5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Set midway between Shalford and Wonersh, 1 Chinthurst Lodge is a most attractive and characterful period home, believed to date from circa 1750 and formerly a hunting lodge to a nearby manor house. The house was subsequently altered by a Victorian owner returning from Burma who extended the property considerably including the addition of some wonderful features. Forming the principal wing of an historic country lodge, the property has been carefully restored and improved to create a refined yet practical family house, rich in architectural interest and enjoying a delightful semi‐rural position on the edge of Wonersh Common. The house enjoys a rare combination of privacy, generous accommodation and direct access to open countryside, while remaining conveniently located for Guildford and excellent transport connections. The accommodation extends to approximately 2,843 sq ft, arranged over three floors and centred around an impressive octagonal entrance hall with parquet flooring, from which all principal ground floor rooms are accessed. The kitchen/dining room is bespoke and features fine cabinetry, a Belfast sink and a two‐oven Aga. A deep bay window with fitted window seats creates a natural focal point and an ideal setting for informal dining. The elegant drawing room enjoys generous proportions and is enhanced by a bay window, original corner cabinetry and an open fireplace. Double doors open directly onto the garden, providing excellent flow for entertaining. A further sitting room offers more informal living space, while a study, with original tiled flooring and fitted shelving, provides a perfect home office or library. On the upper floors are five bedrooms, including a fine principal bedroom with an adjoining Smallbone fitted dressing room, together with three beautifully appointed bathrooms including a Smallbone fitted main bathroom. The upper levels enjoy excellent natural light and far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside towards Chinthurst Hill, with a roof terrace providing a particularly attractive outlook. The interior throughout is beautifully well presented, combining period detail with modern comfort, and a light, welcoming atmosphere. A five-bar gate opens to a shingle private parking area beside the house with space for several cars and a barn style carport. A gate leads through to the south facing garden at the rear with a stone terrace overlooking a large L-shaped expanse of level lawn surrounded by mature shrub and herbaceous borders, along with mature specimen trees including acacia, lime and horse chestnut. The gardens and grounds total in all about 0.3 acres, the boundaries are fenced and there is a pedestrian gateway providing direct access onto Wonersh Common which in turn connects with a footpath to the village. Wonersh is one of Surrey's most attractive and historic villages, situated approximately 3.5 miles south-east of Guildford within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This thriving and highly sought after village offers a parish church, shop, post office, excellent public house and medical surgery, with further amenities available in nearby Shalford, Cranleigh and Guildford. There are a number of superb schools within easy reach including St. Catherine's in Bramley, St. Hilary's and Charterhouse in Godalming and the Royal Grammar School, Guildford High School and Tormead in Guildford. Guildford Station (London Waterloo from 38 minutes) is just over 3 miles and there is access onto the A3 at Compton in about 4.6 miles. Guildford provides a comprehensive range of shopping, restaurants and cultural facilities. Road communications are excellent, with the A3 providing access to the M25, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the south coast. Train stations: Guildford mainline station 3.1 miles (from 32 minutes to London Waterloo), Shalford station 1.2 miles A3 Compton 4.6 miles, M25 (Wisley Junction 10) 13.9 miles. London Heathrow (T5) 27 miles, London Gatwick 40 miles (via M25) (Distances and times approximate)