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AWARD-WINNING EXCELLENCE Adam O’Brien receives the Gold Award for Best Small Housebuilder at the 2017 WhatHouse? Awards. For two years running Metis Homes has impressed the In summing up, the judges stated ‘you sense a builder judges of the prestigious WhatHouse? Awards, achieving with happy staff and happy customers and a strong culture the outstanding accolade of Best Small Housebuilder established within a decade of business. Simple ambitions, Gold Award at this year’s event, following our win of but not so easy to realise. A gold standard set.’ Silver last year, underlining our commitment to excellence This award bears testament to our ambition to place in all that we do. high quality design, specification and build standards, The judges highlighted our 100% success in achieving allied to first class customer service, at the forefront planning on all submitted projects, demonstrating our of our operations. stakeholder engagement and community collaboration, Choose one of our homes at Forest Walk and you too adding that – ‘Town or country it meets the architectural can reap the benefits of our award-winning standards. challenge and adds to the local scene, with sympathetic landscaping another string to its bow’. LOCATION | BUCKS HORN OAK FOREST WALK LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS Beautiful countryside vistas Alice Holt Forest on your doorstep Blacknest Golf & Country Club 6 minutes from Bentley Station 7 minutes from the A31 CONNECTED COUNTRY LIVING Surrounded by acres of ancient woodland, and with miles of open country beyond, the quiet community of Bucks Horn Oak is an idyllic setting in which to put down roots. There’s no traffic rushing past the door, just a gentle tranquillity you will cherish every time you step outside. Within this beautiful leafy location, multiple award-winning developer Metis Homes is introducing an exclusive new collection of just eight superb three and four bedroom homes, designed to combine modern family living with all that the great outdoors can offer. Just a few minutes’ drive from Farnham, with a choice of friendly country pubs on the doorstep and the popular Blacknest Golf and Country Club nearby, these homes are the epitome of connected country living. LOCAL AREA | FARNHAM FOREST WALK HIGHLIGHTS 4 miles from Forest Walk Characterful shops & restaurants Monthly farmers market Farnham Castle University of the Creative Arts DISCOVER THE HIDDEN DELIGHTS OF FARNHAM Just over four miles away, the town of Farnham is steeped in history, with a 12th century castle overlooking the town, complete with 320 acres of medieval deer park. Down in the valley, the narrow streets and delightful courtyards are lively and welcoming with a wide variety of shops, restaurants, cafés, pubs and art galleries, many of which are housed in listed buildings: Farnham boasts some of the finest Georgian architecture in the South of England. In addition to a large Waitrose and Sainsbury’s, there are regular farmers’ markets, along with a weekly Country Market and a monthly market at Farnham Maltings, the town’s vibrant community arts centre. The renowned University of Creative Arts is here, an example of the quality educational establishments that feature in the area, including Barfield, Frensham Heights, Edgeborough and More House School. LOCAL AREA | FARNHAM FOREST WALK SHOPPING HISTORIC CHARM UNIQUE FINDS AND VINTAGE AND EVERY BOUTIQUES MODERN AMENITY Hand-made jewellery, lingerie, bicycles and musical instruments: with everything from its own family-run department store, to Beverley Edmondon’s bespoke millinery and the independent shoe store, Zapita, Farnham is much more than a traditional market town. Home stores are a particular speciality, from lifestyle haven Neptune to contemporary interior designer Claire Laughland. Antiques aficionados will love the Bourne Mill and Antiques Warehouse, while The Packhouse is a one-stop shop for interior inspiration and vintage finds. LEISURE FIND TIME TO RELAX AND UNWIND With a diverse range of concerts at The Maltings, regular movies, blues nights and acoustic gigs, a youth choir, annual carnival and its own theatre company, Farnham is a thriving cultural centre. It also hosts some of the finest contemporary art galleries around. Sports and leisure are equally well- represented, with cricket, rugby, hockey, two football clubs and a choice of additional leisure facilities. Or you could simply take a stroll in one of the town’s tranquil parks. FOOD & DRINK A CULINARY JOURNEY OF FL AVOURS Traditional Italian, fragrant Thai, authentic Indian, exquisite Chinese: Farnham’s diverse range of bars and restaurants offer an eclectic menu of tastes and experiences from all corners of the globe. Even the ubiquitous chains are tempting, with Zizzi, Bill’s, Brasserie Blanc and Côte among the most