Beautifully refined and nestled within a breath-taking setting of capacious south-facing English country gardens, this detached period property sits tucked backed from a prized leafy lane on the edges of Chobham village. Retaining a wonderful sense of its original grace and elegance, an impressive layout proffers three spacious reception rooms, blissful vistas and picture perfect fireplaces. An exceptional Shaker kitchen has both the charm of an Aga and the contemporary convenience of wine fridge, while four of the five double bedrooms have excellent en suites. Outside, a superior detached annexe supplies superb secondary accommodation, and a sweeping gravel driveway proffers abundant off-road parking.
Perfectly placed within the tranquillity of extensive gardens that conjure a blissful backdrop, Farrs effortlessly blends the charm and character of its heritage with the exemplary specification of contemporary design.
Behind the canopied entrance of a picture perfect double fronted facade, a magnificent central hall hints at the graceful sense of style and abundant space that awaits you inside, while the delicate patterns of stained glass sidelights lend a refined dash of colour. Giving an immediate indication of the accommodation's fluidity, it unfolds onto two exceptional reception rooms where an expanse of sympathetically chosen windows allow a coveted degree of natural light to tumble in. Sophisticated yet hugely welcoming, a spacious triple aspect sitting room is an incredibly special place for everyone to spend time together. Warm heritage tones blend beautifully with the carved wood mantelpiece of a tremendous focal point working fireplace against a subtle accent wall, and the commendable dimensions and layout allow you to sit back, relax and unwind surrounded by the colour and greenery of the gardens. Double doors give a sense of grandeur to the adjacent double aspect formal dining room where bay sash windows allow the glorious vistas to continue. Ochre cow parsley patterned walls enhance the country feel creating an elegant space to entertain friends or celebrate key dates in the diary.
Across the entrance hall an outstanding kitchen/breakfast room instantly generates the heart and hub of the house. Supremely well appointed with beautifully crafted Shaker cabinetry topped with sleek black granite countertops, its considered design is both functional and also extremely aesthetically pleasing. First class integrated appliances such as a wine fridge, tower oven and hob offer every convenience, and whilst a butler sink sits beneath spray and hot water taps, a fabulous British Racing Green Aga nestles within the original chimney breast beneath a charming mantle extractor. A fitted breakfast table area with bench seating is a lovely place to sit and plan the day ahead over a morning coffee and together with the sitting room the commendable proportions connect with the adjoining snug where a log burner adds a warm glow on autumnal evenings and French doors tempt you out onto the patio of warm sunny days. A separate utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor.
Upstairs five marvellous double bedrooms flow from the central landing producing a wealth of exceptional family accommodation. Echoing the wonderful interior design themes that feature cohesively throughout, whilst four benefit from tasteful fitted wardrobes and have notable en suites, a fifth has the versatility to cater to your needs as play room, gym or home office if needed.
As enchanting by day as they are by night, the exquisitely landscaped capacious gardens that encompass this Chobham home engender an enviable hideaway from the world outside. Expansive lawns are framed and peppered with statuesque conifers, trees and clipped shrubs within artfully placed beds that lend delineation, whilst a bountiful paved patio is consummately landscaped. This is a halcyon example of a quintessential modern day English country garden.
Commendably illuminated by night, a vine covered timber pergola to the side lends dappled shade on hot summer afternoons, and the sweeping arch of fitted seating curves temptingly around a fabulous fire pit giving you every excuse to enjoy al fresco entertaining throughout the year. For the budding gardener there is an extensive vegetable patch, fruit cages, a greenhouse with power and several outbuildings for storage as well as a wild flower meadow with its very own beehive. Ideal for anyone wanting a slice of the "good life"!
Giving a prized distance from the leafy environs of Clappers Lane, a sweeping gravel driveway leads up to the house supplying private off-road parking for numerous vehicles.
Ideal perhaps for multi-generational families, long term guests or AirBnB visitors, a fantastic detached annexe offers stylish contemporary self-contained secondary accommodation. On the ground floor a triple aspect open plan kitchen/reception room has a hugely Manhattan warehouse apartment feel with its brickwork, central island and the sleek clean lines of handle-less cabinets. Upstairs a cleverly conceived mezzanine level evokes a wonderful sense of height and space for a double bedroom and could quite easily become a stunning dedicated place to run a business. A deluxe ground floor shower room completes its layout.
Chobham village is within easy reach and offers a number of boutique shops, restaurants and pubs. Footpaths located on nearby Pennypot Lane takes you directly into the Village. Woking & Sunningdale BR mainline stations are also easily accessible by road with fast trains into London and the coast. The M3 & M25 motorways are also within easy reach. Chobham and Horsell common also offer hundreds of acres of prime Surrey woodland walks and bridle paths. There is also fantastic schooling in the nearby neighbouring Surrey towns and villages.
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This is a Freehold property.