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THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE ROUNDHURST, , GU27 3BN THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE ROUNDHURST, HASLEMERE, SURREY GU27 3BN

An attractive six bedroom period country house, enjoying wonderful views over its 5.4 acre grounds on the semi rural fringes of Haslemere and Blackdown.

Nestling in the lee of Blackdown – National Trust – and with fine views over its 5.4 acre grounds, an interesting and attractive detached family house with an imaginative combination of both character features and contemporary finishing. The Old School House has a classic combination of stone and brick elevations complemented by cottage style wooden framed double glazed windows and has been thoughtfully and sympathetically modernised, whilst retaining a traditional and character feel. A number of rooms have open fireplaces and exposed treated wooden floors with the stunning kitchen/breakfast room and its adjoining decked verandah commanding breathtaking views over the grounds, swimming pool, tennis court and countryside beyond. In addition to the main house there is a detached two storey annexe with a kitchen, bathroom and games room on the ground floor and a bedroom/reception room above. The main house has six bedrooms with both the family bathroom and en suite bathroom having been re-fitted with smart contemporary suites. On the ground floor the welcoming reception hall opens out into the kitchen/breakfast room the dining room and sitting room both have open fireplaces, with the remaining accommodation comprising study, cloakroom and boot room. On the lower ground floor is a spacious games room and boiler/laundry room.

• Attractive brick & stone period detached family house • Cloakroom

• Carefully & sympathetically modernised with re-fitted contemporary bathroom • Boot Room

and shower suite • Stunning Kitchen/Breakfast Room and adjoining decked verandah

• Character features retained such as wooden floors, exposed beams and open fireplaces • Lower ground floor Games Room and Boiler/Laundry Room

• Six Bedrooms (1 En Suite) • Detached One Bedroom Annexe

• Three Reception Rooms • 5.4 Acre Grounds including lawns, meadow, heated swimming pool and tennis court

• Entrance Hall • Oil fired central heating – private drainage and septic tank

HASLEMERE OFFICE 72 HIGH STREET, HASLEMERE, SURREY GU27 2LA T: 01428 664 800 F: 01428 664 252 E: [email protected] clarkegammon.co.uk

SITUATION The Old School House is situated in an outstanding position within the National Trust area of Blackdown, an area of 965 acres of ancient woodland owned by the National Trust, which provides excellent walks and rides as well as sensational far-reaching views.

Given the rural and tucked-away setting that The Old School House enjoys, the beauty of this location is that Haslemere town, the mainline train station and the A3 are all within such easy reach, making it ideal for a commuter.

The town centre offers a comprehensive range of interesting shops and boutiques, restaurants, public houses and coffee bars. There are two hotels; The Georgian House Hotel and The Lythe Hill Hotel, both of which have spas. There are also two sports centres; The Edge and The Herons, and excellent further sports facilities at both Haslemere Recreational Ground and Woolmer Hill. There is golf at , Hankley Common, Liphook and , racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray Park and sailing on Ponds and off the south coast at Chichester. DIRECTIONS There is an exceptional choice of schools in the area including The Royal Junior School and St Ives in Haslemere, St Edmund’s, The Royal From our office in Haslemere, proceed up the High Street turning Senior School and Amesbury at Hindhead and Brookham and Highfield in Liphook. Other senior schools in the area include Charterhouse, left onto the Petworth Road (B2131) and take the 2nd left into Haste Bedales, King Edward’s and School. Hill. At the five ways junction proceed straight across into Chase Lane and then take the left into Tennysons Lane. Continue along Communications are excellent, with London approximately 48 miles away and the A3 at Hindhead and Milford providing easy access Tennysons Lane for 1.95 miles where the property will be found on to the south coast, the M25 and Gatwick, Heathrow and Southampton airports. The mainline train station provides direct and frequent the left hand side. services into London Waterloo taking approximately 56 minutes. More extensive shopping facilities are available in Guildford which is easily VIEWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY accessed via the A3.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS HASLEMERE TOWN CENTRE 3.1 MILES The property is approached by its generous driveway sweeping down to the property past a large established oak tree providing plenty of parking and turning space. The 5.4 acre grounds are an undoubted feature and high levels of privacy are provided by woodland on the MAIN LINE STATION 3.4 MILES north, east and southerly borders. On the northern side of the garden is meadow grass and a large pond, and immediately to the rear of (WATERLOO 49 MINS) the house there are lawned grounds leading to both the swimming pool and tennis court. The swimming pool is heated by a combination of its cover with built-in solar panels and a back-up oil fired boiler. There is a decked terrace to the side of the pool with a pergola style 11 MILES cover and flourishing vine. Nearby is a large wooden store incorporating the cleaning and filtration system for the pool, the tennis court sits towards the southern corner of the plot. GUILDFORD 15.9 MILES

A3 ACCESS POINT 6.2 MILES (HINDHEAD) LOCAL AUTHORITY ENERGY PERFORMANCE AGENT’S NOTE Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate Chichester District Council A copy of the full Energy Performance and reliable, we wish to inform prospective purchasers East Pallant House Certificate is available on request that we have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. If there is any 1 East Pallant point which you would like to have further clarification upon, Chichester please contact this office. West Sussex PO19 1TY VIEWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Tel: 01243 785166

ESTATE AGENTS CHARTERED SURVEYORS VALUERS LETTINGS AUCTIONEERS

GUILDFORD OFFICE SHERE OFFICE HASLEMERE OFFICE LIPHOOK OFFICE MAYFAIR OFFICE AUCTION ROOMS T: 01483 880 900 T: 01483 202 016 T: 01428 664 800 T: 01428 728 900 T: 0870 112 7099 T: 01483 223 101