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Upper Highfield House
Master Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom Family Bathroom Three Further Bedrooms Drawing Room/Dining Room Conservatory Sitting Room with Inglenook Country Kitchen/Breakfast Room Scullery - Study - Cloakroom Upper Highfield Barn Master Bedroom with Dressing Room Second Bedroom - Family Bathroom Large Sitting Room Mezzanine Study Area - Dining Area Kitchen/Breakfast Room Gymnasium/Bedroom Three Laundry Room - Two Stables Grounds, Gardens & Outbuildings Stable Block housing Ten Stables Tack Room - Hay Store - Tractor Store Olympic Size Sand School 9 Fenced Paddocks - Office with Shower Facilities - Detached Workshop Mature Gardens Tennis Court - Extensive Parking Grounds approaching 9 acres DESCRIPTION The Stables, Upper Highfield Farmhouse is an exceptional and historic 4 bedroom, Grade II listed equestrian property dating back to c1554 with mixed elevations of Bargate stone, brick and some part tile hanging under a tiled roof. In recent years the house has been extensively restored and redecorated and is presented in immaculate condition throughout. With an abundance of exposed wall and ceiling timbers, exposed brick and stone, open fireplaces, an Inglenook fireplace in the sitting room, good ceiling heights and brick flooring, Upper Highfield House offers a wealth of charm and medieval character mixed with modern ease of living. The kitchen/breakfast room is fully fitted with a comprehensive range of base units, granite work surfaces, a central Butcher's block, a double Aga and double Aga fridge/freezer and a large pantry cupboard. The reception rooms are well appointed and spacious. The master bedroom suite is of a very good size with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. The three further bedrooms are all doubles with built-in wardrobes and hand wash basins. LOCATION The Stables, Upper Highfield Farmhouse can be found at the end of a country lane, in an elevated position, on the edge of Thursley village, which lies within a conservation area and has a picturesque church, cricket green and country pub. The villages of Elstead and Churt are close by with a range of shops for day-to-day amenities whilst the larger towns of Haslemere (approx. 8 miles), Guildford (approx. 11 miles) and Farnham (approx. 13 miles) are all easily accessible and offer an extensive range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities. The area is well known for its close proximity to a number of well-regarded schools including Charterhouse, Barrow Hills, Prior's Field, King Edwards, Witley and many more. The property is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, at the top of a no-through road, which gives unrivalled access to miles of National Trust land, including The Devil's Punchbowl, ideal for walking and equestrian pursuits. The property is also conveniently positioned for commuters with easy access to the A3 and M25 network and a mainline train station at Godalming (approximately 6 miles) with direct links to London Waterloo (approximately 45mins) and a closer train station is situated at Witley (approximately 4 miles). Grounds, Gardens & Outbuildings: Adjacent to the farmhouse, a hard standing stable block houses 13 stables, 22sq. ft tack room, tractor store, hay barn and an office which is currently used to run a livery business earning an approximate income of £84,000 per annum. This superb estate also features an Olympic size floodlit sand school, tennis court and large workshop ideal as additional office space/gymnasium. The farmhouse and barn are approached via a five bar gate into a graveled parking and turning area, interspersed with lawns and shrub beds and a paved path around the side of the house to a south facing terrace with a retaining stone wall. Steps lead to the landscaped rear garden which is predominantly laid to lawn with an array of specimen trees, shrubbery, and well stocked borders. There is also a timber summer house, Red Cedar decking area, raised vegetable garden and raised circular patio of York stone. The rear garden enjoys far reaching views and there is also direct access to the adjoining 9 paddocks. Access to the stables is through a separate entrance on Highfield Lane that leads to additional parking for trailers and the livery business. SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, private drainage, and Calor Gas fired central heating (LPG system).
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