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"A six bedroom Georgian style home set in landscaped gardens, situated on a sought after private road within south Farnham.

Description

Set on a plot of just under half an acre and located in a sought after private road within south Farnham, Monkshanger is an imposing six bedroom Georgian style property of over 6,000 sq ft with a south easterly aspect garden. Built approximately four years ago and completed to a high specification by the current owners, the property has been thoughtfully designed for modern family living, all within a mile from Farnham town centre.

The house is approached via automated wrought iron gates leading on to a driveway with parking for several cars and access to the double garage.

The impressive entrance hall has a sweeping and galleried staircase that rises up through the property to a circular roof light, filling the space with an abundance of natural light. Extra height doors throughout the ground floor maintain the grandeur and light feel. The expansive family Poggenpohl kitchen is well equipped with integrated Gaggenau cooking appliances and a central island with breakfast bar. The kitchen is open plan to the dining area with three sets of sliding doors giving access to the large outside terrace and views of the garden.

Positioned to the front of the property is a dual aspect reception room with feature fireplace. There is also a study and family room, which is currently being used as a homework room. A downstairs cloakroom and utility room complete the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor comprises the principal bedroom with generous en suite and dressing room. French doors lead out to a terrace overlooking the rear garden. There are three further en suite bedrooms.

The second floor includes two further bedrooms and a shared shower room. A games room spanning the width of the house completes this floor and has fantastic views towards Farnham and the Castle.

The house benefits from Villeroy and Boch sanitaryware and underfloor heating throughout.

Outside, the landscaped garden is mainly laid to lawn with raised borders, fruit and vegetable beds and a large terrace with space for a table and chairs as well as outdoor sofas, making it ideal for entertaining in the warmer summer months. The garden is divided into three levels, with the lower level an ideal space for a children s play area with an Olympic size sunken trampoline. There is an irrigation system covering both the front and rear gardens with a 7,500 litre rain water recovery tank.

Location

Monkshanger is a private, sought after road located in south Farnham, conveniently situated a mile from the town centre and 0.7 miles from the train station.

The Georgian market town of Farnham offers an extensive range of branded and independent shops. Coffee shops and eateries include a number of restaurants on the picturesque Castle Street and Lion and Lamb Yard; and there is a choice of supermarkets including a Waitrose. The Maltings arts centre offers theatre, film and crafts fairs. The new Brightwells Yard complex has a six screen cinema, restaurants and public gardens. Farnham town hosts an array of seasonal events, fetes and fairs throughout the year.

Farnham mainline train station 0.7 miles provides trains to London Waterloo from 53 minutes. The A31, A331 and A3 all provide swift access to the M25 and the national motorway network, as well as Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton airports.

There is a choice of schools in the area including South Farnham, St Polycarps, Barfield School, Edgeborough, Frensham Heights, More House and Waverley Abbey. There is a choice of golf courses locally including Hankley, Hindhead and Farnham. Tennis is available at The Bourne & at David Lloyd tennis centre.

The south Farnham position is close to stunning areas of countryside including, National Trust owned Frensham Great and Little Ponds, the Devils Jumps, the Devil s Punchbowl and Alice Holt Forest are all within easy reach and provide excellent opportunities for walking, riding and cycling.

Please note, all distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage 6,046 sq ft

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