12 bedrooms House in Guildford Road, Pirbright, Woking GU24
A beautifully appointed 17th-century farmhouse with assorted outbuildings and leisure facilities set in about 12 acres in a well-connected Surrey village. The property while very much situated amongst some of Surrey's most unspoilt countryside, Fords Farm is surprisingly well connected , being moments from Brookwood station with its London links, and the county town of Guildford. The property is tucked away on the eastern edge of Pirbright in a wonderfully private setting, its own extensive grounds enveloping the house with the feeling of a small, secluded estate. The former farmhouse is believed to date back to the 17th century and is Grade II listed, notable for its timber framing and attractive herringbone brick exterior. Inside, however, is where the house's lengthy history is best seen: there are a wealth of stunning original features, beautifully incorporated into the modern décor. Many rooms have exposed beams, imposing doors and character fireplaces, though the most significant room is certainly the wood-panelled dining room, where lead light windows, ornate wood carvings and a cavernous fireplace feel like a step back in time. Externally, landscaped gardens are enclosed by mature woodland and a variety of outbuildings provide scope for various uses, in addition to separate self contained cottages for staff or visiting guests. Interior The house is offered to the market for the first time in over 50 years; internal viewing shows that this has been a much loved and very well-maintained home, which has been sensitively modernised while respecting the age and character of the building. The décor is attractively presented in a traditional, country style, with a largely neutral colour palette allowing the original features to shine. The generous proportions make the house well suited to large gatherings, and there are a variety of sizeable reception rooms ideal for entertaining. In addition to the fabulously well-preserved dining hall, the drawing room, on the eastern side of the house, provides an exceptionally spacious triple aspect space previously used for billiards. The additional reception rooms are equally spacious and well appointed, affording a choice of formal and informal entertaining areas. To the rear of the house, a warm and welcoming farmhouse-style kitchen incorporates a breakfast area overlooking the rear gardens. It has a range of appliances in addition to an AGA range cooker and is further enhanced by a variety of ancillary rooms including a pantry, laundry room, boot room and snug. The eight bedrooms are arranged over the first and second floors and are accessed by two separate staircases, though the layout upstairs provides access across the whole house. Each of the bedrooms is individually presented and most have the added benefit of built-in storage. There are also four bath and shower rooms and two cloakrooms. Fords Farm is set within varied grounds of about 12 acres, positioned to enjoy access to the extensive commons and woodland around the village, whilst benefitting from its own landscaped gardens, leisure facilities, a lake and grassland. The property is approached via tall, decorative iron gates which open to reveal a range of outbuildings and an extensive parking area to the west of the house, which encircles a charming granary building and leads through the grounds to the self-contained staff cottages and further outbuildings, including extensive garaging, home office, wine and tool stores, workshops and a greenhouse. The leisure facilities are particularly impressive, including a well-maintained tennis court, outdoor swimming pool and one of the country's first indoor squash courts which has a mezzanine viewing platform. The gardens enveloping the house have been beautifully landscaped with manicured hedging, a number of paved seating areas, flowerbeds and well-stocked borders. Mature trees include impressive willow, cherry and silver birch, and there are stands of conifers providing privacy. Adjoining the tennis court there is a sizeable terrace perfect for alfresco entertaining, which has a covered barbecue area.
8 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : Shower Room : Separate WC : 3 Guest WCs : Reception Room : Dining Room : Kitchen/Breakfast Room : Music Room : Drawing Room : Study : Snug : Pantry : Boot Room : Laundry Room : Wine Store : Home Office With WC : 2 X 2 Bedroom Cottages : Garden : Terrace : Swimming Pool : Coach House : Squash Court : Tennis Court : Garage : Driveway
£3,250,000 Subject To Contract