For Sale5 Bedroom House in Westwood Lane, Normandy, Guildford, Surrey, GU3£2,750,000

An impressive Grade II Listed country house with a landscaped garden and open countryside vistas. Formerly the stable block to Westwood Place, Buckhurst has been transformed into a stately country residence with majestic architectural design and stylish contemporary interiors. Striking parquet flooring extends across the ground floor unifying the accommodation which comprises an elegant reception room with arched windows and a stone fireplace; a leisure room with bar, bay recess and door to the terrace, and a formal dining room which is perfect for hosting family and friends. There is an open aperture to a kitchen/breakfast room fitted with modern cabinetry, integrated appliances and an island unit which forms a divide to a relaxed seating spot beside the curved alcove. French doors seamlessly link the inside to the outside setting. Two stairways rise to the first floor rooms where the refined presentation continues. There are five en suite bedrooms, a study and a utility on the upper level. The principal room offers a luxurious retreat with a generous dressing room and en suite bathroom, which along with the second room benefits from access out to a west-facing balcony. Supplemental accommodation includes a studio/golf simulator outbuilding, while a kitchen beside the pool terrace and an adjacent shower room complete the comprehensive range of amenities in this exceptional home. Timber gates, set within curved brick walls, mark the entrance onto a length of driveway for the approach to the property’s frontage, which also features an oval of lawn punctuated with specimen trees. An impressive paved terrace spans the rear of the house with striking geometric planted beds providing visual impact and encompassing a fabulous outdoor pool with lounging surrounds. A raised terrace with outdoor kitchen is reached via a series of steps and provides the perfect spot for al fresco dining and entertaining. Beyond the terrace, an expanse of lawn extends to post-and-rail fencing which offers an uninterrupted outlook over adjoining paddocks to the open countryside and wooded terrain in the distance. Situation The property is situated on the south-west fringes of the village of Normandy where local amenities include a village shop and café, a medical centre and a village hall which hosts events and activities. The surrounding landscape provides the ideal terrain for walking, running, cycling and horse-riding, whilst sports and leisure activities in the village including football, cricket, tennis, bowls and archery. Nearby Farnham offers a good range of services, whilst Guildford provides comprehensive shopping, recreational and cultural facilities including The Surrey Sports Park, G Live and the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Both the A31 and the A3 are easily accessible, giving access into London, to the M25, the airports and the South Coast. Railway services can be accessed at nearby Wanborough, with Guildford main line station providing a fast service to London Waterloo. Well-regarded schooling in the vicinity including Charterhouse, Prior’s Field, St. Catherine’s, Cranleigh, Aldro and St. Hilary’s School. Directions From Guildford join the A31 and follow Farnham Road in a westerly direction for approximately 4.5 miles. Take the exit at the sign-post for Wanborough and continue along Wanborough Hill which links to Westwood Lane. After approximately 1.8 mile the property will be found on the left. What3words///tasteful.enigma.averts