Bailes Farm
Set within about 68.6 acres (27.8 hectares), Bailes Farmhouse is a mixed-use farming and equestrian smallholding and its flexibility, specification and position will suit a number of buyers, including equestrian enthusiasts and those seeking extensive commercial space, with independent vehicular access. The property enjoys a tranquil and secluded setting and enjoys arresting far-reaching views across surrounding countryside.

Bailes Farmhouse
Bailes Farmhouse is a fine Grade II listed house and is the result of the current owner’s thoughtful renovation and successful blend of vintages. Original and interesting features are evident throughout the house, indicating origins dating back to the 1500s, and the purist will note the inglenook fireplace, flagstone floors, exposed beams, oak wall panelling and ceiling meat hooks, to name a few.

The house is entered via a small and welcoming reception hall off which an elegant drawing room, with its original flagstone flooring, an inglenook fireplace and views over the south-facing landscaped garden and farmland beyond. The distinctive sitting room, featuring detailed oak wall panelling and an open fireplace, is equally as comfortable and could be utilised as a formal dining room if required, whilst the spacious kitchen/breakfast room provides space more informal dining with its ample breakfast area. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of hand-made made wall and base units, a central island, oak worksurfaces, integral appliances and a dual-fuel AGA. The adjacent garden room, a more recent addition to the home, links with a useful workshop/utility area and a delightful covered seating area. The ground floor further comprises a charming and cosy snug, and an office with an en suite cloakroom, ideal for those wishing to work from home.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms including the principal bedroom and its spacious en suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 benefits from an en suite shower room and the third bedroom has an en suite cloakroom. The fourth bedroom, along with a bathroom, is located close to a secondary staircase and therefore could be configured to provide useful au pair/guest accommodation.

Bailes Farm is truly at one with its surroundings, occupying an elevated position that takes full advantage of the delightful views over the neighbouring countryside towards the Hogs Back and Ash Ranges, yet is conveniently placed for local amenities. The village of Normandy is situated on the fringes of Guildford and the surrounding area is designated as of Great Landscape Value.

The property is situated within easy reach of the village of Pirbright, situated around a central village green and pond and offering facilities catering for day-to-day needs, whilst the towns of Farnham and Guildford provide a more comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities.

The A31 and A3 provide easy access to the national motorway network, London, the coast and airports, and rail services are available to London from both Brookwood and Guildford stations. Warnborugh station connects with Guildford, Reading and Gatwick Airport.

The area is served by an excellent range of schools which include Pirbright Village Primary, Wyke Primary, Aldro, Prior’s Field, Wyke, St Catherine’s, Hall Grove, Charterhouse, Cranleigh, The Royal Grammar School and Guildford High School.

Gardens and Grounds
The farmhouse is approached from Bailes Lane via electrically operated gates that open onto a driveway culminating in a parking area and double garage. The house sits within beautifully landscaped gardens and enjoys an outlook over the farmland beyond. The garden provides year-round interest, with well-stocked flower beds surrounding the lawn and providing privacy and seclusion. A potager is located at the side of the house, and to the front, a lawned garden is enclosed by clipped laurel hedging.

Outbuildings
There is a wide range of both traditional and more modern commercial and agricultural buildings (with a variety of uses), amounting to in excess of 20,000 sq ft. Please refer to the schedule within the sales brochure.

The property has a secondary gated entrance from Bailes Lane that provides access directly to the equestrian and commercial areas. The ‘avenue style’ driveway, flanked by post and rail fencing, is suitable for heavy goods vehicles. The buildings are currently let, providing a considerable income.

Equestrian
The equestrian facilities include a Scotts of Thrapston stable block, built in 2008, comprising six loose boxes, a rug/feed room, a tack room, wash-down facilities, a hay storage area, a covered utility area and enclosed yard. The stables are conveniently located for the Charles Britton ‘all weather’ sand and rubber manège (international size) and the paddocks which contain three mobile field shelters and are serviced by water and power. The farm produces its own hay and also benefits from numerous opportunities for hacking, with direct-off road access.

The Land
The land comprises 68.6 acres of ring-fenced pasture edged with trees and dotted with copses and surrounded by a 1.8km internal track. The land has been farmed organically during the vendor’s occupation and is a haven for wildlife. The land is currently farmed in hand.