Embodying all the grace and elegance you could hope for in a period property, Bernisdale retains a wealth of its original Edwardian grandeur. Ensconced in a hugely private setting and opening onto the tranquillity of capacious south-facing gardens, its spacious three storey layout unfolds over a magnificent 5100sq ft. Detached and beautifully arranged, its 7 double bedrooms and 4 bath/shower rooms supply ample accommodation. A study and 3 reception rooms are peppered with fireplaces and doors to the grounds, while a superbly appointed kitchen with a traditional walk-in larder leads into an extensive conservatory. Double carport garaging and a large gravel driveway are further highlights.

Nestled away from prying eyes within a breathtakingly beautiful setting of secluded grounds and gardens, Bernisdale effortlessly offers a sense of elegance from a bygone age with its beautiful wood panelling, plethora of fireplaces, cornicing and picture rails. These evocative original features are blended with heritage hues and modern detailing, while a wealth of French doors opens onto the predominantly south facing wrap-around gardens at every opportunity.

Sitting back from the leafy environs of Hook Heath Road near to the tennis and croquet club, its extensive driveway instantly hints at the amount of space on offer. The classical landscaping of lawns bordered with topiary trees and lavender set the tone for what's to come, drawing your eye to a wonderful arched covered doorway covered in the greenery of ivy vines.

Step inside and you'll discover a spacious three storey layout unfolding over an enviable 5100sq ft that's filled with charm and character. A central entrance hall with rich timber tones and a picture perfect fireplace welcomes you inside opening onto a trio of reception rooms that produce an exemplary choice of places in which to relax and entertain. Sophisticated yet homely, all three of these commendably sized rooms have focal point fireplaces of their own. A double aspect family room is an inviting space to spend time together, while the refined drawing room with its quintessential bow windows, working fire and herringbone floor tempts you out onto the patio via modern French doors. However, it is perhaps the impeccable oak panelled chimney breast of the adjacent dining room that truly transports you back in time. Together with the matching mantelpiece and stately blue colour scheme it generates an impressive entertaining space where further French doors can be opened up for you to easily enjoy al fresco after drinks.

Across the hallway a sympathetically styled large kitchen adds to the sense of space and benefits from a walk-in larder and separate utility room. Considered finishing touches such as a Quooker tap, waste disposal and Bosch tower ovens provide every convenience and a gas hob sits beneath a traditional mantel extractor. Double doors set within its curved archway entice you into a fabulous conservatory that yet again gives every opportunity for daily life to filter out into the tranquillity of the gardens.

A notable study sits peacefully to the side with access to both the front and rear grounds as well as a plant room, and a ground floor cloakroom is ideally placed for guests.

With an abundance of natural light tumbling down from above, the turning staircase gracefully leads the way upstairs where seven double bedrooms stretch out across the upper two storeys. Four superb first floor bedrooms all have fitted wardrobes and whilst the calm and restful principal bedroom has direct access to one of the bathrooms, an additional two are a blessing for any busy household. Looking out over the gardens and hugely versatile to your needs, three further bedrooms pepper the top floor producing ample chance for teenagers to have their own feeling of space and privacy as well the option to incorporate a play/games/TV room if needed. Together they share a fourth bathroom that has the added advantage of copious handy hidden storage in an adjoining store room.

Utterly enchanting, the heavenly grounds and gardens that encompass Bernisdale immediately engender seclusion and exclusivity whilst proffering a quintessential English country garden feel and a blissful backdrop to the house itself.

Step out from a choice of the ground floor's French doors and you'll find yourself with every reason to sit back, relax and dine on a south-facing patio framed with the colour and greenery of established vines, clipped hedgerows and roses. The manicured stripes of an expansive lawn reach out before you and wrap-around to the sides bordered by high fencing and the statuesque form of leafy trees that give coveted levels of privacy. The simplicity of the planting and landscaping perfectly complements the elegance and heritage of the house and makes it irresistibly easy to escape from the world outside.

At the front of the property a broad gravel driveway has dedicated parking bays, and double carport garaging sits securely hidden behind high double gates. An external store room completes this mesmerising period home.

Hook Heath is situated 2 miles from Woking mainline station, which offers a regular 26-minute service into London Waterloo. Woking has a thriving town centre offering extensive shopping, dining and leisure facilities including The Victoria Theatre & Cinema, and the Lightbox Gallery.

Guildford town centre lies just 6 miles to the south, as do the beautiful Surrey Hills. For the sports enthusiast, within a short walk the Hook Heath tennis club offers lawn and clay courts, for golfers there is an excellent choice of clubs including, Woking Golf Club situated just across the road (one of the oldest in the U.K. founded in 1893), Westhill, Hoebridge, Worplesdon, Chobham and Foxhills (which also includes spa and hotel).

Both the Basingstoke Canal and the River Wey are close by for walking, cycling and fishing (permit required), whilst nearby Chobham Common is a National Nature Reserve. The area is well served by both state and private schools including Hoebridge, St Andrews, Halstead, Woking High School, St Dunstan's & St John the Baptist School.




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