitted wardrobes.
En-suite Bathroom Free standing ball and claw foot bath, over bath shower and glass screen, WC, vanity twin sink unit with cupboards under, built-in cupboard, lantern window, heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2 Vaulted ceiling, double aspect, walk-in wardrobe, casement doors to private terrace.
En-suite Shower Room Shower with glass screen, WC, vanity wash hand basin with drawers under, part tiled walls.
Bedroom 3 Double aspect, large picture ceiling height window providing wonderful outlook, vaulted ceiling. Door to:
Dressing Room Built-in wardrobe with drawers below. Door to:
En-suite Shower Room Shower with glass screen, WC, wash hand basin, fully tiled walls.
Bedroom 4 Front aspect, access to boarded loft via pull down ladder, built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom 5 Side aspect, velux window, shelved recess.
Shower Room Shower with water jets and glass screen, WC, vanity wash hand basin with cupboards under, part tiled walls, built-in cupboard, heated towel rail.
Outside - Front Double garage with up and over door, boarded loft, power and light.
Outside - Rear Wonderful landscaped grounds offering privacy and seclusion, attractive seating area on 2 levels, ideal for entertaining and al-fresco dining, outside fireplace. Wonderful mature grounds with variety of specimen plants, shrubs and trees and providing wonderful woodland views offering privacy and seclusion. Attractive areas of lawn and iron stone walling. The whole extending to approximately 0.6 of an acre offering privacy and seclusion. Summer house.
Detached Timber Outbuilding/Gym/Home Office Triple aspect, oak flooring, power and light. Doors to front and rear, outside terrace training area.
Two Separate Driveways Providing parking and turning for several vehicles.
General Services - Oil central heating, private drainage, mains water and electric.
Local Authority - Waverley B. C., The Burys, Godalming GU7 1HR 01483 523333.
Council Tax - Band F with an annual charge for the year ending 31.03.23 of £3,265.17
Tenure - Freehold.
EPC Rating - F
Situation Upper Coach House occupies a wonderful semi-rural setting adjoining Crooksbury common set within Surrey hills area of outstanding natural beauty and providing wonderful opportunities for outdoor activities including walking, running, mountain biking and riding. If you love your history and the outdoor life you couldn’t find a better area to live. Within 5 minutes walking distance is The Donkey pub selling excellent home cooked food. Waverley Abbey historical Ruins are nearby that run alongside The River Wey which has been used for wild water swimming. The Home Army historical trail with its remaining pill boxes lookout stations remain within walking distance. Petworth House part of The National Trust and is a 20 minute drive away. If you are a film buff, the Bourne Woods as the crow flies is a mile away with its many epic locations for such films as Gladiator, Robin Hood and Napoleon.
Frensham Ponds an area of natural outstanding beauty and The Devils Punch Bowl is a 15 minute drive where in years gone by robbing Highway men were hung on Hibbards Hill. The Surrey Rural Life Centre museum filled with farming history and its regular vintage shows is nearby. The popular West Witterings beach is a 90 minute drive and there is a very well received golf course several miles away in Farnham Golf Course.
Tilford is a historic and picturesque village, centred on the Green and adjacent River Wey. Local facilities include a Lutyens village hall, village shop, local pub, church, cricket and tennis clubs, fishing and golf. The area offers an excellent range of both private and state schools including Tilford nursery school, St Andrew's C of E Infant School, Waverley Abbey C of E Junior School, South Farnham School (rated outstanding by Ofsted) and Weydon Secondary School (currently ranked number 3 in The Times).
The Georgian town centre of Farnham offers a comprehensive range of shopping, recreational and cultural pursuits, with bustling cobbled courtyards boasting many shops, cafes and an excellent choice of restaurants including Cote Brasserie, Pizza Express and Zizzi. There is a Sainsburys, Waitrose, Leisure Centre, David Lloyd Leisure Centre and Farnham's historic deer park offering over 300 acres of beautiful open countryside.
Travel links are first class with the A3 providing direct links to London and the south coast, M3, M25 and Heathrow.
Directions Leave Farnham via South Street, over the A31, continue over the railway junction and turn left into Waverley Lane, go past Waverly Abbey towards Elstead. Before reaching Elstead there is a pub called The Donkey on your right hand side. Opposite is an unadopted lane leading to Upper Coach House, set back on your left hand side.
Location Farnham town centre 4 miles (Waterloo from 53 minutes)
Guildford 11 miles (Waterloo from 38 minutes)
A31 4 miles, A3 Milford 4 miles, London 40 miles
(All distances and times are approximate)
Important information
This is a Freehold property.
Property Ref: 869511_AND230239
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