An exceptionally handsome Arts & Crafts family residence dating from 1926, occupying magnificent mature gardens and grounds of approximately 1.25 acres, offering an outstanding degree of privacy
5 bedrooms
2 family bath/shower rooms
Drawing room
Dining room
Garden room
Kitchen/breakfast room
Utility/prep kitchen
2 cloakrooms
Integral double garage plus parking on driveway
Delightful gardens and grounds extending to circa 1.25 acre
Property Summary
A distinguished Arts & Crafts residence dating from 1926, set within stunning private grounds of approximately 1.25 acres. Combining immense charm and character with beautifully proportioned accommodation, this handsome family home offers a rare opportunity to modernise and create an exceptional country residence. Steeped in history and retaining a wealth of original features, the property showcases the timeless craftsmanship synonymous with the Arts & Crafts era, including generous proportions, characterful fireplaces, large picture windows and an abundance of natural light throughout. The house has been lovingly maintained and now presents an exciting opportunity for sympathetic modernisation and potential enlargement, subject to the necessary planning permissions, allowing a new owner to create a truly bespoke family home.
Accommodation
The accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises an elegant reception hall, three impressive reception rooms ideal for both formal entertaining and relaxed family living, a spacious kitchen/breakfast room, utility/prep kitchen and two cloakrooms. To the first floor are five well-proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms, many enjoying attractive views across the surrounding gardens.
Outside
The property is approached via a sweeping driveway, creating an impressive sense of arrival and leading to extensive parking and an integral double garage. The beautifully established gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the home, extending to approximately 1.25 acres and providing a wonderful sense of privacy and tranquillity. Expanses of lawn are interspersed with mature specimen trees, flowering shrubs and deep herbaceous borders, creating colour and interest throughout the seasons. Thoughtfully planted and wonderfully secluded, the gardens offer an idyllic setting with a large terrace for al fresco dining, outdoor entertaining, family life and peaceful enjoyment of the surrounding natural beauty.
Adding further character and historical intrigue, the grounds also retain an original Anderson air raid shelter, a rare and evocative reminder of the property’s heritage.
Overview
A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial period home of immense charm and distinction in a wonderfully private setting, with enormous scope to enhance and extend to individual taste, subject to planning permission.
General
Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas heating to radiators.
Local Authority - Waverley B. C., The Burys, Godalming GU7 1HR 01483 523333
Council Tax - Band H with an annual charge for the year ending 31.03.27 of £5,226.20.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - D
Mobile signal available. Ultrafast broadband (via Ofcom).
Situation
The property enjoys a delightful setting in a semi-rural environment on the edge of the village of Churt, which lies some 6 miles to the south of Farnham and approximately 2 miles from Grayshott. Local amenities include an excellent choice of schools for children of all ages and a selection of local shops in Churt village centre.
Farnham
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 Gail's, Cote Brasserie, Pizza Express, Bill's 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, providing opportunities for walking and cycling.
Schools
There are an excellent choice of both state and private schools in the area including St John's Infant School, Waverley Abbey Junior School, South Farnham School, Weydon Secondary school, St Edmund's, Frensham Heights and More House.
Countryside
There are many excellent golf clubs within the area and further opportunities exist for walking, riding and cycling with much of the neighbouring land belonging to the National Trust. Sailing is also available at the nearby Frensham Great Pond which is within walking distance.
Travel Links
Communications are first class with the A31 and mainline station about 6 miles and the A3 about 4 miles. Haslemere station is approximately 6.2 miles. The A331 Blackwater Valley road links Farnham with the M3, M25 and Heathrow.
Location
Farnham town centre & mainline station 6 miles (Waterloo from 53 minutes)
Grayshott 2 miles, Guildford 14 miles (Waterloo from 38 minutes)
Haslemere station - 6.2 miles (Waterloo from 49 minutes)
London 45 miles
(All distances and times are approximate)
Directions: Leave Farnham via the A287, Firgrove Hill, and continue to the top. At the traffic lights, go straight across and through the villages of Lower Bourne and Millbridge. Pass Frensham Ponds on the right and upon reaching Churt continue through the village, past the Crossways public house where Court Barn can be found along on the right hand side.