5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

An elegant five bedroom Edwardian home located half a mile from the station.

Description

Firgrove Hill is a beautifully presented semi-detached five bedroom family home, perfectly situated in desirable south Farnham. Spanning over 2,350 sq ft, this home offers an exceptional blend of period charm and modern family living across three floors.

The property is entered via a covered porch into an elegant entrance with polished floorboards, high ceilings and decorative period cornicing. A beautiful sitting room has a log burner and a wide triple glazed bay window, which floods the space with natural light. There is also an adjacent family room, with a bay window and built-in alcove shelving, providing a versatile space to suit a variety of needs.

The heart of the home is arguably the open plan kitchen/dining/living space to the rear of the property. The kitchen is fitted to a high standard with integrated appliances, a large island and painted shaker style cabinetry. Full height bifold doors open out onto the terrace, making this space perfect for entertaining and creating a seamless link between inside and out. There is a cosy nook at the end of the room overlooking the garden, an ideal spot for reading. Off the kitchen are a downstairs cloakroom and a useful utility room, which benefits from an external door.

Upstairs, there are five bedrooms over two floors, all of which feature beautiful period fireplaces with cast iron insets. The first floor includes the airy principal bedroom with triple glazed bay and sash windows and built-in wardrobes. There are two further bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom. Continuing to the second floor, two further bedrooms are serviced by a contemporary shower room. There is also a storage room under the eaves and access to a large storage space beneath the pitch of the main roof.

Outside, to the front there is a gravel driveway with ample parking that is separated from the road by mature hedging and has side access to the rear. The landscaped rear garden has a paved terrace and is mainly laid to lawn and bordered by mature trees and hedges. At the end of the garden is a substantial shed for storage.

The property benefits from modern solar panel technology, which generates household electricity during the day and charges batteries with energy that can be used overnight.

Location

The property is set in a sought after position in south Farnham, 0.5 miles from the station. For everyday convenience, there are local shops on The Ridgway including a Tesco, a baker and a butcher.

The Georgian market town of Farnham (0.6 miles) offers an extensive range of branded and independent shops, supermarkets including Waitrose and Sainsbury’s, coffee shops and eateries. The Maltings arts centre offers theatre, film and crafts, and the new Brightwells Yard development includes a selection of restaurants and a six-screen cinema. Farnham town hosts an array of seasonal events throughout the year.

Farnham’s mainline train station provides trains to London Waterloo (from 53 minutes). The A31 provides swift access to the national motorway network.

There are a number of well-regarded schools in the area including South Farnham School, Weydon, St. Polycarps, Edgeborough, Frensham Heights and More House School.

Local sporting facilities include The Bourne Tennis Club, the David Lloyd Leisure Club and Farnham Leisure Centre. This part of Surrey offers excellent walking, cycling and riding opportunities at beauty spots which include Bourne Woods, Alice Holt Forest, Frensham Common and around Great and Little Ponds.

Please note, all distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,353 sq ft