Wood Lane, Seale, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 1HR | Property for sale | Savills
282.33 sq m(3,039 sq ft)
Guide price £1,250,000

Wood LaneSeale, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 1HR

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in June 2023
  • Four double bedrooms
  • Heart of pretty Seale village
  • Excellent scope to renovate throughout
  • Period charm
  • Attractive gardens with views of local church
  • About 4.5 miles from Farnham and 7 miles from Guildford

Nestled in a picturesque village setting with a view of Seale's pretty church, offering tremendous scope for improvement.

About this property

  • Manor Farm House, currently owned by the Hampton Estate and available for purchase for the first time in over 50 years, is an attractive period property overlooking a charming garden with a church view.

    The property offers a potential purchaser a tremendous opportunity to create a fabulous country home.

    The oldest part of Manor Farm House was built in the 17th Century with a later added Georgian 18th century portion, built of ironstone with decorative brick and tile dressings.

    The entrance to the property is via a pretty walled garden. A dining room, study and sitting room are all within the early part of the house and have wonderful period charm with exposed beams and characterful fireplaces.

    Within the Georgian part of the property is a drawing room with elegant high ceilings and features an open fireplace.

    The kitchen also has high ceilings, traditional kitchen cabinetry and has an exposed brick floor. There is a walk-in pantry, store and a door opening to the rear garden.

    There is also a cellar located below the study, which is accessed via stairs from the entrance hallway.

    Upstairs is the principal double aspect bedroom with a pretty view of the garden and onward to the village Church.

    There are three further bedrooms, served by two bathrooms.

    Outside, there are two parking bays and a detached double garage.

    The garden surrounds the property on two sides and is completely enclosed, largely level with established colourful planting including rows of lavender bordering the garden path and enjoys a view across to the church.

    View payable Stamp Duty for this property

This property offers a unique opportunity to make the most of a classic property and refurbish to create a stylish country home.

Helen PackProperty agent

Local information

  • Manor Farm House is located in the highly sought after village of Seale in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty. There is a medieval church, village hall, craft shop with café and a nursery school.
  • The nearby Georgian market town of Farnham with its attractive castle is about 4.5 miles away, offering a range of branded and independent shops and supermarkets including Waitrose. There are a number of coffee shops and restaurants in the town and on the picturesque Castle St and Lion and Lamb Yard. The town plays host to monthly and seasonal markets and the centrally located Malting Arts Centre offers theatre, film and crafts.
  • There is excellent access via the A31, providing a direct route to London and Portsmouth and, via the M25, easy access to the airports and the national motorway network as well as Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton Airports. Rail communications are also excellent, with main line stations at Farnham, Ash Vale, Godalming and Guildford offering fast and frequent services into London Waterloo (within an hour).
  • There are well regarded schools in the area including Waverley Abbey C of E Junior School, Puttenham C of E Primary School, Farnham Heath End Secondary School, Barfield, Edgeborough, Aldro and More House.
  • Recreational facilities include a selection of stunning golf courses which include Puttenham, Hankley Common, Hurtmore and West Surrey in Godalming and there is a David Lloyd Club on the outskirts of Farnham.
  • This part of Surrey is renowned for its open countryside offering excellent walking and riding opportunities. Of particular note is Puttenham Common, where there are miles of walking, cycling and riding along a number of public foot and bridle paths directly accessible from the property, taking in wonderful Surrey countryside views. In addition, Hankley Common and Frensham Common, both owned by The National Trust, as well as Alice Holt Forest which are all close by to enjoy.

Additional information

  • Services; Mains water electricity gas and drainage. Gas fired central heating.
  • Guildford Borough Council - Band H
  • EPC Rating: E
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: H