THE TIMBERS •

THE TIMBERS ELSTEAD • SURREY

Elstead Village Centre 1.5 miles • 6.8 miles • Guildford 13.3 miles • Central London 42 miles (Distances are approximate)

A distinguished family house in wonderful established gardens

Accommodation

Entrance hall Drawing room Dining room Family room Study Sun room Kitchen/breakfast room Cloakroom Utility Room

Master bedroom with en suite bathroom Guest bedroom suite Two further bedrooms Family bathroom

Double garage with stores behind

Imposing summerhouse

Barn incorporating store area and 2 stables

Heated swimming pool

Beautifully maintained mature gardens Paddock area Informal “wildlife” area with 2 ponds

In all about 3.57 acres

Knight Frank LLP 2 – 3 Eastgate Court, High Street, Guildford GU1 3DE Tel: +44 1483 565171 [email protected] www.knightfrank.co.uk

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. Situation The Timbers is located on the western side of the village of Elstead in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a village shop, other independent shops, public houses and a church.

• Farnham Station 6.1 miles T (London Waterloo from 55 minutes) • Guildford Station 13 miles (London Waterloo from 34 minutes) E • Aldro, • Heights, Frensham • Edgborough, Frensham • Prior’s Field, • St Catherine’s, Bramley • Charterhouse, Godalming • Barrow Hills, • School, Cranleigh M • A3 2.4 miles () • M25 29 miles A • London Heathrow 30 miles • London Gatwick 38 miles H • Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester P • Cowdray Park, Midhurst G • , • , Surrey • West Surrey, Enton s • Chichester, West Sussex Description The Timbers, we are advised, dates back to 1931 and was with a more ‘formal end’ on the south west with the built for Jack Billmeir, a colourful local businessman who drawing room and sun room, whilst at the opposite end made his fortune in the shipping industry. Consequently is a substantial family room with the study off. All of the there are oak beams and intricate wood carvings that rooms enjoy an outlook onto the wonderful surrounding feature in The Timbers, which are believed to have come gardens. from old ships. The house has been built in the style of an On the first floor there are four bedrooms incorporating two Elizabethan farmhouse and there is extensive oakwork to suites and there is space over the family room to create the windows, floors, ceilings, doors and panelling. more bedrooms, subject to obtaining the usual planning The house offers both cosy and family accommodation consents.

Outside Situated to the front is the double garage having a wine store abutted by the beginning of the formal gardens with a lawn surrounded by paving. The gardens are principally laid to and wood store behind. In addition, there is an imposing and well stocked flower and shrub borders. The front of lawn interspersed with numerous shrub borders, providing a summer house and a substantial barn incorporating two the house is clad in Virginia creeper with a mature wisteria. mass of colour throughout the year. Beyond the swimming stables and a large store area. Extending around the side of the house is a brick and York pool area is an expanse of lawn which now encompasses a Gardens and Grounds stone pathway which opens up into a substantial terrace post and rail fence. Tucked away surrounded by a mass of area. The gardens which are a wonderful feature of the rhododendrons is a very striking summer house. Beyond the The Timbers is approached through electric wrought iron property clearly have over the years been thoughtfully paddock is a less formal “wildlife area” with two ponds and a gates into an impressive York stone and brick driveway that landscaped. To the south west french doors from the sun central weeping willow. Adjacent to this is a raised deck area. sweeps around two central beds, one incorporating a water room open on to a pretty sun trap garden, planted with roses feature. The gardens to the front are bordered by high level The gardens provide a very special and mature setting and lavender and enclosed by mature yew hedging. hedging and encompass manicured hedges, mature pines with an extensive variety of plants incorporating azaleas, and rhododendrons. Extending away from the rear of the house is a feature rhododendrons, hydrangeas, mature conifers, liquid amber, An opening off the driveway leads up to the front door pond, a rose clad arbour and the swimming pool area, magnolias, cornus, roses and lavender. Reception Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Main House = 3591 sq ft/333 sq m Bedroom Garage = 372 sq ft/35 sq m Bathroom Stables & Barn = 744 sq ft/69 sq m Kitchen/Utility Summer House = 185 sq ft/17 sq m Wine Stores = 176 sq ft/16 sq m Storage Total = 5068 sq ft/470 sq m Terrace

Ground Floor

First Floor

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Services We are advised by our clients that the property has mains water, electricity, drainage and gas fired central heating.

Fixtures and Fittings All items usually known as tenants’ fixtures and fittings, whether mentioned or not in these sales particulars are excluded from the sales but may be available by separate negotiations. Such items include all fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, domestic electrical items, garden equipment and machinery.

Local Authority Waverley Borough Council. Tel: 01483 523333

Tenure Freehold

Directions (GU8 6LW) From Guildford take the A3 southbound leaving at Milford exit. At the roundabout take the third exit and proceed back over the A3. At the next roundabout take the B3110 to Elstead. Upon reaching Elstead village green turn left onto the Thursley Road and after approximately 1.4 miles just after passing Elstead Moat on the left, turn right into the driveway of The Timbers.

Viewings Viewings are arranged by prior appointment strictly through Knight Frank LLP.

Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names. Photographs: August 2016. Particulars: September 2016. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.