Property history of Bembridge, Chobham Road, Knaphill, Woking GU21 2QF, 23rd Jun 2010
Previously listed for sale on
23rd Jun 2010
Guide price £935,000
- 4 bedroom detached house
Property info
Property features
- Stunning Family Residence
- Beautifull Grounds
- Impressive Master Suite
- Excellent Living Space
- Dating Back To Circa 1899
- Full Of Original Features
- Swimming Pool
- Excellent Condition
Property description
Concealed behind the gates of Bembridge is a stunning house built originally around 1899 surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds. The property has been significantly improved, extensively modernised and extended over the years and now offers excellent living accommodation alongside three double bedrooms and impressive master suite. Many of the original features remain including wood paneling, fireplaces and ceiling beams. The ground floor accommodation includes drawing room, dining room, kitchen breakfast room, family room, study, superb games room and music/play room. Upstairs the master suite benefits from a four piece en-suite and large dressing area, additional family bathroom and three further double bedrooms. To fully appreciate the quality and size of the accommodation on offer we would highly recommend an internal viewing.
Accommodation comprises:
Entrance hall 3.50m (11'6) x 3.15m (10'4)
Stunning entrance hall with original front door, two understairs storage cupboards, wood panelling and exposed beams, there is a double glazed window to front, radiator, wall mounted central heating thermostat and an entry phone system for the front gates.
Drawing room 7.77m (25'6) x 4.45m (14'7)
Double aspect drawing room with square bay window to the side overlooking the swimming pool area and two windows overlooking the rear garden, decorative fireplace with brick built surround and wood burning stove, three double radiators, TV point, coving to ceiling, ceiling mounted downlighters.
Dining room 3.89m (12'9) x 3.52m (11'7)
Beautiful dining room with original feature decorative plaster ceiling, double aspect double glazed windows, two double radiators, open plan to the study area.
Study area 1.80m (5'11) x 1.48m (4'10)
Double aspect double glazed windows, double radiator, telephone point.
Kitchen/breakfast room 6.45m (21'2) x 3.16m (10'4)
Fitted with a matching range of base and eye level units with worktop space over, 1&¼ bowl sink unit with single drainer and mixer tap, built-in dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer and range cooker with extractor hood over, radiator, wooden flooring, coving to ceiling, spotlights, open plan to the family room.
Family room 4.48m (14'8) max x 3.25m (10'8)
Bright family room with double glazed glass atrium ceiling, radiator, tiled flooring, coving to ceiling, spotlights, double doors leading to the rear garden, door to games room.
Games room 7.70m (25'3) x 4.83m (15'10)
The games room is perfect for entertaining, parties or playing snooker and is dual aspect with double glazed windows on either side, two radiators, door to claokroom two.
Cloakroom 2
Fitted with two piece suite comprising wash hand basin and low-level WC, window to rear aspect.
Tiled flooring, door to the outside.
Cloakroom 1
Fitted with two piece suite comprising wash hand basin and low-level WC, tiled splashback, double radiator, tiled flooring, opaque double glazed window to rear.
Utility room 2.94m (9'8) x 1.91m (6'3)
Fitted with a range of cupboards with worktop space over, stainless steel sink unit with single drainer and mixer tap, space for washing machine and tumble drier, tiled flooring, spotlights.
Music/play room 6.42m (21'1) x 3.99m (13'1) max
The music/play room has been converted from the garage into a large additional reception room which would be ideal for use as a home gymnasium or home cinema, however this could be easily put back as a garage, double radiator, space for fridge/freezer, wall mounted gas condensing boiler, halogen spotlights.
Stairs rise from entrance hall to first floor landing.
Bright galleried landing with double glazed window to the front, access to loft space, radiator, exposed ceiling beams.
Master bedroom suite 5.49m (18') max x 3.91m (12'10)
Impressive master suite with vaulted ceiling, two skylights, double glazed window to side, radiator, telephone point, TV point, spotlights, built-in wardrobe, door to en-suite bathroom.
Fitted with four piece suite comprising bath with mixer tap, wash hand basin, shower cubicle with fitted shower and low-level WC, fully tiled walls, heated towel rail, shaver point, double glazed window to front, tiled flooring.
