Semi-detached house for sale in Henley Park, Normandy, Guildford, Surrey GU3

An historical Grade II listed wing of a Georgian mansion, Thomas Sheriff Place boasts Saxon origins and numerous royal, aristocratic, and influential owners over its 1,300-year history. The distinguished property, first referred to in 727 ad by its Saxon name meaning 'high clearing', may not look its age but that is because the mansion was saved from dereliction in the late 1990s and redeveloped into four separate freehold dwellings.

Approached from the road through wrought iron electric gates, the 3⁄4 mile tree lined driveway sweeps through the parkland until you see the distinguished façade of this grand country house. Internally, the property offers elegant and well-proportioned family accommodation over four floors, with all the comforts and conveniences required for 21st century family living, together with the characteristic features and style reminiscent of its origins. The secure situation and manageable grounds make the property ideal as a weekend retreat or a lock-up and leave base in a most idyllic and convenient situation.

Set in the heart of the Surrey Hills this former Royal residence is only a short distance from the Hampshire border. The parish of Normandy includes Wyke, Christmas Pie, Willey Green and Flexford. The southern part of the parish lies within a mile of the Hogs Back on the North Downs whilst the northern part undulates through woodlands and commons.

Equidistant to Surreys primary towns of Guildford, Farnham and Godalming with an abundance of activities, clubs, restaurants and schools nearby including Guildford High, Royal Grammar School, Rydes Hill, St. Catherine's, Charterhouse, Priors Field, Alldrow, Cranleigh and Tormead for girls. The nearby quintessential village of Pirbright offers excellent gastro pubs, award winning butchers and many other amenities.

Normandy offers both tennis and cricket clubs with several good golf courses in the immediate area including Puttenham Golf Club, Worplesdon, Woking & West Hill whilst local train services run from Wanborough and Ash stations connecting to Reading to the west and Guildford to the East.Worplesdon village has a main line station and there are fast and frequent commuter rail services to London Waterloo from Woking and Guildford. The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunity for walking, cycling, and riding with Henley Park Lake nearby.