5 bed Detached House Sold
An attractive and charming barn conversion totaling some 4466 sq ft of accommodation and workspace, set in approx. 0.68 acres and situated in this idyllic tucked away location in a private gated lane, overlooking the surrounding countryside.
‘The Barn’ was converted in 1986 by the current family owners and lends itself ideally to both family life and entertaining alike. The impressive double-height galleried entrance hall provides access to a 31' triple aspect living room, with an original oak beam framework; a brick open fireplace and two sets of double doors out to the rear gardens, the kitchen breakfast room has built-in units and workspace to three sides with a large galley serving space and door leading to a bright double aspect dining room (also with French doors to the garden), the family room/study; ground floor WC and the utility room are also accessed via the reception hall.
A connecting corridor from the back of the main reception leads to the integral 41’ x 23’ double-height barn/workshop as well as a secondary staircase to a 22’ vaulted studio/office room.
The main staircase to the first-floor galleried landing provides access to four large double bedrooms and the two bathrooms (one en-suite)
The first-floor annex/studio has its own private entrance to the front of the property (at the far side of the barn) with a kitchen/dining area, living area, and a double bedroom area (the third shower room/WC is on the ground floor) the annex is ideal as a teenagers flat, staff/ guest apartment or can be rented out to provide a rental income of around £700 per month. (The flat has its own parking area)
Outside, to the front, the property has parking for multiple vehicles and enjoys wonderful views across the paddocks beyond.
The secluded rear gardens surround the house to three sides with beautiful lawns and terraces, bordered by mature trees and shrubs.
The property lies between Old Woking and Pyrford and is in close proximity to the M25 and A3, providing fast access to London and both Heathrow & Gatwick Airports. The historic market town of Guildford lies to the South with a wide range of shops, restaurants, recreational and sporting facilities including G Live, The Electric Theatre, The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Surrey Sports Park, and The Spectrum Leisure Centre.
The cosmopolitan town of Woking is approx. 7 minutes’ drive and is known for its vibrancy and its wealth of history, offering a wide range of shops, restaurants and recreational facilities which include, The New Victoria Theatre, Leisure Centre and The Light Box Arts Centre. Woking mainline station provides a fast rail service to London Waterloo from 27 minutes.
The area is spoiled for walking, cycling, equestrian and other outdoor pursuits.
Golf courses are in abundance with Hoebridge Golf Club being literally next door.
The renowned Woking Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club are conveniently located in Hook Heath.
The area provides an excellent range of both state and independent schools, with Hoebridge private prep school being at the end of the lane and Greenfield, St. Andrew’s, Halstead, The Royal Grammar School, Guildford High, and Tormead all being nearby.
Council tax band: A
