Hindhead, GU26 6HZ

Immaculately presented detached house offering incredible versatility including a detached annexe, within grounds approaching 0.4 acres offering elevated woodland views. This handsome character home has been lovingly refurbished over the last decade and sympathetically blends character features with modern convenience. Exceptionally spacious and versatile family living offering 3,355 sq ft of formal accommodation plus a 1,000 sq ft annex, garage and outbuildings (4,723 st ft in total). Mature hedging to the front of the property screens a lawned front garden and offers incredible privacy to the house; with only a sneak glance being caught by passers-by through the charming gated porch and pathway to the front door. To the side of the plot is driveway parking for two vehicles road side with gated access through to a larger parking area and detached double garage (electric up and over door). There is a secondary access point and off road parking/patio area to the other side of the house, rarely used, but great additional space when entertaining. The front door opens into an exceptionally light and spacious reception hall with ceramic tiled flooring which seamlessly extends through much of the ground floor. There is a guest cloakroom and stairs to all levels. Of immediate note is the superb triple aspect sitting room; stretching the full depth of the house, nearly 30 ft with French doors opening directly onto a terrace and the garden. Centrally positioned is an open fire, perfect for cosy winter evenings. To the other end of the property double doors open onto a dual aspect dining room with an ornate fireplace; this room forms part of the original cottage., behind this sits a 3rd reception room, currently used as a study. The kitchen sits at the rear of the property overlooking the gardens, and enjoys unspoilt elevated woodland views. This generous room provides extensive drawer and cupboard storage including a pantry cupboard and a large central island/breakfast bar with storage below. This is complimented by granite worktops, a range cooker and integrated full height fridge and freezer, bin store and dishwasher. Adjacent is a spacious utility room with handy coat/boot cupboard, an additional WC and space for further white goods. A stable door opens directly onto the terrace. A further bonus reception room is found via stairs down to the lower ground floor. At almost 28 ft this makes an excellent cinema/family/games room, many options to suit a family’s ever changing needs. Moving to the first floor there are four generous double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefitting from a triple aspect, built in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom with twin sinks, while the guest 2nd double bedroom also has an en suite bathroom. The further two bedrooms sharing the family bathroom. Additional accommodation is available in the detached annex. Situated adjacent to and above the double garage. It has a private front door into an entrance hall with ground floor shower room and kitchen. Stairs take you up to the first floor where three good sized rooms can be found; designed to offer a living room, bedroom and study but all three rooms could be used as bedrooms. The accommodation on offer is exceptional and viewing is highly recommended to appreciate everything on offer. OUTSIDE AND FURTHER INFORMATION The gardens are equally as impressive as the house and compliment it perfectly. Enjoying almost 0.4 acres the grounds are to be found on all four sides of the property, with the majority falling as formal gardens to the rear. Adjacent to the house is a large paved terrace, allowing dining and entertaining throughout the day, this terrace stretches around to the side of the house where a Wendy house with adjoining timber shed can be found in addition to another shed (storage options are well covered!) . A brick split staircase leads down to a lower level lawn which is particularly spacious. There is clever storage below the stairwell and an active ornamental pond in addition to fine, mature specimen tress. And so, to the last level where a lower lawn can be found in additional to a final shed and raised vegetable beds. A fitted water tap allowing for ease of watering. There is so much packed into this garden, something for everyone, and scope to use the space for alternate uses if desired. Tenure: Freehold EPC Rating: C for the main house, E for the annex Council Tax Band: G (Correct at time of publication and is subject to change following a council revaluation after a sale) Services: The property has mains water, electricity, gas fired central heating to radiators and mains drainage. The annex has electric heating and private drainage. LOCATION Close to the Churt/Hindhead fringe enjoying the rural benefits of being on the edge of The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty whilst within only minutes of village life and facilities. Avalon Garden Centre, Hyde Orchard Farm Shop/Hyde Out Cafe and Hindhead Golf Course (founded in 1904 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) are all close by. Walking, riding and cycling can be enjoyed at Hankley Common, Frensham Ponds, Thursley Nature Reserve, Witley and Milford Commons, Elstead Moat Pond and Board Walk, The Devils Punchbowl, Bourne Woods and Alice Holt Forest (which also has a “Go Ape” high ropes adventure area). Hankley golf club is also close by and sailing is available at Frensham Great pond and off the south coast at Chichester Harbour. Further sporting facilities include racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, plus Polo at Cowdray Park. Churt is a delightful village with children’s play area and cricket pitch, football pitches, tennis club and local pub. St Johns village Infant school is the local school which is highly regarded in the area. Hindhead/Beacon Hill is a small historic village, with a cluster of shops and cafe's, Beacon Hill village school incorporates both infants and juniors, with preschool close by. Secondary education is well covered by Woolmer Hill, Bohunt, or Weydon, whilst there are a large number of private schools and preschools (including St Edmund’s and Amesbury at Hindhead as well as Brookham and Highfield in Liphook and Frensham Heights in Frensham. Other schools include Charterhouse at Godalming, Barrow Hills and King Edward’s at Witley, and Bedales and Cranleigh School slightly further afield). The larger towns of Farnham is easily commutable; an old English Georgian market town with narrow cobbled streets and attractive architecture boasting many shops, cafés and restaurants, a 12th century castle and parish church. The town plays host to monthly and seasonal markets and the centrally located Farnham Maltings Arts Centre offers theatre, film and crafts events. New to the town is Brightwells Yard complex bringing a new shopping centre with a six screen cinema, restaurants, town square and public gardens. There are two leisure centers, one of which is a David Lloyd gym and spa, plus the usual various sporting clubs alongside The Bourne Tennis Club, the newly opened Hurlands Pickleball and Padel Club and Frensham Ponds Sailing Club. Farnham's historic deer park offers over 300 acres of beautiful open countryside. The A3, much improved by the Hindhead Tunnel, is a few minutes’ drive away with its motorway style connections with the South Coast, London and connections with the M25 (to both major airports).