Property description
• Reception Hall
• Drawing Hall
• Kitchen / Breakfast Room
• Master en-suite with Dressing Room
• Four Further Bedrooms
• Three Further Bathrooms (two en-suite)
• Utility Room
• Cloakroom
• Double Garage
• Allocated Parking
• Private Gardens
• Approximately 0.3 Acres
• Substantial Communal Grounds
Grade II listed mansion, once used by King Charles I as a hunting Lodge Thomas Sheriff Place Comprises: Reception Hall, Downstairs Cloakroom, Large Drawing Hall, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Laundry Room, Spacious Master Bedroom, Bathroom & Dressing Room, 4 Further Double Bedrooms (2 With En-Suite Facilities), Family Bathroom, Gas Central Heating, Private Garden & access To 35 Acres Of Communal Land, Double Garage & Further Parking.
Occupying an elevated parkland setting and approached by private drive, Thomas Sheriff Place is a striking five bedroom wing of this period property with accommodation spread over three floors. Elegant historical features include high ceilings and tall sash windows and with landscape views that can be enjoyed from most rooms. The appealing and elegant interior creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The property underwent extensive restoration in 1998 and internally the property retains the characteristic features reminiscent of its origins. Offering comfortable and spacious family accommodation over four floors whilst enjoying all the conveniences required for modern living.
To the front of Sheriff Place is a parking area with a detached double garage to the rear with additional private allocated parking spaces. The private garden lies to the south and west of the property and comprises a secluded walled garden with gravelled terrace and lawns with neatly tendered borders. The lawns slope down from the terrace to the fenced boundary and an attractive backdrop of mature woodland.
Thomas Sheriff Place has its origins dating back to Domesday, Normandy and can trace its history back to the Conqueror, whilst Henley Park was part of the Royal Forest of Windsor as early as the 12th century. Believed to have originated as a hunting lodge, the mansion and estate at Henley Park developed under a succession of royal and noble owners until it finally passed into private hands around 1630.
With far-reaching views of woodland to the Hogs Back with nearby the historic village of Pirbright is the typical English village with its village green and pond, local pubs, village hall, parish church, local church and community village shop.
At Brookwood there is a Sainsbury’s, whilst at Guildford and Woking there is an extensive range of leisure, cultural, shopping and sporting amenities.
There is a wide choice of schools within easy reach including Pirbright Village Primary, Woodcote Hose, Hall Grove, Knowle Hill, Salesian College, Royal Grammar, Guildford High, Aldro, Frensham Heights, Charterhouse and Cranleigh.
Recreational opportunities include golf at a number of clubs in the area, country sports at a number of local venues as well as sports and leisure facilities at Guildford and Woking. In addition the surrounding countryside offers ample opportunity for walking, cycling and riding.
From Brookwood there is a fast train service of about 30 minutes to London Waterloo with a more frequent service available from Woking mainline. There is also access to the A3, M3 and M25 motorway routes to London, Heathrow, Gatwick and the South.
From London, follow the A3 south and after passing Guildford Cathedral on the left, take the next slip road onto the A31. Continue for 1.9 miles taking the exit slip for Puttenham. At the T-junction turn right towards Wanborough and immediately left onto Wanborough Hill that becomes Westwood Lane and continue for about 2 miles to Normandy. Turn left onto the A323 and then right into School Lane and continue to end. Turn right onto Pirbright Road, A324, and continue for 1.8 miles before turning right onto Cobbett Hill Road. The gated entrance to Henley Park will be found after 0.3 miles on the right. Continue for 1 mile along the private drive to the mansion and the property will be found towards the left.