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"Rystead House
Rystead House is a charming detached house positioned on the edge of the popular village of Chiddingfold. The house is believed to have been built in the 13th century. It was originally built as a medieval hall house with a cross passage. The stunning fireplace in the hall is believed to date back to 1545. This substantial property spans 5,000 sq ft and features six bedrooms, making it ideal for a large family or those who enjoy spacious living.

The house is an example of classic architecture, with a red tiled roof and a timeless brick facade. The elegant design harmonizes with the surrounding woodland backdrop. The winding driveway adds to the property s charm. Inside, the house offers a well balanced layout with superb ceiling heights throughout. Large windows allow natural light to flood the space, enhancing the warm and inviting atmosphere. The principal bedroom suite is a standout feature, offering an en suite bathroom and ample closet space. The additional five bedrooms are also generously sized, providing plenty of room for family members or guests.

Gardens and Grounds
Outside, the manicured lawns and greenery create a picturesque setting. The garden offers various areas to unwind and enjoy the outdoors, from the sunny patios to the shaded spots under the mature trees.

The stunning granary is Grade II listed and there is a further substantial barn which is used for machinery and a large log store. There is a spacious garage positioned on the driveway and is currently used as a workshop. Located off the rear of the house is a beautiful partially walled garden with a Victorian greenhouse at the end, ideal for garden enthusiasts.

Rystead House is positioned in a quiet, rural location on the edge of the popular village of Chiddingfold. Local amenities include two shops, a butcher and Boots pharmacy, two churches, a vet, medical centre, post office, primary school and several public houses all centred around the delightful village green. Godalming, Haslemere and Cranleigh are all close by and offer good shopping and recreational facilities whilst the county town of Guildford is about 12 miles to the north. Communications in the area are extremely good with excellent road and rail connections all within easy reach.

The A3 is 15 minutes away by car and provides easy access to London to the north and the south coast and J10 of the M25 is approximately 20 miles away giving access to the national motorway network providing good access to London s international airports of Gatwick and Heathrow. The local mainline station is at Witley, a six minute drive away, offering a fast service to London Waterloo taking approximately 54 minutes.

The area has an excellent selection of schools including Cranleigh, St Catherine s Bramley, Charterhouse and Prior s Field at Godalming, Aldro at Shackleford and a number of other good private and state schools plus Guildford High School, Tormead and The Royal Grammar School in Guildford.

Sporting facilities include racing at Sandown, Epsom and Ascot. Polo at Epsom and Cowdray Park as well as mixture of horseracing, golf and motorsports at Goodwood. Golf at numerous well known courses throughout the area including the West Surrey at Godalming, two good courses at Liphook and a local course at Chiddingfold. The surrounding area is renowned for its excellent network of bridleways and footpaths and offers many other opportunities for country pursuits.