8 bed detached house for sale

Old Manor Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey GU4

Significant Grade II listed country house with swimming pool.

Description
Originally dating from the 17th century with a number of later additions, this fabulous Grade II listed home boasts a rich history and a prominent position within the village. The Old Manor House offers extensive internal accommodation of approximately 5,500 sq ft and is well presented over three floors.

The property is accessed via a private driveway on the corner of the Dorking Road and Blacksmith Lane. The current owners have been in residence for over thirty years and this has been a much loved family home with exciting scope for sympathetic modernisation. A number of period features have been sympathetically retained including original windows with exquisite stained glass, wood panelling and stunning fireplaces.

There are a fine collection of reception rooms, of particular note is the triple aspect drawing room measuring over 33 ft in length with a striking open fireplace. This room lends itself to hosting guests, relaxing and family life. This memorable space leads to an equally impressive music room at the front of the house with parquet flooring and a fireplace. For entertaining there is a formal dining room with wooden flooring and an ornate log burning stove. There is also a versatile family/ playroom. The kitchen/ breakfast room is presented in a traditional country style with terracotta tiled flooring, aga, space to dine and original beams and exposed brickwork. A utility room and cloakroom complete the downstairs accommodation.

The impressive oak staircase leads to the six bedrooms on the first floor. There is ample space for family, visiting guests and multi generational living. A memorable feature on this floor is a central hallway currently used as a library and space for a games room. The principal bedroom enjoys excellent proportions, a walk-in wardrobe and large en suite bathroom with roll top freestanding bath and a shower. Bedrooms four and five have access to a private balcony with delightful views across the garden. There is a large family bathroom and shower room that complete the first floor accommodation. On the second floor, two further double bedrooms can be found. The property has generous loft and eaves storage.

Outside, the gardens are wonderfully idyllic and private. There is an area of level lawn well screened by mature trees as well as a more formal and tranquil garden. The Old Manor House sits well within its attractive plot of approximately 0.7 acre. A heated swimming pool is a notable feature surrounded by a large seating area and patio.

There are a number of outbuildings including a greenhouse, potting shed, garage with storage above and a carport. The driveway provides ample parking for several vehicles.

Location
Located in the heart of the Surrey Hills and occupying a most idyllic situation in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the property sitting in the Metropolitan Green Belt on the fringe of the historic village of Chilworth with its thriving community. Chilworth Station is on the Reading to Gatwick Terminal South line with connections to Guildford (Waterloo 35 minutes) or Redhill (London Bridge 25 minutes). The village has a shop, superb public house, The Percy Arms, and CofE Infant School & Tillingbourne Primary School.

The Old Manor House is surrounded by heathland providing excellent access to footpaths through historic Gunpowder Mills as well as the Chantries and St. Martha’s Hill.

Comprehensive shopping, cultural and leisure amenities are available at Guildford, Godalming and Cranleigh.

There is convenient access to the A3 junctions north and south and both Heathrow and Gatwick airports are in easy reach.

There are mainline stations at Guildford, Farncombe and Godalming offering fast and frequent services into London/Waterloo, with journey times from about 35 minutes.

There are a number of excellent schools in the area including Royal Grammar School, Guildford High School, St Catherine's, Duke of Kent, Hurtwood House, Cranleigh and Charterhouse.

Recreational opportunities include golf at several local clubs, including Bramley, Effingham and West Surrey. There is fishing on the Albury Estate, racing at Sandown Park, Kempton, Epsom and Fontwell and polo at Ewhurst. The south coast with its beaches, sailing and water sports is under an hours drive away.

Square Footage: 5,537 sq ft





Additional Info
Agent’s Note - We wish to inform prospective buyers of this property that the seller is connected to an employee of Savills.