MERRIEDOWN Franksfield, , GU5 9SS

MERRIEDOWN Franksfield

Peaslake, Guildford, GU5 9SS

A charming cottage set at the end of a no through lane on the edge of Peaslake offering unusually spacious accommodation with lovely gardens in a tranquil setting and with direct access to footpaths and bridleways leading onto The Hurtwood

3 BEDROOMS: 2 BATH / SHOWER ROOMS: ENTRANCE HALL: CLOAKROOM: DRAWING ROOM: SITTING ROOM: STUDY: KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: DINING ROOM: CONSERVATORY: UTILITY /BOOT ROOM: DOUBLE GARAGE: BIKE SHED: GARDEN STORE: WORKSHOP: PRIVATE COTTAGE GARDENS, IN ALL 0.41 ACRE

Village – 1/3 mile, Guildford (Waterloo 38 mins) – 7 miles, Gomshall Station 3 miles, Cranleigh 4.5 miles

01483 300 300 www.hillclements.com 6 Quarry Street, Guildford Surrey GU1 3UR [email protected]

THE LOCATION Merriedown occupies a tranquil and enviable location on the edge of the village of Peaslake. This most sought after village nestles in the heart of the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing acres of protected countryside, ideal for country pursuits and yet also very accessible to major transport links. Peaslake boasts a village store, post office, church, Public house and restaurant, garage and an excellent local Free school all of which combine to engender a great village community. Other villages, such as and further provide for day to day needs, in particular the Kingfisher Farm shop in Abinger and local convenience store in Shere. More comprehensive facilities can be found in Guildford, and Cranleigh which provide excellent shopping and recreational facilities. The area has a very good selection of schools including, the excellent Peaslake Free School, Cranleigh, St Catherine’s at Bramley, Duke of Kent in Ewhurst, Belmont in , Cranmore at West Horsley and St Teresa’s in Effingham, The Royal Grammar School, Tormead, Lanesborough and Guildford High School in Guildford. Communications in the area are extremely good with excellent road links within easy reach. The A3 is approximately 7.5 miles to the north and provides access to the M25 and the south coast. Rail communications are good with fast trains running from Guildford and Woking, branch lines can be reached at Effingham and Clandon and Gomshall runs on the Gatwick to Reading line and links with Guildford. THE PROPERTY Merriedown is a delightful semi detached home which enjoys spacious and bright accommodation and with a lovely blend of formal reception rooms and a more informal kitchen, family & dining room. Located at the end of a spur of Franksfield, tucked away with direct access to footpaths and bridleways leading

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to the village, The Hurtwood and Holmbury Hill you could not want for a better position to enjoy all that the area has to offer. The southerly orientation of the property ensures the house and garden are bathed in sunlight. OUTSIDE Set a short distance away from the house is a spacious parking area and double garage. The gardens offer a good degree of privacy and a southerly aspect. A short distance from the house is a range of timber outbuildings currently used as a workshop, garden store and a bike shed. Interspersed amongst broad lawned areas are distinctive specimen trees, shrubs and flower borders.

DIRECTIONS From Guildford follow the A25 towards Dorking. Continue along here bypassing Shere and as you enter Gomshall turn right into Queen Street, opposite the petrol station. Continue along this road, continuing straight ahead into Burrows Lane, over the level crossing and continue up to a T junction. Turn left towards Peaslake, continuing for approximately 1 mile passing Wonham Way and Crest Hill on your left. Continue along here and turn left into Hoe Lane. Follow this up and around and as you drop back down continue straight ahead into Franksfield. Take your first right and then continue straight ahead past the post box and the driveway to Merriedown will be on your right

01483 300 300 www.hillclements.com 6 Quarry Street, Guildford Surrey GU1 3UR [email protected]