Chaucers SEALE • FARNHAM • SURREY
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Chaucers SEALE • FARNHAM • SURREY Chaucers PUTTENHAM ROAD • SEALE • FARNHAM • SURREY Magnificent detached family home with inspiring views across open countryside Ground Floor Reception hall • Drawing room • Sitting room • Study • Family room • Dining room Kitchen with separate breakfast area • utility and downstairs loo First Floor Master bedroom with built-in wardrobe and en-suite bath and shower room Guest bedroom with en-suite shower room • 3 further double bedrooms • Family bathroom Garden and Grounds Double garage with loft space • Tennis court • Summerhouse • Garden sheds • Lawns • Paddocks Adjoining fields • Parking • Extended driveway In all about 4.2 acres (1.7ha) Savills 39 Downing Street Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PH 01252 729000 [email protected] www.savills.co.uk Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text. Situation Chaucers is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the sought after village of Seale, which has a charming 12th century church and is home to the Hampton Estate whose farmland borders the whole area. The village of Seale is located between the county town of Guildford and Georgian market town of Farnham. Between them they offer a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities, with mainline rail services to London Waterloo taking approximately 38 and 55 minutes, respectively. Other transport links for the commuter are also in close proximity, with the nearby A31 linking to the A3 which gives access to London, the M25 (J10) and the national motorway network and the A331 (Blackwater Valley) linking the A31 to the M3. Heathrow (approximately a 33-minute drive), Gatwick (approximately a 47-minute drive) and Southampton airport (approximately a 55-minute drive) are readily accessible. The surrounding countryside offers excellent walking, cycling and riding in the Surrey Hills and also lies on the Pilgrim’s Way. • Guildford 7.9 miles (12.7 km) – trains to London Waterloo from 38 minutes • Farnham 5.1 miles (8.2 km) – trains to London Waterloo from 55 minutes • London 45 miles (72.4 km) • M3 (Junc. 4A) 10 miles (16.1 km) • Fleet 9.7 miles (15.6 km) All distances and times are approximate. Description Chaucers is an impressive detached family home surrounded by its own land leading onto fields with views to Seale church. Understood to be built in the 1930’s, this handsome family home has an inspirational effect with far reaching views of the beautiful surrounding countryside. The property is accessed down a private driveway and a gated entrance which creates an immediate impression of seclusion. On entering the house you are greeted with elegant decor which immediately creates an inviting environment. The reception hall adjoins a triple aspect dining room, ideal for entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with a range of oak units, an island with a built-in wine rack, African slate flooring, a separate breakfast area and has an open fireplace fitted with a woodburner. The garden terrace can be accessed via the kitchen through double doors. The kitchen flows through to the family room off which is a utility room fitted with units, a sink and downstairs toilet. The drawing room has a triple aspect, an open fireplace, superb views of adjoining fields and a pair of doors which lead to the west facing terrace, tennis court and lawns. The double aspect study is off the drawing room, adjacent to the reception hall and has views both to the front and to the west. A separate sitting room has views over the garden, a pretty bay window and a beehive fireplace. The first floor comprises five double bedrooms, a family bathroom, an airing cupboard and a built-in bookshelf in the hallway. The master bedroom with delightful views has an en-suite fitted with a double sink unit, a bath and a shower. The four remaining bedrooms each have either an en-suite or wash facility. The loft can be converted into additional accommodation subject to the necessary consents. Chaucers Gross internal area (approx.) Main House = 3,245 sq ft / 301 sq m For identification only - Not to scale Ground Floor First Floor Garden & Grounds Chaucers is approached via a long driveway flanked by its own paddocks and is set beautifully within its garden and grounds. Immediately adjoining the south side of the house the terrace leads on to a tiered lawn with dry stone walling, planted with specimen shrubs and dotted with mature trees including copper beech, blue cedar and oak. Beyond the terrace on the western side of the house, there are steps to the tennis court. To the east there is a small walled garden accessed from the kitchen and family room. The remaining grounds are park-like and may easily be fenced to create paddocks. Tenure Freehold Local Authority Guildford Borough Council - 01483 505050 Services Mains water, electricity and gas. Private drainage EPC Rating = D Directions (GU10 1HP) From London take the A3 passing the exit to Guildford and take the A31 heading over the Hog’s Back towards Farnham. After 4.5 miles, take the exit signposted to Seale/ Tongham/Runfold. Following the exit you then turn left onto Elstead Road, continue for approximately 0.4 miles and turn left onto Puttenham Road. Continue on Puttenham Road for approximately 0.2 miles and then take a sharp left signposted to Chaucers. Continue down an extended driveway and Chaucers is on your left hand side. From Farnham town centre, take the A31 towards Guildford. Proceed over the Shepherd and Flock roundabout and after a short distance take the exit to Runfold/Tongham/ Seale. At the next junction turn left onto the Guildford Road. At the sharp left hand bend, turn right onto Seale Lane. Follow the lane past the church in Seale and bear left onto Puttenham Road. The drive to Chaucers is on the left hand side after 0.2 miles. Postal Address Chaucers, Puttenham Road, Seale, Farnham, Surrey GU10 1HP Fixtures & Fittings Certain fixtures and fittings such as the fitted carpets and curtains, light fittings inc. shades and garden statuary are specifically excluded from the sale, but may be available Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or by separate negotiation. warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs Viewings and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by Strictly by appointment with Savills. If there are any points that are of particular inspection or otherwise. Ref: RM611092. Brochure produced February 2016. importance to you, we invite you to discuss them with us, especially before you travel to Kingfisher Print and Design 01803 867087. LD 16/02/11 view the property. .