Markstone Moss Wonersh, Surrey
A hidden gem
Markstone Moss, Wonersh, Surrey, GU5 0QW Mileages Guildford 4 miles; Cranleigh 5 miles; Gatwick Airport 24 miles; Heathrow Airport 25 miles; Central London 33 miles (Distances are approximate) Accommodation Main house 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, Clive Christian kitchen/breakfast room, drawing room, dining room, tv room, study, al fresco dining area. Triple garage with huge loft area, cellars with 5 lockable store rooms and plant room. Detached cottage 2 bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen, shower room, covered loggia. Outside Landscaped gardens with private 1.3 acre lake, swimming pool, tennis court, parkland grounds with woodland boundaries, in all about 12 acres. 1
Description An enchanting Grade II Listed period house beautifully restored in an idyllic and very special lakeside setting. Luxuriously renovated, this is a country house of rare quality where period charm has been expertly blended with modern technology. Great character and comfort is enhanced by features such as open fireplaces, underfloor heating, and programmable lighting in key rooms. The Clive Christian kitchen is fitted with Sub-Zero and Miele appliances and the master bathroom is also fitted by Clive Christian. 5 beautifully appointed bedrooms all overlook the spectacular gardens, and the living rooms downstairs are equally roomy and flow well, cleverly designed to provide both large openplan spaces for entertaining as well as rooms for a study and for watching TV. Accessed from the kitchen there is a unique outdoor room with a open gas fire, enclosed within sheltering walls; another excellent entertaining space designed for atmospheric al fresco dining. Situation Situated in the quintessential village of Wonersh within The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and just 4 miles to the south of Guildford. The surrounding countryside is renowned for its scenic beauty with miles of bridleways, footpaths and thousands of acres of National Trust land. The mainline station at Guildford offers fast regular services to London Waterloo taking from approximately 40 minutes. There are comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities with many boutique shops, department stores, supermarkets, restaurants and theatres. The area offers some of the finest schools including Charterhouse, St Catherine s, Cranleigh, The Royal Grammar in Guildford and Guildford High School for Girls. 2
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Gardens and Grounds The gardens are expertly landscaped to take full advantage of the parkland lakeside setting. Approached via secure main gates, and alternative trade gates, both with entry phone system and CCTV cameras, leading to a sweeping gravel drive. Well stocked flower beds with roses and abundant white Annabelle hydrangeas surround the house which is situated overlooking the lake. There is a paved dining area, and a fishing deck shaded by weeping willow and ancient oak trees. York stone paved paths and terraces connect the courtyard garden to the magnificent swimming pool area with rose arbour, heated pool in dark blue mosaic, and spa hot-tub pool. Further paths lead to the all weather tennis court and the cottage. A second gated entrance also provides access to the grounds with fruit and vegetable garden, and garaging. Directions From London take the A3 to Guildford and then the A281 south. After leaving Guildford turn left in Shalford onto the B2128 and follow this for about 2 miles to Wonersh. Follow the road through the S-bend and the entrance to Wonersh Park is on the right. Continue into The Park and follow The Drive. After passing both Grantley Avenue and the second turning to Mellersh Hill Road on your left, take a left turn signed to Markstone Moss and the entrance is a little further on, on the left. 5
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The Prime and Country House team would be delighted to show you around this property. Guildford Sales 01483 502222 guildford@hamptons-int.com Prime and Country House Department 0207 493 8222 primeandcountryhouse@hamptons-int.com Hamptons International Head Office 7th Floor, UK House 180 Oxford Street London W1D 1NN hamptons.co.uk 9
Markstone Moss Approximate gross internal area. Main house = 3,555 sq ft / 330.3 sq m, Outbuilding = 1,597 sq ft / 148.4 sq m, Staff house = 745 sq ft / 69.2 sq m, Total = 5,897 sq ft / 547.9 sq m For clarifi cation, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specifi c fi ttings. 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 fi xtures and fi ttings, carpeting, curtains/blinds and kitchen equipment, whether fi tted or not, are deemed removable by the vendor unless specifi cally itemised within these particulars. Hamptons International is a trading name of Countrywide Estate Agents. Head Offi ce: 7th Floor, UK House, 180 Oxford Street, London W1D 1NN