Detached house for sale in Marley Common, Haslemere, Surrey GU27

Marley House is believed to date from around 1880 and was one of the first houses to be built on Marley Common. The 180 degree views from the house are truly spectacular, stretching 15 miles over the Cowdray Estate and offering wonderful sunsets and sunrises.

There are nine bedrooms in total in the main house, well laid out over two floors, with the master bedroom suite having his and hers dressing rooms and a wonderful enclosed verandah to enjoy the sunsets. The house has some elegant reception rooms arranged off the impressive reception hall, and a terrace running along the southern elevation allows excellent outdoor entertaining space. The main rooms have period features and high ceilings and the house enjoys a light, bright and spacious feel.

The lower ground floor has a entertainment room, games room, bar and an excellent wine cellar. An indoor swimming pool, gym and changing facilities open out to the garden making the house ideal for winter as well as summer use.

The Coach House

Adjacent to the main house is a substantial Coach House and cottage which provides a garage/workshop, a double garage and a three bay car port, together with staff or guest annexe on two floors comprising a living room, kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom, and on the first floor a large bedroom suite and second bedroom.

Marley House Lodge

Set slightly away from the main house and approached over its own entrance drive, is Marley House Lodge. A large single storey detached cottage set within its own garden which provides excellent open plan living accommodation comprising a kitchen, utility room, dining room, drawing room, a large master bedroom suite, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom, ideal for guests or staff. Outside is a timber framed double garage.

Gardens

The gardens and grounds are beautiful and have the feel of an arboretum, with a summer meadow and summer house with terrace. There is also a tennis court to the south and some fine specimen trees. The area is renowned for its peace and quiet, with no traffic or rail noise and no light pollution.

Situation

Marley House occupies an idyllic setting within the South Downs National Park on the edge of Marley Common, a dramatic escarpment owned by the National Trust. The common is famous for its spectacular views of the Milland Valley over the Cowdray Estate towards the South Downs. Despite the rural feel of its surroundings, and its private and peaceful setting, Marley House lies within 2 1⁄2 miles of the beautiful town of Haslemere which offers a wide range of excellent shopping facilities required for day to day needs. Haslemere also has a tennis club, the Haslemere leisure centre, and a mainline train station with services into London Waterloo taking approximately 47 minutes. More comprehensive shopping and leisure activities can be found at Guildford and Godalming, both within easy reach.

Schools

The surrounding area has an excellent choice of schools, notably St Edmund's, Amesbury, The Royal Junior School in Hindhead and St Ive's, the Royal Senior School in Haslemere, Churcher's College and Bedales in Petersfield, Guildford High School and Royal Grammar School in Guildford.

Communications

Marley House is extremely accessible by road or rail. The A3 at Hindhead tunnel is within a 10 minute drive and gives fast access into London or the South Coast, and Heathrow airport. A regular train service from Haslemere runs into London Waterloo in 47 minutes.

Amenities

Racing: At Goodwood.
Polo: At Cowdray Park.
Golf courses: The area also features a number of excellent golf courses including Old Thorns and Liphook, Cowdray golf course at Midhurst, Hankley Park at Tilford and Hindhead Golf Club between Hindhead and Churt.
Sailing: Can be enjoyed at Chichester Harbour, Port Solent
and Frensham Ponds.
Walking: The area also has the benefit of being surrounded by beautiful areas of National Trust land including Lynchmere Common and Marley Common with excellent walking straight from the doorstep providing sensational views over Surrey and West Sussex.

Distances

Haslemere 2.3 miles (London Waterloo 47 mins). Godalming 12 miles. Guildford 18 miles. Central London 49 miles.
(All distances/time approximate).