Detached house for sale in Fernhill Road, Blackwater, Surrey GU17

Hawley House, which dates back to the late 18th century is located in a quite and secluded position off Fernhill Road. The property is approached via security gates and a long, private driveway lined with Rhododendrons and mature woodland giving a true sense of grandeur on arrival.

The house its self sits beautifully in its grounds with formal gardens to the East and a wild flower meadow to the West. Extending to around 9,935 square feet, the main house is arranged over three floors with the majority of the accommodation on ground and first floor, but with additional space in the lower ground. On entry via an impressive stone column portico there is a grand reception hall giving access to the rest of the extensive receptions rooms which includes a large kitchen / breakfast room with bay window, dining room, drawing room, sitting room, snug / library and a stunning glazed orangery of a Victorian style. In keeping with the characteristics of a property from this period all of the rooms have excellent ceiling heights and an abundance of natural light served by the large sash windows overlooking the gardens. There is also exquisite original detailing in the ceiling plasterwork, beautiful original fire places, wall panelling and wonderful wooden flooring.

The first floor is accessed via a charming staircase off the reception hall and provides and exceptional principal suite with a large en-suite bathroom and private dressing room. Four further bedroom suites are arranged around the central landing, all of which are of generous proportions and with private bathrooms.

The lower ground floor provides additional space and is made up of a large cinema room, study with natural light, kitchenette, utility, shower room, store and wine cellar. There is also an incredibly rare and intriguing ice well which dates back from when the property was first built, which, as the name suggests, was used to store ice before the invention of modern day refrigeration.

In addition to the main house there is also a significant Coach House to the south which forms a private courtyard and secure garaging and parking, and two independent duplex apartments which each comprise two double bed rooms, family bathroom, sitting room and open plan kitchen family rooms. This fantastic secondary accommodation could serve as additional guest accommodation or could be let to generate a significant income for the owners.

Gardens and Grounds

The property extends to around 17 acres and is a mix between formal gardens to the East and wild flower parkland to the West. There is a wonderful mix of mature woodland, flower borders and immaculate lawns which provide the most incredible oasis of calm and tranquillity. There is also a heated swimming pool, orchard and children's tree house .

Located between the towns of Camberley and Yateley, Hawley House enjoyed the benefits of being close to London and numerous transport links, while enjoying the seclusion and privacy of a traditional country estate. The neighbourhood has exceptional facilities including a flagship Marks & Spencer in the local town of Blackwater.

• Hartley Witney 5 minutes away – voted Hampshire's prettiest village
• Golf – Sunningdale, Wentworth, Windlesham
• Polo – Guards, Windsor
• Theatre – Windsor, Guildford, Sunninghill
• Clubs/Spa's/Restaurants /Hotels– Pennyhill Park, Heckfield Place, Nirvana Spa, Cowath Park, The Fairmount
• Schools – Hawley Primary School (just under a third of a mile from the property), Grove Hall School, Eagle House, Farnborough Hill, Yateley Manor, Lyndhurst School, Sunningdale, Wellington College, Kings International College, tasis (The American School in Switzerland), acs (American Community School), Eton, International School at
Virginia Water and Gordon's School
• Hospitals – Frimley Park, Guildford, Royal Berkshire
• Sports – The Royal Berkshire Racquets Club, Bagshott Tennis, Wellington School Padel, Weybridge Padel Club
• Children's activities – The Lookout has Go Ape and The Coral Reef has indoor pools with water slides
• Private Airports – Farnborough, Blackbushe