Smugglers Way, The Sands, Farnham, Surrey, GU10

Astonishing contemporary residence in a tucked away location on one of the area’s most desirable private roads.

Description

The property enjoys a semi-rural position tucked away location on Smugglers Way, which is one of the area’s most desirable private roads. The surrounding natural woodland provides seclusion and a peaceful outlook. This magnificent home was custom-built by its current owners with a design boasting clean, sleek lines and expansive full-height windows that capitalise on natural light and the surrounding woodland view. The exceptional accommodation provides versatility combined with excellent modern amenities.

The entrance creates an excellent first impression, with a glazed sliding door on the opposite wall providing a preview of the landscaped terrace beyond. The living accommodation comprises four reception rooms, currently a formal double aspect living room with sliding glass doors opening out onto a balcony terrace, a study, TV room/snug and a play room.

There is a superb kitchen/breakfast/family room overlooking and with access to the garden terrace. The arrangement of glazed sliding doors located in all principal living spaces enables ideal inside/outside dining, living and entertaining. The contemporary kitchen is equipped with a wide array of cabinets, integrated appliances, and a substantial island provides breakfast bar seating.

Additionally on the ground floor there is a guest WC, shower room and a utility/laundry room with access out to the side.

On the lower ground floor, there is a contemporary wine store, a gym complemented by a neighbouring shower room, storage and access in to the integral double garage and further stores.

Moving to the first floor, the landing, graced by an expansive window, providing endless natural light and view of the surroundings. The principal bedroom features its own private balcony, offering an idyllic spot for morning coffee or tea while observing the secluded garden, which can be accessed from both the bedrooms and the dressing room. The dressing room has fitted wardrobes and there is a luxury en suite bathroom, complete with a bath and a walk-in shower. The second bedroom also boasts an en suite bathroom and also its own balcony. In addition there are two further bedrooms served by a stylishly appointed family bathroom.

Outside the property is approached through electric gates, which open onto a spacious driveway with ample parking space for multiple cars and access to the garage.

The front of the property has also been extensively landscaped with established planting and exterior lighting, helping to enhance the sense of arrival to this incredible property.

To the rear, south east facing side of the property there is an expansive paved terrace, with ornamental water feature, exterior lighting and steps leading to the rest of the garden which is landscaped so as to provide expanses of terraced lawns. The setting is exceptional tranquil, with mature woodland all around.

Location

Smugglers Way is one of the area’s most desirable private roads which has direct access on to Crooksbury Hill and Common, providing great walking with far reaching views.

The Sands is a small village which lies to the south east of Farnha, and is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and has a local pub, a parish church, a village hall and a recreation ground, while for leisure, Farnham Gmolf Club (The Sands) is right on its doorstep.

The Georgian market town of Farnham is no more than two miles away, offering an extensive range of branded and independent shops, supermarkets including a Waitrose, coffee shops and eateries including, Cote and Gail’s Bakery with a number of restaurants on the picturesque Castle Street and Lion and Lamb Yard and there is a cinema. Farnham town centre host a brilliantly engaging array of seasonal events, fetes and fairs.

Communications are excellent with the A31 close-by providing swift access to the A3, M3 (Junc.4) and the national motorway network as well as Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton Airports. The mainline railway station in Farnham operates regular trains to London Waterloo (from 53 minutes) and Guildford (from 25 minutes).

The independent Barfield School is less than a mile away, while there are a selection of other primary and secondary schools within the local area. There are many recreational activities locally including gyms and racket sports at The Bourne Club and also David Lloyd, golf at Farnham, Hankley and Hindhead and there is also sailing at Frensham Great Pond.

In addition to the directly accessible Crooksbury Common there are further excellent walking and riding opportunities in the nearby countryside within Puttenham Common, Bourne Woods, Hankley and Thursley Common and nearby National Trust owned beauty spots Frensham Great and Little Ponds.

Square Footage: 4,923 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains water, gas, electric and drainage. There are also solar panels that feed in to a tariff scheme with an average annual income of £850.

This property has/may have cladding, as far as we know the current position with the property is under 6 floors so any cladding may not have been tested.

Photos taken in the summer of 2020.