Significant country house with swimming pool and tennis court set in 9 acres.
Juniper Hill is an exceptional family home which we understand was built in 1927 for a Classics teacher at Charterhouse School, evidenced by a Latin inscription over the front door which reads Utile Quod Facias' meaning Whatever you do, do it well'. The house is located in a semi rural position between Hydon's Ball and Winkworth Arboretum.
Internal accommodation is beautifully presented throughout and extends to approximately 5000 sq ft. The welcoming reception hall is generous in size with a Portland stone fireplace giving an immediate sense of arrival, this comfortably leads to three well proportioned reception rooms and a study.
The Shaker style open plan kitchen has been completed to an exceptionally high standard and is very much the heart of the house and lends itself to entertaining. There is a substantial central island, built in appliances and a Range cooker. This space flows into a wonderfully light dining and relaxing area with sliding doors opening on to the patio and gardens beyond. Off the kitchen is a useful utility room with access outside, a separate WC/cloakroom and a gym area with doors opening on to the patio.
The lower ground floor has a separate entrance, housing the boiler and is ideal for storage or as a wine cellar.
On the first floor is the impressive dual aspect principal bedroom suite with fitted wardrobes, an adjoining dressing room and a beautiful en suite. Across the landing are five further double bedrooms (two with en suite shower rooms) and a family bathroom. The configuration is ideally suited to family living and all bedrooms enjoy pleasant aspects across the gardens and grounds.
Outside the flagstone patio runs the length of the house, steps lead down to an additional paved area which is a perfect space to relax and dine in front of the swimming pool and tennis court. The lawns wrap around the house and the spectacular rhododendrons provide captivating colours throughout the spring and summer months.
There are several acres of woodland offering privacy and seclusion.
To the front of the house is the newly built triple garage and workshop with storage above. There is also further garaging and ample car parking.
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I love the proportions and practical layout at Juniper Hill and the peace and privacy of the garden.
Alastair MercerProperty agent