Property description
A gorgeous, detached family house with period origins that over the years has been enlarged and enhanced to offer well planned modern accommodation blended with desirable, period features. The property boasts a stunning elevated location and benefits greatly from glorious southerly views over the surrounding area. Another stand out feature is the location. Set on a winding residential lane in the highly coveted South Farnham area, the tranquility of the immediate location belies the extreme convenience and ease of accessibility to the town centre.
The Georgian facaded town centre offers a wide range of local and national stores along with an array of pubs, wine bars, restaurants and cafes. Also conveniently located is Farnham station which offers a rail link to London Waterloo.
Entrance
Projecting pitched roof entrance porch with courtesy light to solid oak front door to:
Entrance Hall
Oak laminate flooring, beamed ceiling, central heating control, radiator with ornate cover, matching cupboard above (housing consumer unit).
Cloakroom
White suite comprising enclosed cistern WC with dual flush system and wash basin with chrome monobloc, mosaic style floor, wall tiling and splashback, built in utility cupboard, spot lighting and beamed ceiling.
Dining Hall
Open plan to sitting room, with brick fireplace, wall lights, continuation of the oak laminate flooring.
Sitting Room
With twin banks of French windows and complementary side panels, further continuation of flooring, ornate fireplace with cast iron chimney piece, marble hearth, recessed spotlights, home entertainment points, upright fashionable radiator, further wide opening to:
Snug
Exposed brick walling, stripped pine floor, beamed ceiling, door to:
Study/Playroom
Ornate column radiator, stripped pine flooring, directional spotlights and front aspect window.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Kitchen with high end formed work surface with recessed stainless steel bowl and swan neck mixer with a range of oak fronted soft close cupboards beneath, integrated dishwasher, built in \"Bosch\" double oven, \"Bosch\" microwave and \"Hotpoint\" coffee maker (all brushed steel), beamed ceiling, black tiled flooring, double glazed front aspect window, further peninsular work surface, combined breakfast bar with matching cupboards and drawers beneath, fully integrated side by side fridge/freezer, recessed four ring, mirror finished, gas hob, directional spotlights. Breakfast room with fashionable radiator, continuation of the kitchen floor, beautiful fireplace with exposed brick breast and hearth, exceptional double glazed bay with French windows and complementary side panels (leading directly to the sun terrace),and additional French windows from the dining area and glazed door from the kitchen to:
Conservatory
Well proportioned and built on a brick plinth with spotlights and utility area (currently housing gas boiler), tiled work surface with composite sink unit and ornate mixer tap with cupboards and drawers beneath, plumbing and space for washing machine, double radiators.
First Floor Landing
From the entrance hall, dog leg staircase with exposed pine balustrade, access to loft, small gallery and front aspect small pane window. Door to:
Bedroom One
Small pane double glazed rear aspect window, radiator, ornate fireplace with cast iron surround and wooden mantle, range of built in wardrobes and door to:
En-suite
Small window, curved glass shower cubicle with monsoon head and closed cistern WC with dual flush, wash basin with monobloc mixer set on vanity surface with utility cupboard, recessed lighting, upright chrome ladder radiator, extractor fan and tiled flooring.
Bedroom Two
Small pane double glazed, double aspect window (view of the rear garden and beyond), radiator, recessed lighting, large dressing room with range of built in cupboards.
Bedroom Three
Side aspect double glazed window, radiator, book shelving.
Bedroom Four
Front aspect window, radiator.
Bathroom
Front aspect small pane window, shaped bath with mixer tap and twin shower capability, upright chrome ladder radiator, wash basin with mixer tap set on vanity surface with drawers beneath, enclosed cistern WC with dual flush capability, ceramic floor and wall tiling, recessed lighting.
Outside
The property is approached via newly installed twin, double, metal gates providing an in/out gravel driveway with further gravelled spur providing plenty of off street parking and access to:
Garage
Detached double width garage, built in keeping with the property, under a pitched, slate roof, electric up and over door, two side windows and personal rear door, electric light and power. NB The roof is clad with solar panels which we are further led to believe is on a good tariff. Also attached to the garage is courtesy lighting.
Front Garden
An excellent feature of the property, predominantly lawned with island shrub beds, privacy provided by mature mixed hedging, well tended pathway and steps lead down to the front of the property which is flanked by a retaining wall and a beautifully planted flower and shrub bed, providing a burst of seasonal colour. Immediately in front of the property there is an externally accessed gas meter, lockable garden gates providing access around both sides of the property to:
Rear Garden
The wonderful rear garden provides the most glorious rooftop southerly view and is laid out as follows:- immediately behind the property there is a full width patio with full access from all principle rooms, external entertaining lighting, wrought iron balustrading and attractive dwarf hedging. Meandering on the western flank is a level, then gently, sloping lawn providing access to play area (currently with swings) and steps down to principle area of garden predominantly lawned, flanked by terraced flowerbeds, winding bark clad path to small seating terrace, a variety of mature shrubs and trees, the whole enjoying an outstanding southerly orientation and a high degree of privacy.
Directions
From Farnham town centre take Firgrove Hill out of town. Proceed straight over the Ridgway traffic lights, bearing next left into Vicarage Hill. Follow the hill a short way along and the property will be found on the right hand side, shortly after Swingate Road, which is on the left.
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