Dressing room 3.16m (10'4) x 1.46m (4'10) max
Large dressing room with access to the master suite and a range of built-in wardrobes, radiator, spotlights.
Bedroom 2 3.56m (11'8) x 3.29m (10'9)
Double aspect double glazed windows to rear and side, built-in wardrobes, double radiator, wash hand basin with cupboard under.
Bedroom 3 3.89m (12'9) x 3.50m (11'6)
Double aspect double glazed windows to front and side, built-in wardrobe, double radiator, spotlights, wash hand basin, heated towel rail.
Bedroom 4 3.61m (11'10) max x 3.15m (10'4)
Double glazed bay window to rear, double radiator, spotlights.
Family bathroom 3.17m (10'5) x 2.96m (9'8)
Fitted with four piece suite comprising bath with mixer tap, wash hand basin, double shower enclosure with fitted power shower and glass screen and low-level WC, fully tiled walls, heated towel rail, shaver point, opaque double glazed window to side, tiled flooring with underfloor heating, airing cupboard housing hotwater tank and slatted shelving.
Bembridge is approached via remotely operated gates leading to the driveway providing ample parking. The front gardens are well established an there is access to both sides of the property to the rear gardens.
The grounds of Bembridge are on three levels and are surrounded by many trees allowing for a great deal of privacy. The gardens are well maintained with a range of flower beds, shrubs and pathways. Within the grounds is a Vogue swimming pool with pool deck area. Around the gardens is an ornamental lighting system. Two garden sheds, two outside water taps, outside power supply and summer house/pool changing room with power and light.
The 30ft x 15ft swimming pool has a full filtration system, gas heating system, underwater lighting and a solar cover designed to retain the heat. There is also a winter cover.
Property note:
It should be noted that the strip of land to the right of the property adjacent to the side path and garage, although incorporated within the boundaries of the property does not form a part of the title deeds of Bembridge. However, the previous owner of Bembridge enjoyed full and free use of this land for in excess of thirty years and the current owners have continued to do so for in excess of ten years by agreement with the land owners and payment of a peppercorn rent of £10 annually.
GU21 2QF
The council tax band is G (as of 16/06/2010)
This plan is included as a service to our customers and is intended as a guide to layout only. Dimensions are approximate, please do not scale.
These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. Therefore, you must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture. We have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property and, accordingly, we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase. Also, with any structural changes or extensions carried out, you should check with the local council to ensure that appropriate planning permission and building regulations have been granted.
Accommodation comprises:
Entrance hall 3.50m (11'6) x 3.15m (10'4)
Stunning entrance hall with original front door, two understairs storage cupboards, wood panelling and exposed beams, there is a double glazed window to front, radiator, wall mounted central heating thermostat and an entry phone system for the front gates.
Drawing room 7.77m (25'6) x 4.45m (14'7)
Double aspect drawing room with square bay window to the side overlooking the swimming pool area and two windows overlooking the rear garden, decorative fireplace with brick built surround and wood burning stove, three double radiators, TV point, coving to ceiling, ceiling mounted downlighters.
Dining room 3.89m (12'9) x 3.52m (11'7)
Beautiful dining room with original feature decorative plaster ceiling, double aspect double glazed windows, two double radiators, open plan to the study area.
Study area 1.80m (5'11) x 1.48m (4'10)
Double aspect double glazed windows, double radiator, telephone point.
Kitchen/breakfast room 6.45m (21'2) x 3.16m (10'4)
Fitted with a matching range of base and eye level units with worktop space over, 1&¼ bowl sink unit with single drainer and mixer tap, built-in dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer and range cooker with extractor hood over, radiator, wooden flooring, coving to ceiling, spotlights, open plan to the family room.
Family room 4.48m (14'8) max x 3.25m (10'8)
Bright family room with double glazed glass atrium ceiling, radiator, tiled flooring, coving to ceiling, spotlights, double doors leading to the rear garden, door to games room.
Games room 7.70m (25'3) x 4.83m (15'10)
The games room is perfect for entertaining, parties or playing snooker and is dual aspect with double glazed windows on either side, two radiators, door to claokroom two.
