5 bed detached house for sale

Guildford Road, Ottershaw, Chertsey, Surrey KT16

Elegant Edwardian country house with pool, tennis court and five acres of gated grounds.

Description
Built in 1907, Dunford House is a distinguished Edwardian residence set within five acres of gated, landscaped grounds. Having been sympathetically renovated and extended, it offers over 6,500 sq ft of beautiful living space, blending original architectural detail with modern luxury.

The property retains a wealth of period features, including intricate cornicing, wall panelling, leaded double-glazed windows, and multiple working fireplaces. A grand reception hall with herringbone flooring and a beautiful fireplace sets the tone for the home, leading to four elegant reception rooms.

The triple aspect drawing room features curved bay windows and French doors opening to the terrace, while the family room offers a relaxed space with wood burner and courtyard access.

The formal dining room is ideal for entertaining, complemented by a stunning Smallbone kitchen/breakfast room. This space features vaulted ceilings, skylights, Patagonian granite quartz surfaces and has Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. Wrap-around glazing connects seamlessly to the outdoor terrace, creating a superb indoor-outdoor entertaining space.

A climate-controlled wine cellar with Crittall-style glass walls is a fantastic feature, while the ground floor also includes a utility room, two cloakrooms, and integral garaging with bi-fold and French doors.

Upstairs, five double bedrooms all offer pretty and unique garden views and refined interiors. The principal bedroom suite occupies its own wing, with underfloor heating, Juliet balcony, and a luxurious en suite featuring marble tiling, a walk-in shower, and freestanding bath. Three further bedrooms have en suite shower rooms, and the fifth is served by a high-spec family bathroom.

A self-contained one-bedroom annexe above the garage provides flexible accommodation for guests, staff, or extended family, accessed via a private external staircase.

Set within five acres of beautifully landscaped, gated grounds, Dunford House offers a rare combination of privacy, elegance, and outdoor living. The gardens have been thoughtfully designed to balance visual impact with ease of maintenance, blending formal structure with natural charm.

Sweeping lawns are framed by mature trees and colourful borders, while Mediterranean-style symmetry and classical planting schemes create a sense of timeless sophistication. Hardy, low-maintenance shrubs and perennials provide a natural oasis, and statuesque trees offer shade and scale. A charming wooden footbridge crosses a stream that once fed the Ottershaw Park Mill, adding a touch of heritage and tranquillity.

For those who enjoy outdoor entertaining, the property offers multiple terraces, including a large sun terrace accessed from the kitchen and drawing room, and a shaded oak pergola ideal for relaxed dining.

Leisure facilities include a full-size tennis court and a recently renovated, heated outdoor swimming pool with an automated safety cover. Adjacent to the pool is a detached pool house with a fully equipped bar and kitchen, laundry, changing room, and en suite shower, perfect for summer gatherings.

A large enclosed vegetable garden with raised timber beds and a substantial greenhouse offers excellent potential for homegrown produce.

A converted double-decker bus (available by separate negotiation) adds a playful and distinctive feature, ideal for parties or creative use.

Location
Dunford House is located in a rural location near Ottershaw. The property is well positioned, close to Weybridge, Woking and Heathrow airport. There are excellent shopping and leisure facilities in the area, including golf at Foxhills, Queenwood and Wentworth.

Ottershaw is a delightful rural location in leafy Surrey but just over 2 miles from Junction 11 of the M25 giving access to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports in 25 and 45 minutes, respectively. Woking mainline station is 3.5 miles away offering a direct rail access into London Waterloo in 23 minutes.

Ottershaw is a village in the Runnymede district of Surrey about 20 miles south west of London. Surrounding towns providing a wide range of shopping and leisure opportunities include Weybridge, Guildford and Windsor.

Privacy, space and accessibility, an abundance of sports and activities and excellent schools make the local area the perfect location for those who enjoy a variety of interests and passions. There are over a dozen golf courses within easy reach. Walkers have access to the wonderful Surrey Hills and Windsor Great Park. The Hotel, Golf and Country Club at Foxhills is a just a 5 minute drive away.

The surrounding area has a variety of Ofsted rated good and outstanding primary and senior schools in both the private and public sectors providing education from nursery through to 6th form.

Please note that all times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 6,797 sq ft

Acreage:
5.1 Acres