Property description
Gascoigne-Pees: Willowfold Farm is a stunning property set within the South Downs National Park. Built approximately ten years ago by the current owners, this delightful individual family home is set in formal gardens and paddocks approaching ten acres. The house and grounds offer the versatility of either equestrian or recreational use.
The spacious three story accommodation of the main house includes a generous farmhouse style family kitchen with Aga and a central island unit. This room leads directly through to the family room which, in turn, has doors leading to the terrace and gardens where outstanding views of the paddocks and fields beyond can be enjoyed.
The magnificent sitting room boasts a vaulted ceiling and inglenook fireplace with a galleried landing above which is accessed from the first floor. The principal suite includes a dressing room, en-suite shower room and balcony with views overlooking neighbouring countryside. Versatile in their use there are five further bedrooms and three further bathrooms.
The house is approached via an impressive gated driveway leading through to a central turning area. The two storey garage complex has an impressive games room above with potential for a self contained annex stpp and is set to the right hand side of the driveway. Nearby are the stable blocks and outbuildings.
The property benefits from approximately two acres of formal gardens having been laid to lawn with mature borders. There are two spring fed ponds, an established orchard and large willows tree to the front. To the rear there are further landscaped gardens with a large patio area ideal for entertaining and a central feature koi carp pond and water gardens. The paddocks and fields and the separate ménage are accessed through a further five bar gate.
Willowfold is surrounded by farmland and forestry commission land which includes the well known Alice Holt Forest. Alice Holt Forest caters for cyclists, walkers and riders. Nearby Frensham Ponds provides sailing at the Great Pond. For keen golfers the adjacent course of Blacknest and the nearby Farnham Golf Club provide excellent facilities.
Guildford lies approximately fifteen miles to the North East with Farnham approximately four miles to the North. Both of these towns provide an excellent range of shopping and recreational facilities along with a range of schools both private and state. There is access to the surrounding countryside with a range of bridleways and footpaths. For the commuter the stations at Bentley and Farnham offer links to both London and the South Coast. There is excellent access to the A3 and M3 and Heathrow and Gatwick Airports are within easy reach.
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