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
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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
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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
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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. Bedroom 4 The master bedroom is equipped with 3.13m x 1.86m 10’2” x 6’1” an en-suite shower room and there is a luxuriously appointed family bathroom. N
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GROUND FLOOR The Charnwood is a spacious 4 bedroom detached home designed for family living. A large reception hall affords access to the impressive kitchen with adjoining family and dining areas, the living room with feature bay and useful study. Upstairs, both master Plot 6 – THE CHARNWOOD bedroom and bedroom 2 enjoy the advantage of en-suites, with the master bedroom 6 Kitchen / Family / Dining Bedroom 1 additionally benefiting from a dressing area. 9.38m x 4.85m 30’7” x 15’9” 3.97m x 4.74m 13’0” x 15’5”
An attached single garage provides access to Living Room Bedroom 2 the garden, which backs onto woodland. 3.75m x 4.20m 12’3” x 13’7” 3.75m x 3.80m 12’3” x 12’4”
Study Bedroom 3 3.08m x 2.22m 10’1” x 7’2” 3.62m x 1.95m 11’8” x 6’3”
Bedroom 4 3.08m x 2.22m 10’1” x 7’2” N
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GROUND FLOOR Occupying the largest plot at Forest Walk, The Leighfield is a substantial 4 bedroom family home offering generous living accommodation. All principal reception rooms are accessible from the large, welcoming reception hall, including the 7 Plot 7 – THE LEIGHFIELD open-plan kitchen/dining/family space with its fireplace and double doors Kitchen / Family / Dining Bedroom 1 onto the rear garden. 9.38m x 4.85m 30’7” x 15’9” 3.97m x 4.74m 13’0” x 15’5”
On the first floor four good sized bedrooms Living Room Bedroom 2 include the master suite with its dressing 3.75m x 4.20m 12’3” x 13’7” 3.75m x 3.80m 12’3” x 12’4” area and second bedroom with en-suite Study Bedroom 3 shower room. There is a double car-port 3.08m x 2.22m 10’1” x 7’2” 3.62m x 1.95m 11’8” x 6’3” to the side of the property. Bedroom 4 3.08m x 2.22m 10’1” x 7’2” N
Computer generated illustrations are indicative only. S – Store ES – Ensuite AC – Airing Cupboard C – Cupboard D – Dressing Area FOREST WALK THE SELWOOD & WINTERFOLD Plot 8 & 9 | 3 bedroom homes
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Kitchen/ Breakfast Room These 3 bedroom homes, with their traditional mixture of brick and tile hanging, both offer well-planned living accommodation. Plot 8 Each has a beautifully equipped kitchen GROUND FLOOR with a comprehensive range of integrated appliances, downstairs cloakroom and living room with double doors onto the rear 8 9 gardens. On the first floor, both homes feature Plot 8 – THE SELWOOD Plot 9 – THE WINTERFOLD en-suite shower rooms, two further bedrooms Living / Dining Room Bedroom 1 Living / Dining Room Bedroom 1 and family bathroom. Two parking spaces are 5.03m x 4.77m 16’5” x 15’6” 3.75m x 4.12m 12’3” x 13’5” 4.89m x 3.09m 16’0” x 10’1” 4.89m x 2.87m 16’0” x 9’4” provided for each home. Kitchen / Breakfast Room Bedroom 2 Kitchen / Breakfast Room Bedroom 2 2.91m x 3.95m 9’5” x 12’9” 2.49m x 3.65m 8’2” x 11’9” 4.89m x 3.77m 16’0” x 12’3” 2.20m x 3.09m 7’2” x 10’1”
Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 2.38m x 2.56m 7’8” x 8’3” 2.52m x 2.21m 8’2” x 7’2”
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Computer generated illustrations are indicative only. S – Store ES – Ensuite W – Wardrobe AC – Airing Cupboard FOREST WALK THE GREENWOOD Plot 10 | 4 bedroom home
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Fronting directly onto Back Lane and with its own private access, The Greenwood is an individually designed detached 4 bedroom home with attractive timber cladding at first floor level. From the reception hall you can make your way through to the large open-plan Plot 10 – THE GREENWOOD kitchen/family/dining room or the living room, with its feature bay and fireplace. There’s Kitchen / Family / Dining Room Bedroom 1 also a useful utility room off the kitchen with 5.89m x 6.24m 19’3” x 20’4” 3.40m x 2.92m 11’1” x 9’6” side door access to the adjoining car-port Living Room Bedroom 2 area. Generously sized bedrooms include 3.75m x 5.47m 12’3” x 17’9” 3.87m x 3.24m 12’6” x 10’6” the master with its en suite shower room. 10 Bedroom 3 The Greenwood will be independent of the 2.77m x 4.03m 9’0” x 13’2” management company of the development. Bedroom 4 2.23m x 2.76m 7’3” x 9’0” N
