ENJOY A LIFE SURROUNDED BY NATURAL BEAUTY... Hidden from view by a swathe of mature woodland that is bordered by open countryside, just a stone’s throw from the village common, where swans grace a natural pond, you’ll discover Gratton Chase - a unique collection of twenty five 2, 3 and 4 bedroom new homes. Life in one of the beautifully crafted Vanderbilt homes at Gratton Chase means you - and your family - will enjoy abundant living space, contemporary style, unrivalled quality and an idyllic, rural location. ON THE EDGE OF THE SURREY HILLS Dunsfold, in an Area of Great Landscape Contents Value, is surrounded by miles of open countryside, but within easy reach of Surrey’s most picturesque villages and market towns. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR NEW VANDERBILT HOME 7 The harmony of village life 9 Past & present, beautifully blended 11 Over the hills & far away 13 Out and about and along the ‘Wey’ 15 Godalming, your country town 17 Near and far - and all that’s in-between 21 Property plans and details 45 It’s always playtime at Gratton Chase 47 Inspired living 53 Vanderbilt Homes 56 Finding Gratton Chase Above: On Dunsfold Common, one of a series of Walter Bailey wooden sculptures incorporating a seedpod theme are set in and around the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 3 25 NEW FAMILY HOMES 5 Computer generated artist’s impression and indicative only. OF VILLAGE LIFE Community is everything in this tranquil, rural, location. Owned and run by the community, The Village Shop is a place where you can do your banking, post letters and parcels, pay bills, leave dry-cleaning and buy flowers, groceries, excellent wines and fresh local produce. Sit outside with coffee and home-made cake, catch up with the village news or browse the noticeboards for details of upcoming events and village activities - from art and music to keep-fit, tennis and amateur dramatics, there is plenty on offer. For younger residents, there is a nursery school in the village and a good selection of both independent and state schools within just a few miles. Gratton Chase is ideally located for families, offering a perfect blend of country living and town life. Enjoy the outdoors, walk, cycle or ride and yet be within easy driving distance of the shops, services and leisure activities of Cranleigh, Godalming and even Guildford. 7 Dunsfold blends the best of past and present. A 1500-year old yew tree stands close to the 13th century church of St Mary and All Saints, described by William Morris as “the most beautiful country church in all of England.” From the church, a lane leads to the holy well of St Mary The Virgin which once drew pilgrims to the village. According to legend, the village originated in Dan’els Field behind the church and, over the years, a string of settlements grew up along a length of wasteland which became known as Dunsfold Common. Today, as in the past, the Common is a haven for walkers, horse-riders and nature-lovers. Set on the Common is the elegant 18th century Sun Inn, overlooking the well-kept cricket pitch where the local team plays friendly Sunday matches in the summer. The Sun Inn, in true village tradition, provides a focus for local life, serving a varied menu and hosting tasting BEAUTIFULLY BLENDED evenings, pie nights and regular Sunday evening quizzes. 9 WALK, RIDE, CLIMB, EXPLORE AND FAR AWAY Brave the steep, wooded ascent to the summit of Hascombe Hill, once home to a Celtic hillfort, and you will be rewarded with spectacular, uninterrupted views over Dunsfold, towards the South Downs. Main: Views over the Weald Basin At the foot of the hill is Hascombe, one of from the summit of Hascombe Hill. Top Right: The 16th century Surrey’s most peaceful villages and home to White Horse in Hascombe, the perfect place to enjoy a cool drink after the the beautiful St Peter’s Church and the steep climb up Hascombe Hill. flagstone-and-beamed White Horse Inn. Above: One of the wood sculptures en-route to the summit of Hascombe Hill, commissioned by Surrey Hills Art to respond to the location and provide a reason to visit, pause and appreciate the view. Right: The National Trust owned Winkworth Arboretum, located 11 between Godalming and Hascombe. Cranleigh High Street Chiddingfold is home provides everything you to an excellent butchers will need including butchers, and one of the oldest fishmongers and great places inns in the country. to eat and drink. This area is a heaven for foodies - with a wealth Leisure is key to a relaxed lifestyle - cruise of specialist shops - farm shops, butchers, the tranquil waterways of the Wey and fishmongers, bakeries and delicatessens - to be Godalming