Bedford Farmhouse Thursley, Godalming, Surrey

Bedford Farmhouse Thursley, Godalming, Surrey A very striking period farmhouse in the most fabulous elevated country setting.

In approximately 7.17 acres

Knight Frank Guildford 2-3 Eastgate Court Guildford, Surrey GU1 3DE Tel: 01483 565 171 [email protected]

knightfrank.co.uk Situation Bedford Farmhouse is approached down a long private track/bridleway which leads down into the valley where the property is set. Thursley village centre is to the north with its picturesque houses, village owned public house, village hall and cricket club. One of its most famous residents was the renowned architect Edwin Lutyens and some of his earliest work can be found locally. Shopping Godalming - 7.5 miles Witley - 6.5 miles Milford - 5 miles Haslemere - 7.9 miles Central London - 42 miles Schools Aldro, Shackleford (boys prep school) Tormead, Guildford (girls public school) Royal Grammar School, Guildford (boys public school) Godalming College, Godalming (6th form) Charterhouse, Godalming (boys public school – co-ed 6th form) Prior’s Field, Godalming (girls public school) Cranleigh School, Cranleigh (co-ed public school) King Edward’s, Witley (co-ed public school) Barrow Hills, Witley (co-ed prep school) St Catherine’s (Girls public school) Communications Trains: Witley 6.2 miles (London Waterloo from 55 minutes), Milford 6.1 miles (London Waterloo from 47 minutes), Godalming 7.2 miles (London Waterloo from 46 mins). Guildford 11 miles (London Waterloo from 35 minutes) Roads: A3 1 mile, M25 (Wisley Junction 10) 19 miles Airports: London Heathrow 32 miles, London Gatwick 38 miles (All times and distances are approximate) Amenities Racing: Goodwood Polo: Cowdray Park Golf: West Surrey, Hankley Common, Chiddingfold, Bramley and Liphook Walking and Cycling: Many local routes including the Devils Punchbowl and Thursley Heath/Nature Reserve. Horse riding - many opportunities.

Bedford Farmhouse Bedford Farmhouse, which is Grade II listed, dates back to the 16th On the first floor the principal bedroom is positioned to enjoy the century and was latterly joined on to a 17th century bake house. view across the neighbouring valley, whilst there are a further four Since then there have been further extensions. The current client bedrooms. has owned the property for 16 years and during that time has made One of the additions undertaken by our clients was the further alterations, whilst enhancing its character. improvement of the cellar and this now houses an area for wine, The house is entered through a substantial reception hall with storage and a further laundry area. a majority of the rooms then leading off. The drawing room has Throughout the house so much of the character has been maintained a wonderful vaulted ceiling, a well with safety glass and wood with lots of exposed ceiling and wall timbers, whilst alterations burning stove and from the family room you can really appreciate such as to the staircase incorporate beautiful new oak joinery. the distant views over the valley. The kitchen/breakfast room, with its Aga, has a utility and pantry off and to the rear of this is the Bedford Farmhouse sits in the most wonderful country setting, dining room which offers future potential to create a much more so accessible for the commuter, whilst still giving an incoming substantial kitchen/breakfast room. purchaser the opportunity to place their mark on the property.

Reception Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Main House: 358 sq.m / 3,853 sq.ft Bedroom The Outlook: 47.5 sq.m / 511 sq.ft Bathroom Cart Shed / Office: 18 sq.m / 197 sq.ft Outbuildings: 44 sq.m / 474 sq.ft Kitchen/Utility Total: 467.5 sq.m / 5,035 sq.ft Storage This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars. Terrace Recreation

Second Floor

Cellar

First Floor

Ground Floor

Ground Floor (The Outlook) View from the Cart shed/office

View from The Outlook Cart shed/Office

The Outlook

Outside To the front of the house is the charming former cartshed which has been converted into a beautifully fitted office. To the north east of the house in an elevated setting is The Outlook, a substantial brick and tile building of two rooms, kitchenette and WC, which offers further Internal of the cart shed/office potential. (Subject to obtaining the usual planning consents).

Gardens and Grounds Bedford Farmhouse is approached off Bedford Lane which is is a row of pleached trees creating an avenue into further expanse a private track/bridleway into a parking area to the front of the of lawn. Tucked away is the shed housing the equipment for the pool garaging. Gently rising steps and double gates lead into the garden and a further garden shed. Rising up on the northern side behind with stone retaining walls and a York stone pathway leading up to the garden is a gently sloping field. On the eastern side, a pathway the front door. To the front of the house are beautifully manicured leads up to a further field, which runs along the northern boundary. gardens with well stocked beds, lawns and grassed areas beyond. Discretely tucked away also is a greenhouse. On the western side is a substantial York stone terrace and an Situated on the southern side of Bedford Lane is a further field L-shaped loggia area with an established wisteria. This area is again with an area where there is an old disused tennis court. All in all the banked by stone retaining walls with less formal grassed areas setting and grounds of Bedford Farmhouse are very special and beyond and well stocked, beautifully maintained flower borders. A enjoy the most wonderful views to the south over the adjoining valley. wrought iron gate leads through to the swimming pool areas with a safety cover and paved surround. Beyond a Hornbeam hedge, there

Services We are advised by our clients that the property has mains water, electricity, oil-fired central heating and private drainage. Propane gas heating for the swimming pool and for the Outlook. Local Authority Waverley Borough Council – 01483 523333 Directions (GU8 6NN) From Guildford follow the A3 towards Portsmouth. After about 5 miles south of Guildford you pass the exit at the Milford Junction and the A283. After a further 3 miles take the slip road to Thursley and Bowlhead Green. At the top of the slip road turn off right and proceed over the A3. At the next T-junction turn left and after about 200 yards as the road bears round to the right, bear left into Old Portsmouth Road. After about 300 yards, turn right into Boundless Road. Follow this road for 0.4 miles and turn left into Bedford Lane. Pass under the A3 and then at the immediate T-junction, turn right into Bedford Lane. Follow this for 0.4 miles into the valley and Bedford Farmhouse can be found on the right hand side. Viewing Viewing is strictly by appointment through Knight Frank.

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