Computer generated illustrations are indicative only. S – Store ES – Ensuite AC – Airing Cupboard FOREST WALK THE BRIGHSTONE Plot 11 | 4 bedroom homes
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Reflecting the style of The Greenwood, The Brighstone also features timber cladding. This detached home provides spacious GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR living accommodation over three floors. The kitchen/dining/family room, with its adjoining utility room, is the perfect space Plot 11 – THE BRIGHSTONE to entertain guests, while the separate living room and study both allow for a quiet retreat. Kitchen / Dining Room Bedroom 1 The master bedroom, on the first floor, 6.12m x 4.77m 20’0” x 15’6” 3.74m x 3.62m 12’2” x 11’8” enjoys the luxury of a walk-in dressing area Living Room Dressing Area with fitted wardrobes, in addition to a stylish 4.40m x 3.62m 14’4” x 11’8” 2.21m x 2.95m 7’2” x 9’6” en-suite shower room. With two further bedrooms and family bathroom on this Study Bedroom 2 11 2.26m x 2.11m 7’4” x 6’9” 3.23m x 3.31m 10’5” x 10’8” floor and a self-contained second floor suite, The Brighstone ticks all the boxes Bedroom 3 for luxury living. 2.71m x 3.31m 8’8” x 10’8”
The Brighstone will be independent of the N Bedroom 4 management company of the development. 3.25m x 4.77m 10’6” x 15’6”
Computer generated illustrations are indicative only. S – Store ES – Ensuite AC – Airing Cupboard D – Dressing Area W – Wardrobe SPECIFICATION | LUXURIOUSLY APPOINTED FOREST WALK
DESIGNED FOR MODERN
LIVING Kitchen Electrical and Heating • Fully fitted designer kitchens with • Gas fired central heating with stone worktops and upstands thermostatic valves • Built in Neff stainless steel single oven • Recessed chrome downlighters to kitchens, • 5 ring Neff gas hob with combi-oven bathrooms, en suites and cloakrooms • Integrated fridge-freezer • Separate back up immersion for hot water • Integrated dishwasher • Prewired to accept TV/FM aerial • Integrated washer-dryer (not in utility rooms) included and SkyQ to lounge • TV and BT points to lounge and all bedrooms Bathrooms & En Suites • Provision for cordless vacuum cleaner • White sanitaryware by Porcelanosa with chrome taps and fittings • USB sockets to all bedrooms • Fully tiled walls and floors with half • Woodburner included in plots 1, 6, 7, 8, 10 & 11 height wall tiling to cloakrooms • Chrome towel rails to bathrooms Outside and en suites • Paved paths and patios • Shaver point • Outside water tap and power point • Recessed mirrored cabinets • External front lighting to all homes
Internal finishes Security • Walnut veneered doors with chrome furniture and • Smoke alarms hardwired to mains door hinges supply with battery back up • Smooth painted ceilings • 10 year Premier Guarantee • Internal walls painted in Strong White emulsion build warranty • Wardrobes to master bedroom
Photography depicts previous Metis Homes developments. DEVELOPER | METIS HOMES FOREST WALK
HIGHLIGHTS
WhatHouse? - Best Small Housebuilder Gold Winner 2017 WhatHouse? - Best Small Housebuilder Silver Winner 2016 High quality homes Thoughtful interior design Striking architecture Integrity throughout A commitment to customer care
METIS HOMES MODERN HOMES TRADITIONAL VALUES
Metis Homes is a multiple award winning, experienced and respected new homes builder, providing high quality new homes across Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset. We were crowned the UK’s Best Small Housebuilder, winning Gold at the WhatHouse? Awards 2017. We choose prime locations where people want to live and offer bespoke homes designed with great care to enhance the local area and exceed our customers’ expectations. Our developments range from traditional homes in the countryside to exciting town centre schemes, and from small apartments to luxury houses. The name ‘Metis Homes’ was inspired by the Titan goddess Metis, who is associated with good planning, skill and craft – values that are at the heart of everything we do. A31
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