A fantastic and rare opportunity to build a substantial residence of around 10,000 sqft set in about 6.9 acres of gardens and grounds with south facing views.

Ostend will occupy a private position in the middle of its plot and set back from the road and is located on the edge of Worplesdon village. The village, which has a main line station, bakery, hotel public house and Church, lies between the towns of Guildford and Woking. Both have excellent shopping, recreational and educational facilities and fast commuter rail services to London Waterloo in 35 minutes and 28 minutes respectively. There is access to the A3 in about 4 miles which connects with the M25 at junction 10 (Wisley) giving easy access to Heathrow and Gatwick airports and central London.

Ostend offers a rare opportunity to acquire a plot of 6.9 acres with full planning permission granted for a superbly designed and sensational residence of approximately 10,000 sqft. The property proposed is to be set back from the road and positioned in the centre of the plot surrounded by its own gardens and grounds. The design takes inspiration from the well-known architect Charles Voysey who was prominent during the Arts & Crafts era; renowned for his simple and elegant creations and living by the mantra simplicity in decoration is one of the essential qualities without which no true richness is possible. Ostend has been designed to provide a wealth of space for the modern family. The ground floor boats a fabulous 45 by 22 kitchen/dining space overlooking the proposed south facing gardens as well as 4 further reception rooms to include; family room, drawing room, media room and study. On the first floor there is an impressive master bedroom suite complete with a kitchenette and access on to the rear balconies as well as 4 further bedroom suites. There is a plan granted for a basement which includes a gym, music studio, games room and wine room with space for a lift. There is also great scope to go up into the loft space for further rooms.

The proposed gardens and grounds allow for a beautiful landscaped rear garden with a southerly facing aspect affording far reaching views. Beyond the garden curtilage, an ecological enhancement area has been designed to provide a buffer between the garden and the propertys boundaries creating an area for wildlife to flourish. Behind the proposed garage block there can be two paddocks extending to the far left boundary and in total Ostend will be nestled in the middle of 6.9 acres.

There is a wide choice of highly regarded schools in the area including: Greenfield, Rydes Hill Preparatory and Gordons. In central Guildford youll find: Tormead, Royal Grammar School, Guildford High, Guildford County, Lanesborough. Further out of the town there is Charterhouse, Aldro and Priors Field to name a few.

Worplesdon is surrounded by vast stretches of common land and is ideal for walking and riding. There are also a number of good golf courses in the immediate area including Worplesdon Golf course, West Hill at Woking, Wisley as well as Sunningdale and Wentworth further afield. Fairoaks aerodrome is within easy reach for the aviation enthusiast as well many activities available at Guildford Spectrum Leisure Centre. For the riding enthusiast Bridley Equestrian Centre is situated on a 300 acre estate, with superb hacking on your doorstep.

Directions - From Guildford take the A322 Worplesdon Road and continue for approximately 3.1miles passing The Worplesdon Place Hotel until you reach the roundabout at Fox Corner. Follow the A322 right (second exit) and after about 200 yards bare right onto Berry Lane. The entrance to Ostend will be on your right hand side after about 150 yards.

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