For Sale5 Bedroom House in Verdley Place, Fernhurst, West Sussex, GU27£1,600,000

The central portion of a Grade II Listed former mansion providing over 5,000 sq ft of adaptable living space with far reaching views over open countryside.<br/><br/>Lower Ground Floor<br/>Cellar<br/><br/>Ground Floor<br/>Porch, Entrance hall, Cloakroom, Dining room, Kitchen / breakfast room<br/><br/>First Floor<br/>Drawing room, Morning room, Study, Utility room, Cloakroom<br/><br/>Second Floor<br/>Main bedroom with bathroom en suite and stairs to dressing room and store, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Family bathroom<br/><br/>Third Floor<br/>Bedroom 4 with WC, Bedroom 5<br/><br/>Outside<br/>Shed, Private parking, Garden<br/><br/>The Property<br/>3 Verdley Place occupies the central section of a fine former mansion, built in 1873-1875 for Charles Savile Roundell (designed by the architect Anthony Salvin) and enlarged between 1889 – 1904 to include what is now known as 3 Verdley Place. The main reception rooms are spread over two floors and are of generous proportions with high ceilings, intricate cornice work and large sash windows flooding the property with light. <br/><br/>On entering the house one is welcomed into a striking reception hall featuring wooden panelling and a fireplace with wood burning stove. Proceeding through the spacious dining room you will reach the open-plan kitchen and breakfast area with French doors leading onto the stunning garden. The kitchen features a hand-crafted wooden kitchen, central island with breakfast bar, butler sink, an oil fired Aga and an integral dishwasher, electric oven and hob. <br/><br/>The first floor features a study, morning room, and a magnificent south facing drawing room with working fireplace, bay window and window seats overlooking the sweeping garden and far reaching views beyond.<br/><br/>The five bedrooms are split over the second and third floors. The main bedroom overlooks the gardens and has an en suite bathroom and the benefit of a dressing room and storage space accessed via a private staircase. Bedroom four also has a WC en suite and bedroom five complete the third floor.<br/><br/>Gardens and Grounds<br/>3 Verdley Place is approached via a shared gravel drive which provides ample private parking to the front of the house. Additional parking is also available nearby. To the rear of the property are the elegant grounds with private south facing patio leading onto sweeping lawns, with well maintained hedges, stone walls and far reaching views to the south.<br/><br/>The Location<br/>Fernhurst is a popular and thriving village with a primary school, doctor’s surgery, post office and shopping for everyday needs including an excellent green grocer. The Red Lion public house overlooks the village green and recreation grounds which hosts a variety of clubs and activities including tennis, football and cricket. To the south of Fernhurst is The Banyan curry restaurant (formerly The Kings Arms public house) and in nearby Henley is the award winning Duke of Cumberland public house. There are many footpaths and bridleways in the area for walking, cycling and riding. <br/><br/>The towns of Midhurst and Haslemere are close by and provide for most everyday needs, whilst Guildford in Surrey and the Cathedral city of Chichester, both with renowned Theatres, are within easy reach and have more extensive shopping and leisure facilities. The A3 provides fast access to London, the south coast and a number of airports, whilst the mainline station at Haslemere provides a fast service to London Waterloo.<br/><br/>Distances<br/>By Road: London 50 miles, Fernhurst 1.5 miles, Haslemere 4.5 miles, Midhurst 5 miles<br/><br/>By Rail: Haslemere to London Waterloo from 49 minutes