The Timbers, Thursley Road Elstead, Godalming, Surrey

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1 The Timbers, Thursley Road Elstead, Godalming, Surrey

2 The Timbers An impressive character home of high quality, set in immaculate 3.5 acres gardens and grounds. Summary of Accommodation 4 bedrooms 2 en suite bath/shower rooms Family bathroom Cloakroom Reception hall Drawing room Sitting room Dining room Study Sun room Kitchen/breakfast room Utility room Double garage Wine store Wood store Summerhouse Stables Small paddock Barn Approximately 3.5 acres of gardens and grounds Description An exquisite character home in level gardens and surrounded by open Common land between the villages of Tilford, Elstead and Thursley. Constructed in the vein of an Elizabethan farmhouse the property is thought to date from 1931 when Jack Billmeir, a colourful local character who had made his money in shipping as founder and owner of the Stanhope Shipping Company, built the property. Displaying a huge amount of architectural flair and character the property manages to blend this historic relevance with more modern notions of inclusive family living and contemporary practicality. A cherished family home, this is immediately evident on entering the property with a sense of warmth and space compounded by panelled walls, exposed wood floors, high, beamed ceilings, latched doors, diamond leaded light windows with deep, low sills and these features are echoed throughout the house. Latterly extended and modernised the property has stayed true to its original design ethos but now has generously proportioned living space across two floors with a bright, modern kitchen and adjacent laundry room, superb ensuite facilities to both master and guest bedrooms, a fitted study, a large sitting room ideal for informal family life and a calm, airy Sun room on the south side of the property with spectacular, triple aspect views over the gardens. Location The property is located on the edge of the popular village of Elstead in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a village shop, four public houses, independent shops, a church, veterinary and dental surgeries and a church. In addition to the shops within the village, further more extensive shopping facilities can be found in Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere and Guildford. Communications in the area are excellent with the A3 providing access to London, the M25 and the national motorway network. Trains into London Waterloo run from Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere and Guildford taking between 34 and 53 minutes. Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton airports are all within easy reach. There is an excellent selection of schools in the area including Charterhouse and Prior s Field in Godalming, King Edward s in Witley, St. Catherine s in Bramley, Cranleigh School in Cranleigh and The Royal Grammar School, Guildford High School and Tormead in Guildford. Local leisure facilities include golf at Hankley Common, The West Surrey, Hurtmore, Puttenham, Guildford and Wisley golf clubs, racing at Goodwood, Sandown, Ascot, Kempton and Epsom, riding and walking on Hankley and Thursley Commons and sailing on Frensham Ponds and the south coast. Gardens and Grounds Extending to approximately 3.5 acres, the gardens are wonderfully secluded, largely level and a perfect blend of formal and informal landscaping. Protected by an electric gate, the long driveway is brick and Yorkstone paved, leading past the detached double garage and circling a landscaped water feature allowing the house a remarkably deep layback from the road and vast amounts of parking and turning space. Towards the front of the grounds, a more natural, heather and wild flower area is reflective of the surrounding common land and this then gives way to a more formal, manicured garden round the side and rear of the house with beautifully tended shrub beds, rockeries, formal lawns and a pond. These are interspersed with brick and Yorkstone terraces, steps and pathways providing routes through the various sections of garden and down to the heated outdoor pool with a large surrounding terrace and nearby Summerhouse. Beyond the Summerhouse the gardens evolve again into a small, fence paddock with a barn and stabling and further wild meadow down to and beyond a small stream. The gardens are flanked by woodland and rhododendrons affording interest, colour and an overriding sense of privacy and seclusion. Services We are advised by our client that the property has mains electricity, water and drainage, with gas fired central heating.

3 For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sale particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and rounded: they are taken between internal wall surfaces and therefore include cupboards/shelves etc. Accordingly, they should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Formal notice is also given that all fixtures and fittings, carpeting, curtains/blinds, and kitchen equipment, whether fitted or not, are deemed removable by the vendor unless specifically itemised within these particulars. Stable 1 4.5m x 3.4m 14'10" x 11'2" Stable 2 3.9m x 3.8m 12'10" x 12'4" Barn 5.9m x 5.2m 19'6" x 17'0" Thursley Road, Elstead Approximate Gross Internal Area Main House = 3591 Sq Ft/333 Sq M Garage = 372 Sq Ft/35 Sq M Stables & Barn = 744 Sq Ft/69 Sq M Summer House = 185 Sq Ft/17 Sq M Wood & Wine Stores = 176 Sq Ft/16 Sq M Total = 5068 Sq Ft/470 Sq M Wood Store 3.1m x 2.5m 10'1" x 8'4" Garage 6.5m x 5.3m 21'4" x 17'5" W.C. Wine Store 3.1m x 2.4m 10'1" x 7'10" Sun Room 4.6m x 4.6m 15'0" x 15'0" Seat Drawing Room 6.7m x 5.2m 21'11" x 17'2" F/P Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 4.8m x 4.8m 15'9" x 15'9" Boiler Hall 4.8m x 3.6m 15'9" x 11'10" W.C. Utility 4.8m x 2.5m 15'11" x 8'0" Dining Room 5.4m x 3.8m 17'9" x 12'6" Study 5.5m x 3.9m 17'11" x 12'8" Sitting Room 7.2m x 6.2m 23'9" x 20'3" FP F/P En Suite Master Bedroom 5.3m x 4.6m 17'6" x 15'0" Bedroom 4 3.6m x 3.3m 11'8" x 10'10" Seat Bedroom 3 4.9m x 3.3m 15'11" x 10'11" Bathroom Bedroom 2 5.4m x 4.0m 17'9" x 13'1" En Suite Ground Floor First Floor FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/ /pjs Summer House 4.2m x 4.1m 13'8" x 13'7"

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