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Tenure: Freehold A comprehensive and varied list of period features adorn this fine home and lead us to suspect that this could well be the consummate Edwardian residence. Warm red brick elevations with Herringbone brickwork in the gables, fully restored original windows and stunning joinery are far from every day features that comfortably stand up to closer inspection. More recent enhancements in 2011 include a new roof built and constructed through the production of over 35,000 hand finished clay tiles, renewed chimneys, reset gutters and new external woodwork. (Further information of the work carried out is available upon request or alternatively can be viewed at www.agwroofing.com in a gallery entitled a recent project in Guildford. Similarly the same uncompromising standard of craftsmanship was bestowed upon the restoration of the windows by the appointment of Fabco Sanctuary, a company previously used for window restoration on behalf of the National Trust. Internally, a grand entrance hall leads to an impressive open plan reception area flanked by a delightful oak paneled turning staircase on one side and triple doors leading to a sun terrace on the other. The dining room with oak flooring underfoot adjoins a useful snug with bar area and reinforces the notion that this home has been designed very much with hosting and entertainment in mind. The kitchen/breakfast room is double aspect with limed oak units surrounding an extremely useful island complete with gas fired Aga. The kitchen has both a utility room and cellar among its offerings and provides access into the study and purpose built games room, currently home to a full size snooker table. On the first floor, 4 of the 6 bedrooms are double aspect, three have built in wardrobes, while the vastly proportioned master bedroom suite has both bath and shower suites as well as his and hers basins. The second floor was at some point, we assume, the servants quarters and could be perfect as a hobby or play room. In summary, we know of no other house like Openwood. Indulgent refurbishment with scant regard to purse strings have culminated in a property that is simply as good as it looks, with no amount of superlatives in existence that would do this fine home justice - we highly recommend internal viewing. More information from this agent To view this media, please visit the on-line version of this page at www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-40813589.html
The Consummate Edwardian Residence?
4.5 Acres of Grounds & 5500 Sq Ft of Accommdation
5 Reception Areas including Billiards Room
6 Bedrooms & 3 Bath/Shower-Rooms
Double Garage, Swimming Pool & Outhouses
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