Navigation, swim or workout at the found in villages such as Chiddingfold and Cranleigh Leisure Centre or enjoy golf, fitness AND ALONG THE ‘WEY’ Kirdford. Leafy Cranleigh, however, offers a and spa facilities as a member of Cranleigh Golf blend of village charm and everything you would & Country Club. Spend evenings enjoying expect of any town or village. Here, Sainsbury’s music, comedy, theatre, dance or cinema at and an M&S Food store sit alongside a Cranleigh Arts Centre or be part of the department store, a lifestyle store and a wealth community celebrations with spring events, of independent and national retail outlets, summer carnivals, bonfire nights and an annual quaint tea rooms, coffee shops, cosy pubs and food and music festival. contemporary restaurants. Downstream from Catteshall Lock near Godalming is Farncombe Boat House and Catteshall Bridge, 13 built on the piers of a medieval bridge, where pleasure boats are available for public hire. GodalmingYOUR COUNTRY TOWN The town offers plenty of activities from a quirky annual duck race to al fresco music and food festivals and regular farmers’ markets. There is a leisure centre and the Borough Hall cinema but when the weather is fine, there are beautiful walks around the town including the tow path walk from the Wharf. The Phillips Memorial Park with its well-used bandstand is popular and, within the park is the peaceful Jack Phillips Memorial Garden, dedicated to the wireless operator of the ill-fated Titanic. Set on the banks of the River Wey, Godalming’s cobbled streets are lined with a delightful selection of shops, boutiques, bars and a mix of chain and independent restaurants. For weekly shopping, there is a branch of both Waitrose and Sainbury’s and a range of culinary delights - local and regional - at an artisan delicatessen. For those who want the home-cooked taste without the work, there is a ‘Cook’ shop. 15 14 4 15,16,17 9 6 13 12 3 3 10 8 9 1 1 AND ALL THAT’S IN-BETWEEN 6 Socialising and Dining Shopping 4 Chiddingfold Golf Club 8 Rodborough 12 minutes / 5.3 miles Secondary School, 1 The Sun Inn, 1 The Village Shop Godalming Dunsfold & Post Office 5 Cranleigh Golf & Country Club (members) 16 minutes / 6.1 miles 2 minutes / 0.5 mile 2 minutes / 0.4 mile 1 14 minutes / 5.4 miles 9 Broadwater School 2 The White Horse, 2 Cranleigh High Street 6 Godalming Secondary, Farncombe 1 Hascombe 12 minutes / 4.0 miles 18 minutes / 9.3 miles 4 minutes / 2.3 miles Leisure Centre 3 Godalming High Street 18 minutes / 7.2 miles 2 3 Rania, Cranleigh 16 minutes / 6.0 miles 8 2 10 minutes / 3.9 miles 4 Guildford High Street Independent Schools Education 4 The Richard Onslow, 20 minutes / 10.0 miles 10 Cranleigh School Cranleigh DUNSFOLD VILLAGE 1 Chestnut Tree 12 minutes / 4.1 miles 5 12 minutes / 4.1 miles Places of Interest Nursery School, 11 King Edward 5 Lemongrass, Dunsfold School, Witley Cranleigh 1 Hascombe Hill 1 minute / 0.1 mile 14 minutes / 5.9 miles 10 minutes / 4.2 miles 4 minutes / 2.3 miles 2 Cranleigh 10 (start point) 12 St Catherine’s School, 6 The Crown Inn, C of E Primary School, (girls) Bramley Chiddingfold 2 Winkworth Arboretum 12 minutes / 4.2 miles 14 minutes / 6.5 miles 9 minutes / 4.5 miles 8 minutes / 3.8 miles 3 3 Glebelands 13 Charterhouse School, 7 The Swan Inn, 3 Wey & Godalming Secondary School, 2 Godalming 2 Navigation 2 4 Chiddingfold Cranleigh 18 minutes / 7.6 miles 3 7 9 minutes / 4.7 miles (Farncombe Boat House) 14 minutes / 4.3 miles 4 5 16 minutes / 6.8 miles 14 Prior’s Field School, 8 Piazza Firenze, 4 St Cuthbert Mayne Godalming 4 Historic Chichester 1 3 Godalming Catholic Primary 18 minutes / 8.3 miles 11 14 minutes / 5.9 miles 50 minutes / 27.7 miles School, Cranleigh 12 minutes / 4.5 miles 15 Royal Grammar School 9 Cote Brasserie, 5 West Wittering Beach (boys), Guildford Godalming 1 hour 5 minutes / 36.1 miles 5 St Mary’s 22 minutes / 10.4 miles 14 minutes / 5.9 miles C of E Primary School, 16 Guildford High School 10 The Pandan Leaf, Chiddingfold Sports and Recreation 10 minutes / 4.6 miles For Girls, Guildford Godalming 22 minutes / 10.5 miles 16 minutes / 6.1 miles 1 Dunsfold Tennis Club 6 Busbridge 1 minute / 0.2 mile C of E Aided Junior 17 Tormead School (girls), 11 The Mulberry Inn, Guildford 2 Dunsfold Cricket Club School, Godalming Chiddingfold 24 minutes / 10.9 miles 11 minutes / 6.3 miles 2 minutes / 0.5 mile 10 minutes / 5.1 miles 7 Park Mead Primary 18 The Royal School, 3 Cranleigh Haslemere Leisure Centre School, Cranleigh 26 minutes / 11.7 miles 12 minutes / 4.3 miles 14 minutes / 5.4 miles DUNSFOLD 5 CHIDDINGFOLD TO HORSHAM 7 6 & ALFOLD& CROSSWAYS TO PETWORTH 4 & 5 4 Set just off the main A281 Guildford to and A27(M).