Semi-detached house for sale in Gong Hill Drive, Lower Bourne, Farnham GU10

Dating back to 1908 and designed by the famous local architect Harold Falkner, then later separated into 4 wings, is this refurbished and well-appointed character home forming one of the wings. The versatile accommodation spans 2 floors, with the rear enjoying a south westerly aspect, giving the house a bright feeling throughout. The ground floor is entered via an entrance porch which opens up into a large reception hall with storage cupboard and leads to the utility room. The heart of the house is the wonderful kitchen/dining room complete with vaulted ceiling, bespoke fitted units, integrated appliances, quartz worktops, limestone floor tiles and under floor heating, a central island with drawers and a breakfast bar. The dining area has French doors leading to the garden. The remaining ground floor space comprises an inner hall leading to all remaining main rooms, a cloakroom, a sitting room with a feature fireplace housing a wood burning stove in Bath stone surround and double doors that lead back to the kitchen, a study/bedroom 4 currently used as a snug room, and the principle bedroom that also boasts a vaulted ceiling, built-in wardrobes, and an en-suite bathroom. To the first floor is a generous landing, 2 further double bedrooms and a Modern Family bathroom. Please note there is an annual service charge contribution of £370 towards the maintenance of the road and hedges.

Outside

To the front a five-bar gate leads to a large graveled drive that provides ample parking. This in turn leads to a detached double garage with an electric up and over door, and an attached store room. The front garden has been landscaped to include an area of lawn, a large fishpond, many mature shrubs and trees, and a vine covered pergola ideal for alfresco dining. The rear garden is well screened with a wonderful array of rhododendrons, azaleas and mature trees, giving both colour and a high degree of seclusion throughout the year. To the immediate rear of the house there is a terrace with paved York stone patio. The remainder of the garden offers lawned areas, multiple flowers and shrubs. A garden store is attached to the rear of the house. In all the garden extends to 0.6 acres.

Situation

The property is located down a private drive only a short distance from Lower Bourne with its vibrant village community, tennis courts, local church, cricket club and green. The surrounding area boasts extensive open countryside and is ideal for walking, riding and other country pursuits, this includes the adjacent Bourne Woods which is a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. There is an excellent choice of golf clubs nearby, sailing at Frensham ponds and the south coast is easily accessible. Farnham is 2 miles to the north and offers a comprehensive range of shopping, cultural and leisure facilities with a good variety of pubs and restaurants. There are mainline stations at Farnham and Haslemere providing services to Waterloo within the hour. There is easy access to the A31 giving rapid links to the A3 and national motorway network and Heathrow and Gatwick are easily accessible. There is an excellent range of state and private schools surrounding the area.