9 bedroom detached house for sale

Landmark historic Grade II listed country house sitting in a large plot of almost 1 acre.

Description

This landmark home is nestled just outside the tranquil village of Ripley overlooking Send Marsh village green and represents a unique opportunity to purchase and restore a piece of Surrey's history.

The Manor House is a stunning Grade II listed property arranged over three floors providing expansive accommodation set within beautiful landscaped grounds.

Dating back to the late 1600s with later additions, The Manor House features an oak-framed hall with brick fireplace, exuding a sense of majesty and traditional carpentry. It provides a bright and welcoming entrance that serves as the perfect link between the original house and its later additions.

The property has previously been arranged as flats over its three floors and provides a fabulous opportunity to be re-configured in to a substantial family home.

The flexible accommodation is currently arranged as follows. Overlooking the front of the house, is a sitting room with double doors to outside, a snug and workshop. At the rear are two dining rooms, two kitchens, a utility room and two cloakrooms. In addition are two storage rooms and a second staircase at the rear.

The first floor provides three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen. On the second floor are six further bedrooms and a shower room.

Occupying a level plot of 0.9 of an acre overlooking the village green to the front with a sweeping gravel carriage driveway, lawns, and various topiary shrubs. There is a further driveway to the side of the house leading to the detached triple garage.

The landscaped and well maintained gardens are laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs enclosed by walls and mature hedging with a lovely open aspect.

There are also a number of outbuildings including a charming Granary which could be converted for various uses and a number of storage rooms.

Location

Ripley is a historic village in Surrey, popular with families, young professionals and downsizers alike. The village is said to have the largest village green in England (approximately 65 acres) and benefits from a selection of cafés, shops, pubs and restaurants.

Local attractions include the world-renowned gardens at RHS Wisley and Polesden Lacey.

Woking and West Byfleet and Clandon train stations provide regular services into London Waterloo. The A3 and M25 provide access to London, Guildford and the motorway network, useful for connections to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

There is a wide choice of schools in the area including Cranmore, Ripley Court, Guildford High School,Tormead and The Royal Grammar School.

Square Footage: 6,935 sq ft