Property description
High Bank is in a totally secluded position, away from the road and in the truly idyllic location of the hamlet of Arford. It is a striking, contemporary house of brick and steel construction with cedar cladding, designed and built in 1963 by London based architects Murray Ward having been commissioned by a local artist.The property sits within a South Westerly facing 1/3 acre of secluded gardens which due to the elevated position offer wonderful views over the village and countryside beyond. The house offers light and airy accommodation, the open plan kitchen and living area has a long picture window offering panoramic views towards the village. The property has two bedrooms on the first floor, the master giving access to a large roof terrace again enjoying fabulous views and two further bedrooms one with en-suite on the ground floor. There is a further studio/ home office with separate Kitchen independently accessed from the ground floor.
The house is approached up a tarmac drive which leads to a parking area for several vehicles.The little known village of Arford is delightful with a popular village pub and easy access to the market towns of Farnham and Haslemere. The village of Headley is only 1/4 mile, within walking distance of doctors and chemist and other local amenities. Liphook station is within easy reach and offers trains to Waterloo with a running time of around 65 minutes. The A3 is only a few miles drive away, for onward travel to London ( 1 hour).
Outside
The property is approached via a tarmac driveway, leading up to a parking area giving ample parking for several vehicles. Covered storm porch leading to:
Entrance Hall
Hardwood flooring with doors to the majority of the first floor rooms.
Reception Room
A large, light and airy reception space with real wood flooring, three radiators, a bank of ceiling to waist height windows enjoying far-reaching views over the village, feature brick wall with inset real wood log burner, stone hearth, wall and ceiling lights, home entertainment points, built-in shelving, thermostat control, large built-in storage cupboard. The reception space is open plan leading round to:
Dining area
which in turn leads through to:
Kitchen
Range of matching eye and base level units with white Corian worktop surface over, which incorporates a one and a half bowl sink with swan neck mixer tap, inset fan assisted electric oven, four-ring \"Smeg\" gas hob and stainless steel overhead extractor, space and plumbing for washing machine, exposed brick wall, separate solid wood island with breakfast bar and additional storage and shelving under.
Bedroom Three
Radiator, double glazed window looking into the garden, wall lights and storage cupboard with shelf and hanging space, solid wood flooring.
Bathroom
Very high ceilings, fashionable white suite incorporating low-level WC, deep wash hand basin with wall-mounted chrome taps, panel enclosed bath with chrome mixer taps and wall-mounted shower attachment, white ladder towel rail, ceramic tiled splashbacks, high level windows and large high level cupboard housing hot water tank, low voltage downlighters and built-in storage cupboard with wooden shelving.
Master Bedroom
Hardwood flooring, low voltage downlighters, fashionable upright radiator, a full bank of floor to ceiling double glazed windows, doors leading out onto:
Veranda
Timber clad floors, iron and brick surround, wonderful far-reaching views over the village of Arford and beyond, outside lights.
En-suite Cloakroom
Fashionable close-coupled multi-flush WC, wall-mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap, upright heated towel rail, extractor fan, downlighters, double glazed window over side aspect.
First Floor Upper Landing
Radiator, windows looking onto the veranda and spiral staircase leading to the lower level.
Lower Entrance Hall
Hard wooden glazed front door leading to the driveway, double radiator, exposed brick steps and storage area, large built-in storage cupboard with shelving.
Bedroom Two
Interesting curved wall and large double glazed windows over the front aspect, double radiator; the room is currently configured as a recording studio, door to:
En-suite
Shower cubicle, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, double radiator, double glazed window over side aspect, ceramic tiled walls, hard wood flooring.
Bedroom Four
Hardwood flooring, large double glazed windows over front aspect, double radiator, spotlights.
Office/Study
Independently accessed from the front, feature glass brick wall, radiator and exposed brick walls. Doorway leading to a kitchenette with a stainless steel unit incorporating a sink and storage beneath, space for fridge freezer, radiator, window over front aspect and door to utility area and under house storage.
Garden
Various terraces and entertainment areas directly to the front and side of the property with a formal front garden enclosed with mature trees and shrubs. Further up the steps there is a secondary timber entertainment terrace giving high level views over the village of Arford and beyond, and giving access to the gardens which are mainly laid to lawn, with an upper terrace with timber pagoda and seating area. The garden is enclosed with mature shrub borders and is elevated, thereby giving a high degree of privacy and seclusion.
Directions
From Farnham proceed south on the A287 towards Frensham and Hindhead. At the traffic lights at the top of Firgrove Hill, proceed straight on and continue for approximately 5 miles passing through Lower Bourne and Frensham. At the crossroads in the centre of Churt, turn right onto the Churt Road, sign posted to Headley. Continue for approximately 2.75 miles and shortly after The Crown public house in the centre of Arford, turn left into Bowcott Hill. Proceed up the Hill and High Bank will be found after a short distance on your left hand side.
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