Gravelpits Lane, Gomshall, Guildford, Surrey, GU5

Characterful period home with generous accommodation.

Description

The Old Barn, originally dating from the 16th century, represents a fabulous period home with internal accommodation extending over 2600 sq ft having been refurbished to a high standard by the current owner. A number of character features have been sympathetically retained including exposed timber beams throughout the house and an original fireplace in the principal reception room.

The outstanding kitchen/ breakfast room has been beautifully designed and enjoys a lovely outlook across the garden. There are four well proportioned reception rooms including a triple aspect sitting room, a dining room with bay window, a versatile living room and a home office/ study. Of note, is the wonderful oak flooring throughout the downstairs.

On the first floor is extensive bedroom accommodation ideally suited to families. There is an impressive, dual aspect principal bedroom with built-in storage and an en suite featuring both bath and shower. Across the landing are four further double bedrooms, one en suite shower room and a luxurious bathroom with an exposed retained stone wall.

The gardens are very well kept and easy to maintain with a large area of level lawn to both the front and rear. The gardens are framed by a number of mature and specimen tress providing screening and privacy.

There is an attractive detached outbuilding with double bay double garage with studio room above with dormer window. The comfortable room above has a kitchenette, a separate bathroom and generous eaves storage.

The Old Barn is accessed via electric wooden gates with camera entry phone system and a convenient carriage in and out driveway. There is ample parking space for multiple vehicles.

Location

The historic village of Gomshall nestles at the foot of the North Downs and is in the heart of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Tucked away down a semi rural country lane, Long Spinney occupies a delightfully tranquil location surrounded by its beautiful grounds. The nearby villages of Shere, Peaslake, Abinger and Forest Green offer between them a selection of local shopping for daily needs including two excellent farm shops. Cranleigh has a broader selection of amenities including a Marks and Spencer Food Hall, while for the full range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities, Dorking, and Guildford are within easy reach.

Both these towns have mainline stations that provide direct services into London with journey times (from Guildford) from around 37 minutes whilst the Tonbridge – Reading line at Gomshall provides a useful east-west link and also connects with Gatwick Airport.

There is a wide choice of schools in the local area including Belmont Preparatory, Duke of Kent, Cranleigh School, St Teresa’s, and Hurtwood House among many others.

Recreational opportunities in the area include polo at Hurtwood Park, golf at a number of clubs within easy reach and a choice of well-equipped sport and leisure centres at Dorking, Cranleigh or Guildford.

In addition, the surrounding Surrey Hills provides some super walking, cycling and riding opportunities.

Square Footage: 2,633 sq ft