For Sale6 Bedroom Detached House in School Lane, Shackleford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8.£4,250,000

A stunning Victorian family home in the heart of the popular village of Shackleford. St Mary's St Mary’s is a substantial and impressive family home, situated in glorious parkland grounds where it enjoys a high level of privacy and seclusion. The property was originally built in 1878 by the Reverend Archdall Buttermer, the Rector of St Mary the Virgin, who also built the church and the village school. The son of the Rector, Robert William Buttemer lived here for many years. Described as something of an inventor, he apparently built an aeroplane at the house during the First World War. St Mary’s has been enlarged over the years and is presented in immaculate order, while retaining its essential period style and original features, the property offers a superbly elegant, spacious and comfortable family home, with all the conveniences for modern living. Gardens and Grounds The beautifully landscaped grounds lie to the south of the house and divide into several distinct areas. A spacious stone paved terrace adjoins the house. From the expansive terrace, steps lead down to the heated swimming pool with is surrounded with a stone wall and Provence style planting. On the terrace is a beautiful loggia ideal for alfresco entertaining and a perfect extension of the inside living. Further steps lead to an extensive area of lawn bordered by shrub and flowerbeds. To the southeast there is a delightful area of formal garden laid to lawn with gravel paths. In addition, there are numerous mature trees that provide an attractive backdrop and seclusion. The stables are situated to the south of the property and comprise 3 loose boxes and a tack/feed store with a path leading to the unfenced paddock/meadow area. To the side of this meadow is the tennis court.