5 bedroom detached house for sale

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Property Summary
Originally constructed in the mid-1800s, this expansive family home has been thoughtfully enhanced over the years to offer spacious and adaptable living spaces, along with stunning valley views.

Ground Floor
The ground floor features a formal sitting room with two log burners and doors opening to the rear garden and a charming decking area. At the heart of the home is a large family area with an atrium roof, seamlessly connecting to the kitchen and breakfast area, which boasts granite worktops and front-facing views. This space is perfect for social gatherings and family time. Additionally, there is a separate dining room, a study ideal for remote work, and a utility room that can serve as a small annexe if needed.

First Floor
Upstairs, the principal bedroom includes an ensuite shower room, while a secondary bedroom also features an ensuite shower room. Three more bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the first-floor accommodations.

Outside
The garden offers numerous seating areas perfect for enjoying the views and entertaining guests. It is primarily laid to lawn with mature hedge borders and includes gated access to the rear. The Rookery Barn, used as a home office and gym, provides an ideal workspace away from the main house, with an adjoining workshop. At the front, double electric gates lead to a long, block-paved driveway that accommodates multiple vehicles. There is a detached garage with an automatic door, EV charging point, and a loft space above. The property is slightly elevated and sits on a 0.55-acre plot.

Situation
Situated in a pleasant lane convenient to Lower Bourne offering a local range of amenities including a store/post office, chemist, newsagent, Doctors surgery, Bat and Ball Public House, Veterinary clinic, the Bourne green, Bourne Woods and Alice Holt Forest. There is an excellent choice of both state and private schools in the area, including the highly regarded South Farnham School, Rowledge Primary School, Weydon Secondary School, Frensham Heights and Edgeborough. The Georgian town centre of Farnham offers a comprehensive range of shopping, recreational and cultural pursuits, with bustling cobbled courtyards boasting many shops, cafes and restaurants including Gail's, Cote Brasserie, Pizza Express and Zizzi. There is a Sainsburys, Waitrose, Leisure Centre, David Lloyd Leisure Centre and Farnham’s historic deer park offering over 300 acres of beautiful open countryside, providing opportunities for walking and cycling. Travel links are first class with the A31 and mainline (truncated)

Location
Farnham town centre and mainline station 2.5 miles (Waterloo from 53 minutes) Guildford A3 9 miles, London 38 miles South coast 27 miles (All distances and times are approximate)

Directions
Leave Farnham via the A287, Firgrove Hill. At the traffic lights and main crossroads turn right into Ridgway Road and continue onto Shortheath Road. Pass over two mini-roundabouts and at the staggered crossroads turn left into Sandrock Hill Road. Follow the road down hill and slightly up and turn left into Upper Bourne Lane where Thornhill Cottage can be found along on the right hand side.

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