Linchmere Guide Price £1,750,000

Linchmere Guide Price £1,750,000 Mere Cottage, Linchmere, , GU27 3NG

Coming to the market for the first time since 1985 and set within the South Downs National Park and in the desirable West hamlet of Linchmere is this wonderful character cottage boasting extensive, adaptable, family accommodation, enjoying south westerly views across its own park like grounds including tennis court and paddock, yet under three miles from two main line stations on the Portsmouth/Waterloo line.

• STUNNING LOCATION

• SIX BEDROOMS adaptable. This part of the house offers a well proportioned double aspect • THREE BATHROOMS drawing room with Clearview log burner, oak flooring and two pairs of doors to • FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS the outside terrace, ideal for al fresco entertaining or just sitting and soaking up the surroundings. There is a study, cloakroom and butler’s pantry and upstairs a • HARVEY JONES KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM WITH AGA double bedroom, twin bedded room, both with views across the grounds, and a • OUTBUILDINGS contemporary styled bathroom. • DOUBLE GARAGE • AMPLE PARKING From the entrance hall a family room leads to an inner hall off which is the • FIBRE BROADBAND remaining accommodation and stairs to the first floor. The dining room is a fine • GROUNDS APPROACHING FIVE ACRES double aspect room having a heavily beamed ceiling, large inglenook fireplace, brick flooring and a latch door linking to the kitchen. The kitchen has been very LINCHMERE is a hamlet within the South Downs National Park and has the thoughtfully designed, fitted out by Harvey Jones, with concealed lighting and most wonderful Grade I listed church with distant views over surrounding appliances including AGA, four ring electric hob, oven, grill and dishwasher. countryside. In 1998 The Lynchmere Society, with a grant from the Heritage Steps lead down into a double aspect family room with open fire, illuminated Lottery Fund, successfully bought 125 hectares of Lynchmere, Stanley and display cupboard and a door links into the timber conservatory which in turn has Marley Commons on the basis that it be restored to lowland heath. This area is doors to the inner hall and to the outside, providing ample space to sit, look out criss crossed by many footpaths and bridleways. Nearby Haslemere & Liphook and enjoy the gardens and grounds. Rounding off the ground floor between them offer day to day shopping along with many boutique and accommodation is the rear hall with door to the outside, larder with cold shelf specialist shops, mainline stations ( Waterloo approx. 55 minutes), and a generous sized utility room with a range of units, work surfaces, appliance state and private schooling and churches of the principle denominations. For space and ample storage space for outdoor clothing. more information on the area please visit www.haslemere.com Four bedrooms lead off the first floor landing. The main suite is a truly fabulous THE PROPERTY double aspect room of good proportions with fitted cupboards and a large Over the last 34 years Mere Cottage has been transformed into a most refitted en suite with twin sinks, panelled bath, wc and walk in shower. The other welcoming family home with sympathetic extensions and modernisation. three bedrooms all have wash hand basins, and off bedroom four is an Approached over a gravel drive providing extensive parking, a flag stone path occasional bedroom or dressing room. The family bathroom comprises a bath, leads to both the front and side doors which are oak. An entrance hall forms wash hand basin, wc and shower cubicle. There is an airing cupboard and part of the extended accommodation which has been designed to be very access to the roof space off the landing.

OUTSIDE There are a variety of buildings including a detached double garage with twin up and over doors, greenhouse and oak framed barn/garden store.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS Looking from the terrace that runs the length of the cottage, one can see down to a spring-fed pond, a well and "nursery field" where bluebells grow. Beyond the small pond is a Victorian water garden with paths leading to the "Mere" - a large pond. This is surrounded by ancient trees, rhododendrons, azaleas, daffodils and other bog plants.

To the south of the cottage can be found a tennis court, vegetable garden and a one acre paddock with stables having water and electricity. There is a gate giving access from the field to the lane.

SERVICES - Fibre broadband. - LPG gas heating with two modern boilers - Drainage via a Klargester septic tank - Mains water

TENURE: Freehold

LOCAL AUTHORITY: District Council TAX BAND: H

EPC RATING (E)

DIRECTIONS From the southern end of Haslemere High Street (Town Hall) bear round to the right into Lower Street turning left almost immediately up Shepherds Hill (A286

Midhurst). Continue out of the Town for just under one mile taking the right hand slip road denoted by chevrons in front of Coomers Timber Merchants and at the staggered junction turn right and then first left and proceed through Camelsdale. At the roundabout at Shottermill Ponds bear left onto Linchmere Road (B2131) turning left at the Linchmere 1/4 mile sign. Continue into the village turning left at the 'T' junction continuing past the church where the cottage will be found first property on the right opposite Covers.

VIEWINGS Strictly by confirmed appointment with the Agents Office hours: Mon - Fri 8.45am - 5.45pm, Saturday 8.45am - 4pm. AMAH 31/12/2018

AGENTS NOTES

All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

Buyers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitors as to the Freehold/ Leasehold status of the property and any fixtures and fittings.

These particulars do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract nor may they be regarded are presentations.

All interested parties must themselves verify their accuracy.

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