Van Common, Fernhurst, Haslemere, West Sussex, GU27

An attractive Grade II Listed family house, we understand Vanfold dates back in part to the mid 1700s. Vanfold has been updated and remodelled by our clients in order to create the stunning family home we see today. The house retains much of its character and charm from its former years, with an attractive clay tile roof and bargate stone elevations. The substantial extension, which was added approximately 40 years ago, was built in a sympathetic and considerate manner, complementing the existing property. Period features include exposed oak beams, attractive leaded light windows and the wonderful inglenook fireplace in the main drawing room.

To the ground floor, Vanfold offers well-proportioned reception rooms and, due to the central position of the house within the grounds, they all benefit from a delightful outlook over the private gardens and grounds surrounding. To the first floor, the property offers a substantial principal bedroom with an en suite bathroom, a guest suite and three further bedrooms and a shower room.

Outside, Vanfold is approached via a private lane onto sweeping driveway which culminates in a parking area in front of the house. The garage block is easily accessed from this area, which not only provides space for four cars but also has an attached garden store and temperature-controlled wine room.

The gardens are kept beautifully and principally laid to lawn; edged and interspersed with some superb mature shrubs and trees. The gardens and terraces can also be accessed directly off the reception hall, the dining room, sitting room and the kitchen/breakfast room, which allows for a wonderful flow between inside and out over the summer months. To the rear of the property there is a well-maintained tennis court and generous swimming pool with a large south facing sun terrace adjoining the two; a great place to entertain and enjoy the stunning rural surroundings.

The annexe is an outstanding feature of Vanfold. Originally an artist's studio, it was rebuilt in 2001 in a sympathetic manner in order to complement the main house and retains some original features. This space provides an excellent self-contained two-bedroom guest cottage, with its own boiler wi-fi and telephone line, but would equally serve well as a yoga studio or play/party space for older children.

Fernhurst village 0.5 miles, Haslemere 3.5 miles (London Waterloo 56 minutes), Midhurst 5.5 miles, Guildford 17 miles (London Waterloo 35 minutes), Chichester 19 miles, London 48 miles

(Distances and times are approximate)