popular. Gastro-pubs such as The Spotted Cow, The Duke of Cambridge and The Royal Oak serve delicious British cuisine, while the Lion and Lamb Café and the Downing Street Deli are Farnham’s own lunchtime legends. TRAVEL | COMMUTING FOREST WALK TRAINS FROM FARNHAM STATION 59 25 MINS MINS WATERLOO WOKING DRIVING FROM FOREST WALK BENTLEY: 2 miles FARNHAM: 4 miles ALTON : 7 miles A31: 3 miles M3: 13 miles ON TRACK FOR TR AVEL AT EVERY PACE Located on a quiet lane just off the A325 between Farnham and Bordon, Forest Walk is within 3 miles of the A31 to Alton and 7.5 miles of the main A3 between Hindhead and Petersfield. Regular bus services run between Bucks Horn Oak and Farnham, 4 miles to the north-east. The nearest train station is at Bentley, a 5 minute journey away, from where trains will take just over an hour to reach Waterloo, while trains from Farnham station can be in London in under an hour. Heathrow is 36 miles away while Gatwick is just over an hour’s drive. For a slower pace, step back in time and sample the delights of the Watercress Line at nearby Alton. LEISURE | ALICE HOLT FOREST FOREST WALK Cycling Widely regarded as a national centre of excellence for cycling, Stunning countryside is the hallmark of this beautiful corner of England, the undulating tracks are ideal for introducing youngsters to the where miles of footpaths meander through National Trust land. With activity, allowing the whole family TIME OUT the North Downs and Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to explore many hidden corners so close, the rolling chalk downs, flower rich grasslands, acid heaths of the forest. THE GREAT and ancient woodlands offer an ideal haven for wildlife, while the sandy beaches at Frensham Ponds provide the perfect playground for nature OUTDOORS lovers of all ages, along with swimming, sailing and fishing. Just beyond Alice Holt Forest, which is virtually on the doorstep, Frensham Common shares some of the best walking, riding and cycling in southern England. Go Ape The area boasts an excellent choice of golf clubs, all within a short drive, AWAITS Release your inner Tarzan: Go Ape while Blacknest Golf and Country Club offers a gym and spa. offers fun filled days out of canopy exploring, trail blazing and obstacles for all the family. Glenbervie Inclosure A325 Alice Holt Forest Alice Holt Visitor Centre Bucks Horn Oak Willows Green Inclosure Abbots Wood KEY Family Cycle Trail (3 miles) Lodge Pond Trail (2.5 miles) Easy Access Trail (1.5 miles) Habitat Trail (0.6 miles) Family walks Willows Green Trail (0.5 miles) Alice Holt is the perfect place to refresh body, mind and spirit with Cycleway a walk in the forest. From gentle strolls along the Habitat Trail to the long-distance Shipwrights Way, Picnic area there are trails for all abilities. SITE PLAN FOREST WALK 7 8 9 6 Shared equity homes 2 1 PERFECTLY 10 PLANNED 11 WITH A FOREST BACKDROP THE ASHDOWN 1 8 THE SELWOOD 4 bedroom home 3 bedroom home A curtain of green encircles Forest Walk, with Alice Holt THE SHERWOOD THE WINTERFOLD Forest providing a verdant boundary to this exclusive 2 9 collection of homes. Designed to perfectly harmonise 3 bedroom home 3 bedroom home N with their lush rural setting, the majority of homes have THE CHARNWOOD THE GREENWOOD their own private driveway and all have ample parking 6 10 4 bedroom home 4 bedroom home and generous, secluded gardens. THE LEIGHFIELD THE BRIGHSTONE 7 11 4 bedroom home 4 bedroom home Computer generated illustrations are indicative only. FOREST WALK THE ASHDOWN & SHERWOOD Plots 1 & 2 | 3 & 4 bedroom homes Bedroom 1 W Bedroom 4 Bedroom 3 ES Bedroom 2 AC Bath AC Bath Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 ES Bedroom 1 FIRST FLOOR Living/Dining Room Living/Dining Room Kitchen/ S S Breakfast Room Plot 2 WC WC Kitchen/ Breakfast Room Tucked away within Forest Walk, these GROUND FLOOR Plot 1 attractive 3 and 4 bedroom homes both back onto dense woodland. Plot 1, The Ashdown has a large kitchen with island breakfast bar and double doors leading to the side of the house. The generously Plot 1 – THE ASHDOWN Plot 2 – THE SHERWOOD proportioned living/dining room features an open fireplace with woodburner and double Living / Dining Room Bedroom 1 Living / Dining Room Bedroom 1 7.05m x 5.44m 23’1” x 17’8” 3.75m x 4.56m 12’3” x 14’9” 4.89m x 3.09m 16’0” x 10’1” 4.89m x 2.87m 16’0” x 9’4” doors opening onto the rear garden. Upstairs, 2 the master bedroom features fitted wardrobes Kitchen / Breakfast Room Bedroom 2 Kitchen / Breakfast Room Bedroom 2 and en-suite shower room. 1 4.23m x 4.45m 13’8” x 14’5” 3.85m x 2.85m 12’6” x 9’3” 4.89m x 3.77m 16’0” x 12’3” 2.20m x 3.09m 7’2” x 10’1” Plot 2, The Sherwood features a kitchen/ Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 breakfast room with feature bay and living/ 3.03m x 4.01m 9’9” x 13’1” 2.52m x 2.21m 8’2” x 7’2” dining room opening onto rear patio.