5 bedroom detached house for sale

A substantial five bedroom family home in sought-after south Farnham with plenty of potential to modernise. Description This substantial detached residence extends to over 4,460 sq ft and combines generous proportions with versatile living space, while offering an exciting opportunity for modernisation. Light-filled throughout, with high ceilings and original character features, the property has a welcoming and timeless charm. The entrance hall, with its oak staircase, sets the tone for the home. To the right, the impressive double-aspect sitting room provides a perfect setting for formal entertaining, complete with a brick surround fireplace and exposed wooden beams. To the left of the hallway lies the kitchen, well-appointed with ample cabinetry and storage, and large enough to accommodate a dining table. This space flows naturally into the family room, where a door opens directly onto the garden. A discreet floor hatch provides access to the useful cellar. The kitchen also links through to the formal dining room, which can additionally be accessed via the hallway and sitting room, creating an ideal flow for family gatherings and entertaining. Completing the ground floor are a further reception room, a lounge, a study and a cloakroom, with a second cloakroom conveniently positioned off the hallway. Upstairs, the principal bedroom enjoys its own dressing room and views across the garden. Four further well-proportioned bedrooms (one en suite), are complemented by a family bathroom and a separate shower room. The property is set within secluded grounds, with a garden mainly laid to lawn, enhanced by a terrace, mature trees and shrubs, and the additional benefit of a tennis court. Positioned to the side is a gravel driveway, providing ample parking and access to a detached wooden garage. Location Greenhill Road is located in sought-after south Farnham, and is conveniently placed for Farnham station (0.7 miles) and the town centre (1 mile). There are also local shops on The Ridgway including a Tesco Express, a baker and a butcher. Farnham’s Georgian town centre offers a range of branded and independent shops and supermarkets, including Waitrose and Sainsbury’s. There are a number of coffee shops and restaurants in the town with many located on the picturesque Castle Street and Lion and Lamb Yard. The town plays host to monthly and seasonal markets and the centrally located Malting Arts Centre offers theatre, film and crafts events. The nearby county town of Guildford (11.4 miles) is a highly popular and offers further facilities. Communications are excellent via the A31, A331 and M3 (J.4), all providing swift access to the national motorway network and to Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton airports. Farnham’s main line train station offers fast and regular trains to London Waterloo (from 53 mins) and Guildford (from 24 mins). There is a highly regarded selection of schools close by which include South Farnham School, St Polycarp’s Primary School, St Andrew’s, Potter’s Gate and Weydon School. Local fee paying schools include Edgeborough, Frensham Heights, More House and Barfield School. Local sporting facilities include The Bourne Tennis Club, David Lloyd Tennis Centre, Hankley Common, Hindhead and Farnham Golf Clubs, as well as sailing at nearby Frensham Ponds. For outdoor enthusiasts, this part of Surrey offers excellent walking, cycling and riding opportunities at beauty spots which include Bourne Woods, Alice Holt Forest, Frensham Common and around Great and Little Ponds. Please note, all distances and times are approximate. Square Footage: 4,469 sq ft Acreage: 0.8 Acres