The Lime House RUSHMOOR • TILFORD • SURREY • GU10 2EY The Lime House RUSHMOOR • TILFORD • SURREY • GU10 2EY Georgian Country House set in a private position amongst magnificent gardens & grounds, close to Frensham Common

Farnham 5.5 miles (London Waterloo from 55 minutes) Haslemere 7 miles (London Waterloo from 49 minutes) • Guildford 14 miles A3 3.9 miles • London Heathrow 35.5 miles • Central London 44 miles (All mileages are approximate)

Ground Floor: Reception hall • drawing room with music area • dining room • study • kitchen • orangery family room • utility room • larder and two cloakrooms

First Floor: Spacious circular landing • master bedroom suite with en suite bathroom and dressing room/bedroom 7 • guest bedroom with en suite bathroom 3 further bedrooms and family bathroom

Second floor: Large bedroom/playroom

Outside : South facing patio terrace • large stone barn • summer house heated swimming pool • gazebo • tennis court

In all about 2.5 acres

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Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text. Situation The Lime House occupies a wonderful semi-rural position on the edge of Rushmoor village, in a peaceful location well positioned for walking and riding opportunities, some directly accessed from the house, with National Trust heath land and several local beauty spots including The Frensham Ponds, Devil’s Jumps, The Devil’s Punchbowl and The Flashes nature reserve all within close proximity. The Lime House lies within the Green Belt in The Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and in an Area of Great Landscape Value with the protection that implies.

Local amenities include a village shop at Tilford, Churt and Frensham for daily needs, whilst a wider range of shopping and leisure amenities is available at Farnham and Haslemere.

Communications are good with ready access to the A3 at Hindhead connecting London and the coast and linking with the M25 at Wisley for the airports. Lying equi-distant between Farnham and Haslemere, there is a choice of fast and frequent train services into London with journey time from Haslemere of around 50 minutes.

There is a wide choice of state and private schools including village primary schools in Tilford, Frensham and Churt, The Royal School at Hindhead, Frensham Heights, Aldro, Highfield, Amesbury, Salesian College, St Edmund’s, Barrow Hills, King Edwards at Witley, Charterhouse, and Priors Field amongst many others.

Recreational and sporting opportunities include golf at a number of clubs in the area including Hankley Common, The Sands at Farnham, Old Thorns at Liphook, Cowdray Park and Goodwood. There is also racing at Fontwell Park, polo at Midhurst, racing and flying at Goodwood, shooting at Bisley and sailing at Frensham and Chichester.

The full height hall, showcasing the wide and positioned for al fresco dining, with the gardens gently circling staircase, leads to the formal dining and pool area beyond. room, a perfect space for entertaining. The sweeping staircase arrives at a central landing The heart of this home is arguably the kitchen, looking down on the entrance hall. On the first which opens onto the beautiful orangery with floor is the large master bedroom suite with en garden views and the large family room. This suite bathroom and separate dressing room/ area is ideally laid out and proportioned for bedroom. The three windows in the master contemporary family living. The kitchen is bedroom offer beautiful views over the garden. attractively presented and carefully thought out There are a further four double bedrooms on this to work well for a chef, with a central island unit, floor arranged around the central landing, one en Description The Lime House is approached via a tree lined, sweeping gravel drive, The impressive front door opens into a welcoming and full height four oven gas fired AGA and a range of integrated suite, which has doors out onto a roof terrace and the others with the use of the family bathroom. The Lime House, with its elegant and impressive symmetrical leading from Lowicks Road through stone pillared electric gates. As entrance hall of grand proportions, which are found throughout the appliances including, an electric oven and hob, All bedrooms benefit from built-in wardrobes. Regency facade complimented by the notable Welsh slate roof, the gates open, the idyllic gardens and exciting architecture of The house, the drawing room and study positioned on either side of the dishwasher and fridge. The built-in wall and floor There is a further large bedroom on the second occupies a private position surrounded by glorious grounds. It Lime House become immediately apparent; a real haven, privately front door, with oak parquet flooring throughout the main reception units, hand carved in English oak are beautifully floor which doubles up well as an upstairs is believed to have been built in the early 19th century, when the tucked away, whilst being just on the edge of the village and close to rooms. The elegant drawing room is light and spacious with a large intricate. The adjoining orangery floods the room playroom. villages of Rushmoor, Tilford and Frensham gained popularity, due local amenities. The drive arrives at the front of the house at a large open fireplace and French windows opening onto the south facing with light, with four sets of French windows to the rise in sheep farming and hop growing. turning area with ample parking space for several cars. terrace. It also benefits from a separate area ideal as a music room. leading out onto the south facing terrace, ideally THE LIME HOUSE Gross internal area (approx.) Main House = 4,846 sq ft / 450 sq m Barn = 839 sq ft / 78 sq m Total = 5,685 sq ft / 528 sq m Gardens and Grounds For identifi cation only - Not to scale Th e gardens are beautifully maintained and mostly laid to lawns which are largely fl at. Within the garden are many colourful planted borders and stunning specimen trees, including an avenue of Lime Trees leading to the terrace. Th ere is an outside heated swimming pool, which is sheltered within a walled garden to the south of the house with plenty of room for outdoor seating. Th e hard tennis court is discreetly positioned at the end of the lawn. In total the land amounts to approximately 2.5 acres.

Second Floor

Ground Floor First Floor Outbuildings Of particular interest within the grounds is great potential to be converted to a spacious the beautiful old brick and stone barn with a ancillary dwelling of approximately 2,500 sqft , slate roof and charming weathervain, believed set over two fl oors. Th e current owner uses to be the old apple store of the estate. Th is the barn for storage and a wood store. currently amounts to approximately 840 sqft Adjacent to the house in the rear garden, is and has an impressive height of over 7 metres. the Summer House with mains electricity, Subject to gaining the necessary planning lending itself well to being a separate offi ce or permission, it is believed that this barn has further playroom. Tenure Local Authority: Waverley Borough Council Th e property is for sale with freehold vacant possession 01483 523 333 upon completion. EPC: Main House - E Postal Address: Th e Lime House, Lowicks Road, Services: Mains water, electricity and gas. Private Rushmoor, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2EY. drainage. Gas fi red central heating. Owned alarm system. Directions (GU10 2EY) Fixtures & Fittings From London – follow A3 south and take the exit Certain fi xtures & fi ttings such as the fi tted carpets, sign posted Th ursley. Continue through the centre of curtains, light fi ttings and garden statuary are specifi cally Th ursley Village passing Th e Th ree Horse Shoe PH on excluded from the sale but may be available by separate your left and the cricket green on your right. At the end negotiation. of Dyehouse Road turn left onto Th ursley Road, passing through Pitch Place and arriving at a crossroads with Bel Viewing Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. Th ey are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties and the Dragon hotel opposite. Turn right onto Tilford Strictly by appointment with Savills. If there are any in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. Th ey assume no responsibility Road and proceed for approximately 0.8 miles before points that are of particular importance to you, we invite for any statement that may be made in these particulars. Th ese particulars do not form part of any off er or contract and must not be relied upon as turning left onto Lowicks Road. Continue for around 0.3 you to discuss them with us, especially before you travel statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. Th e text, photographs and plans are for guidance only Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents miles and the driveway for Th e Lime House will be on to view the property. 2017. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:1250 and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Photos dated June 2016, your left hand side. Particulars dated March 2017. Kingfi sher Print and Design 01803 867087. 17/04/19 LG