Detached house for sale in Blackheath, Guildford GU4

Little Poynetts is situated in the heart of Blackheath, amidst miles of National Trust owned woodland and heathland designated as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is approached by a quarter of a mile track across the heath, so it provides the most idyllic and peaceful rural setting. Blackheath is a small hamlet with a thriving cricket club and small church, and there are local village shops in nearby Wonersh and Chilworth. Guildford is four miles with its historic High Street and excellent facilities, including shops, restaurants and bars. Here the main line station provides a regular commuter service to Waterloo in 38 minutes. Chilworth station linking to Guildford in 9 minutes and Gatwick in 40 minutes is only 0.7 mile. There are nearby schools in Chilworth and Wonersh and all of Guildford’s schools are easily accessible.

Designed by Sir Charles Nicholson with an Arts & Crafts influence and an interesting Italianate feature, Little Poynetts was built in 1901 and has been enlarged and improved over the years. On the market for the first time in seventy years, the house still retains much of its original charm and character. Although requiring some modernisation, it provides the rarest of opportunities to create a stunning property in the most idyllic of locations. There are three double and one single bedrooms and a bathroom with separate WC on the first floor and three reception rooms and a kitchen with boot room, cloakroom and WC on the ground floor. There are various outbuildings including a garden room and also two garages. Little Poynetts sits within an acre of sunny and peaceful south facing gardens that include an area of woodland with woodland walk and a hard tennis court. There are amazing heathland walks and rides right on the doorstep.

Little Poynetts is perfect for those seeking a truly rural lifestyle with all the joys of country living, whilst being within easy reach of London and Gatwick