Cloakroom 2
Fitted with two piece suite comprising wash hand basin and low-level WC, window to rear aspect.
Rear lobby
Tiled flooring, door to the outside.
Cloakroom 1
Fitted with two piece suite comprising wash hand basin and low-level WC, tiled splashback, double radiator, tiled flooring, opaque double glazed window to rear.
Utility room 2.94m (9'8) x 1.91m (6'3)
Fitted with a range of cupboards with worktop space over, stainless steel sink unit with single drainer and mixer tap, space for washing machine and tumble drier, tiled flooring, spotlights.
Music/play room 6.42m (21'1) x 3.99m (13'1) max
The music/play room has been converted from the garage into a large additional reception room which would be ideal for use as a home gymnasium or home cinema, however this could be easily put back as a garage, double radiator, space for fridge/freezer, wall mounted gas condensing boiler, halogen spotlights.
First floor
Stairs rise from entrance hall to first floor landing.
Landing
Bright galleried landing with double glazed window to the front, access to loft space, radiator, exposed ceiling beams.
Master bedroom suite 5.49m (18') max x 3.91m (12'10)
Impressive master suite with vaulted ceiling, two skylights, double glazed window to side, radiator, telephone point, TV point, spotlights, built-in wardrobe, door to en-suite bathroom.
En-suite bathroom
Fitted with four piece suite comprising bath with mixer tap, wash hand basin, shower cubicle with fitted shower and low-level WC, fully tiled walls, heated towel rail, shaver point, double glazed window to front, tiled flooring.
Dressing room 3.16m (10'4) x 1.46m (4'10) max
Large dressing room with access to the master suite and a range of built-in wardrobes, radiator, spotlights.
Bedroom 2 3.56m (11'8) x 3.29m (10'9)
Double aspect double glazed windows to rear and side, built-in wardrobes, double radiator, wash hand basin with cupboard under.
Bedroom 3 3.89m (12'9) x 3.50m (11'6)
Double aspect double glazed windows to front and side, built-in wardrobe, double radiator, spotlights, wash hand basin, heated towel rail.
Bedroom 4 3.61m (11'10) max x 3.15m (10'4)
Double glazed bay window to rear, double radiator, spotlights.
Family bathroom 3.17m (10'5) x 2.96m (9'8)
Fitted with four piece suite comprising bath with mixer tap, wash hand basin, double shower enclosure with fitted power shower and glass screen and low-level WC, fully tiled walls, heated towel rail, shaver point, opaque double glazed window to side, tiled flooring with underfloor heating, airing cupboard housing hotwater tank and slatted shelving.
To the front
Bembridge is approached via remotely operated gates leading to the driveway providing ample parking. The front gardens are well established an there is access to both sides of the property to the rear gardens.
To the rear
The grounds of Bembridge are on three levels and are surrounded by many trees allowing for a great deal of privacy. The gardens are well maintained with a range of flower beds, shrubs and pathways. Within the grounds is a Vogue swimming pool with pool deck area. Around the gardens is an ornamental lighting system. Two garden sheds, two outside water taps, outside power supply and summer house/pool changing room with power and light.
Swimming pool
The 30ft x 15ft swimming pool has a full filtration system, gas heating system, underwater lighting and a solar cover designed to retain the heat. There is also a winter cover.
Property note:
It should be noted that the strip of land to the right of the property adjacent to the side path and garage, although incorporated within the boundaries of the property does not form a part of the title deeds of Bembridge. However, the previous owner of Bembridge enjoyed full and free use of this land for in excess of thirty years and the current owners have continued to do so for in excess of ten years by agreement with the land owners and payment of a peppercorn rent of £10 annually.
Postcode
GU21 2QF
Council tax band
The council tax band is G (as of 16/06/2010)
Disclaimer
This plan is included as a service to our customers and is intended as a guide to layout only. Dimensions are approximate, please do not scale.
These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. Therefore, you must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture. We have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property and, accordingly, we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase. Also, with any structural changes or extensions carried out, you should check with the local council to ensure that appropriate planning permission and building regulations have been granted.