Old Kiln Lane, Churt, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2HX | Property for sale | Savills
3,340 sq ft(310.30 sq m)
Guide price £1,800,000

Old Kiln LaneChurt, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2HX

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in March 2023
  • Exposed timbers and characterful fireplaces
  • Beautifully presented & sympathetically extended
  • Charming surrounding gardens
  • Located in a well-connected & active village, between the Church and the recreation ground

Attractive period property, beautifully presented & sympathetically extended, with a delightful garden located in a well-connected & active village....

About this property

  • The Old Forge is an attractive Grade II listed property dating from the late 16th or early 17th century.

    The current owners have thoughtfully and sympathetically renovated the cottage with great emphasis to preserve the original charm and features, whilst extending the accommodation.

    These include splendid timber-framed and rendered elevations, exposed internal timbers, beautiful oak floors and inglenook fireplace together with more modern additions and attractive décor.

    There are four reception rooms, each offering characterful and flexible living spaces.

    The open-plan sitting, dining area and kitchen is the true heart of the home, providing an excellent all-encompassing living space with a light and airy space in which to relax, entertain and dine. There are three sets of French doors opening onto the south-facing rear garden. The kitchen includes bespoke fitted cabinets, black granite worktops, a fabulous breakfast bar central island and an AGA.

    A utility room and guest WC complete the ground floor accommodation.

    On the first floor there is a generous principal bedroom with a fabulous vaulted ceiling with exposed oak frames which benefits from a walk through dressing room with fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom.

    A second bedroom also boast a double height ceiling and en suite.

    A further three bedrooms have access to the family bathroom and additional shower room.

    The property is set in an thoroughly attractive garden which welcomes plenty of sunlight throughout the day.

    Accessed via a five-bar wooden gate that opens onto the gravel driveway that provides plenty of parking space and access to the detached garaging block.

    The garden includes several areas of lawn, a pond, paved terracing , a wooden gazebo, flowerbeds stocked with various plants and shrubs, and borders of established hedgerow and mature trees.

    View payable Stamp Duty for this property

Wonderfully tranquil and private in the heart of this pretty village.

Rory McKenzieProperty agent

Local information

  • The Old Forge is excellently positioned in the heart of the much sought after village of Churt, located equidistant from Farnham and Haslemere.
  • Located opposite the church, Churt village provides for day to day needs with a local shop and Post Office, as well as a small group of independent shops and popular village pubs and restaurants, and a primary school. The village also has a recreation ground with a pavilion, cricket and football clubs, a tennis court and an active village hall.
  • The neighbouring villages of Beacon Hill and Grayshott (within 3 miles) provide for everyday needs with a garage, schools and a good range of shops and independent food outlets.
  • Haslemere (about 6.4 miles away) offers wider shopping needs with a range of independent shops, Waitrose, M&S Food hall and several restaurants and pubs.
  • Farnham (about 5 miles away) offers a comprehensive selection of amenities, a Waitrose and Sainsbury's, a selection of branded and independent shops and restaurants with a number of restaurants on the picturesque Castle St and Lion and Lamb Yard. The Maltings arts centre offers theatre, film and crafts fairs.
  • A further range of shopping, recreational and cultural amenities are available in the larger centre of Guildford (about 15 miles away).
  • The properties position enables good access to the A3, the M25 and national motorway network as well as Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton airports. There are mainline stations at Haslemere and Farnham, both providing a good service to London Waterloo (from 52 minutes).
  • Within the village is St Johns C of E Infant School and neighbouring villages offer further infant school options. A further excellent choice of schools in the area include Edgeborough, Frensham Heights, More House School in Frensham, St Edmunds, Amesbury and The Royal School in Hindhead.
  • There are golf courses at Hankley Common, Hindhead and Liphook with sailing also available at nearby National Trust land of Frensham Ponds.
  • The surrounding Surrey countryside forms part of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Great Landscape Value and lies within the Green Belt. Close by are other notable National Trust beauty spots including Frensham Great and Little Pond, and The Devil's Punchbowl along with Hankley and Thursley Commons.

Additional information

  • Waverley Borough Council - Band G (with improvement indicator)
  • Services; All Mains
  • EPC Rating: E
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G