5 bed detached house for sale

Rectory Road, Farnborough GU14

Approached through electric gates and along a particularly long driveway, Abbeyfields immediately creates a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion. The driveway provides generous parking for multiple vehicles and leads up to the house, which sits comfortably within its mature grounds and enjoys a lovely outlook over St. Michael's Abbey fields to the rear. The property retains considerable character and charm, with its attractive brick elevations, decorative timber detailing, traditional tiled roof and distinctive architectural features. There is a combination of period character, excellent presentation throughout the home and substantial grounds, which makes this a particularly appealing family home. The reception hall provides access to the principal living areas, with 4 separate reception rooms offering excellent flexibility for modern family life. The kitchen/breakfast room is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the house. The current owners have invested significantly in designing a bespoke kitchen, featuring beautifully crafted cabinetry, extensive storage with contrasting quartz work surfaces. There is ample space for informal dining, while the arrangement provides an excellent social hub for the home. A separate utility room adds further practicality.

To the first floor are five well-proportioned bedrooms, including an impressive principal bedroom, together with two modern bath/shower rooms which have both been replaced in recent years. The bedrooms offer considerable flexibility, whether required for children, guests or additional home-working space.

Outside

Outside, the grounds are a particularly significant feature of Abbeyfields. Extending to in excess of 0.4 of an acre, the plot provides an exceptional amount of space, with mature trees, established planting and areas of lawn creating a wonderfully private setting. The gardens offer considerable scope for families and keen gardeners alike, while the size of the plot also presents an exciting opportunity for the addition of a double car barn/garage, subject of course to the necessary planning consents. A sensitively designed oak-framed or similar structure could complement the age and character of the house particularly well.

Situation

The location is another major attraction. Rectory Road provides excellent access to Farnborough town centre and its extensive range of amenities, while both Farnborough Mainline and Farnborough North railway stations are readily accessible, providing convenient rail connections towards London and beyond. The property is also well placed for a selection of highly regarded independent schools, including Farnborough Hill and Salesian College, together with a number of well-regarded state schools and colleges in the surrounding area. For commuters, access to the M3 motorway is also within easy reach, making connections towards London, Basingstoke and the wider motorway network straightforward.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-67266