Dunsfold, GU8 4NP

ABOUT THIS HOUSE Old Rickhurst is a distinguished Arts and Crafts house of great character, set within beautifully mature gardens and grounds of approximately 16.5 acres. Extending to about 5,823 sq ft, the house combines remarkable architectural detail with a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout. The reception rooms are elegant and atmospheric, including a generous double-aspect drawing room, a beamed sitting room with ancient timber framing and open fireplace, a fine dining room and an excellent study. The kitchen/breakfast room is exceptionally well equipped, with professional grade stainless steel fittings, a substantial range and characterful brick paviour flooring. The principal bedroom suite is particularly striking, set beneath a magnificent crown post roof, with a luxurious en suite bathroom. Five further bedrooms are beautifully proportioned and full of charm. The grounds are exceptional, with sweeping lawns, a rose garden, lake with boathouse, swimming pool, tennis court and an extraordinary full-size yew maze. There is also a guest cottage and separate staff cottage. ABOUT THIS AREA Dunsfold sits at the heart of the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village itself is a conservation area of great charm, centred around the medieval church of St Mary and All Saints, one of the finest thirteenth century churches in Surrey. The surrounding landscape is one of ancient woodlands, sunken lanes, common land and far-reaching views, with miles of footpaths and bridleways on the doorstep. The nearby town of Godalming offers an excellent range of everyday amenities including independent shops, restaurants and a thriving market town character. Guildford, some twelve miles distant, provides more extensive shopping, restaurants and mainline rail services to London Waterloo. The A3 provides swift access to London and the south coast. The area is exceptionally well served for schooling, with a superb range of independent options including Charterhouse, Prior's Field, Cranleigh and St Catherine's, as well as excellent state provision. Locally there is polo at Cowdray Park and Hurtwood, with horse racing at Goodwood, Epsom and Sandown. TOWNS AND CITIES Godalming 6 miles Guildford 12 miles London 42 miles TRAIN STATIONS Milford Station 7 miles (London Waterloo direct from 53 mins) Witley Station 8 miles (London Waterloo direct from 56 mins) Guildford Station 12 miles (London Waterloo from 35 mins) AIRPORTS London Gatwick 20 miles London Heathrow 38 miles London City 45 miles