8 Bedroom Detached House, Thursley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 6QD
Tenure Type: Freehold
Property Description
The house dates back to the 16th Century and was extensively remodelled in the Arts and Crafts style in 1897 by Sir Edwin Lutyens, widely regarded as the greatest architect of his age.
It is approached by a long driveway which leads through wrought iron gates terminating in a wide turning area in front of the house.
The house sits perfectly, surrounded by its magnificent grounds, believed to be first laid down by the celebrated garden designer Gertrude Jekyll.
The interiors have been redesigned in 2002 by Enrica Stabile from L’Utile e il Dilettevole in Milan.
In all, a light and airy Grade II listed residence, perfect for entertaining and with extensive guest and staff accommodation.
Situation
The 12th Century village of Thursley lies to the west of the main London to Portsmouth road and at its heart sit the Three Horseshoes pub, a village hall, nursery school and cricket pavilion. The National Trust and Thursley Nature Reserve own much of the surrounding woodland, heath and farm lane. It also lies within The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The area is extremely popular for its wide range of public schools both boys and girls, including Aldro, Barrow Hills, Bedales, Charterhouse, Cranleigh, Edgeborough, Frensham Heights, Guildford High School for girls, Prior's Field, Rodborough College, St Catherine’s, St Hilary’s, St Edmund’s, Royal Grammar School (Guildford) and Wellington College.
The area has excellent recreational opportunities including golf, walking, riding and sailing at Frensham Common.
Central London is approximately 40 miles and the nearby town of Guildford provides a mainline service to London Waterloo from 35 minutes. The A3 trunk route provides ready access to Portsmouth and London, connecting with the M25 at Wisley Interchange for Heathrow (approx 33 miles) and Gatwick (approx 44 miles).
8 bedroom suites
4 reception rooms
adjoining annexe
4 bedroom guest/staff cottage
swimming pool and tennis court
extensive garaging and outbuildings
stabling
3 lakes paddock and woodland
in all about 63 acres
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