4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Killinghurst Lane, Haslemere, Surrey GU27

Furnace Place forms the principal portion of what was once the main residence of a substantial country estate, now thoughtfully divided into three individual properties.

One of the house's most striking architectural features is its series of alternating projecting and recessed bays, creating visual depth and character both internally and externally. Mature wisteria adorns the elevations, while the principal south-facing rooms enjoy wonderful views across the formal gardens.
The accommodation is exceptionally well proportioned throughout, with generous ceiling heights and large stone-mullioned windows that flood the interiors with natural light.

Accessed via an elegant arched stone porch, the house immediately impresses with its sense of scale and wealth of retained period detail. The reception hall features oak panelling and timber flooring, setting the tone for the accommodation beyond.

To the left is a cloakroom, while directly ahead lies the well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with stone worktops and extensive built-in storage. A beautiful bay-mullioned window provides an idyllic setting for informal dining while enjoying views over the gardens. There is an outer kitchen door leading directly onto the extensive paved rear terrace and upper lawn.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a charming sitting room/study, again featuring oak panelling, a working fireplace and delightful garden views.

Occupying the western wing of the house is the magnificent drawing room, enjoying a dual aspect and flooded with natural light. Further highlights include a bay window seating area, bespoke cabinetry and an original working fireplace. Opposite, the generous dining room provides an elegant formal entertaining space overlooking the front of the property.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite incorporates extensive fitted wardrobes, a walk-through dressing area and a well-appointed en suite bathroom with natural stone finishes, underfloor heating and attractive garden views, all double glazed.

There are three further bedrooms, with each enjoying characteristic period features including fireplaces, mullioned windows and excellent ceiling heights.

Outside, Furnace Place is set within the former pleasure gardens of the estate, Furnace Place enjoys approximately 1.3 acres of private gardens and grounds, surrounded by mature parkland and an impressive collection of specimen trees including beech, oak and yew.

The sweeping private driveway leads to a circular turning area centred around beautifully pleached hornbeam trees providing extensive parking. There is also a detached double garage with an up and over door, and a garden shed.

The front gardens are framed by established trees, magnificent Magnolia grandiflora specimens and neatly clipped box hedging, a croquet lawn and a recently refurbished hard tennis court.

To the rear, an attractive gravel and decorative stone terrace, accessed from both the entrance hall and kitchen/breakfast room, is bordered by fragrant lavender and rose beds, creating a wonderful setting for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Beyond, a beautifully maintained lawn is enclosed by mature yew hedging, with a gateway opening onto a lower lawn and shrubbery with azaleas, roses, and camellias, and a small vegetable cage.

Ideally positioned between the highly regarded locations of Haslemere and Chiddingfold, Furnace Place enjoys the best of both rural tranquillity and excellent connectivity. Haslemere offers an extensive range of amenities for everyday needs, including Waitrose, Marks & Spencer and Tesco, alongside a good selection of restaurants, pubs and cafés. The town also benefits from Haslemere Leisure Centre, a museum and Haslemere Hall, the area's renowned arts and performance venue. Mainline rail services provide access to London Waterloo in approximately 56 minutes.

The picturesque village of Chiddingfold is one of Surrey's most sought-after villages and is home to two excellent public houses, The Swan Inn and The Crown Inn, the latter believed to date from the 13th century.

The area is exceptionally well served by a number of highly regarded schools, including St Bartholomew's C of E Primary School, St Ives, St Edmund's, Amesbury and Highfield and Brookham School in Liphook. Further esteemed educational establishments include Charterhouse School in Godalming, King Edward's School, Witley, and Cranleigh School.

Communications are excellent, with the A3 accessible at Milford and Hindhead, providing convenient connections to London, the M25, and Gatwick, Heathrow and Southampton airports. The area also offers an outstanding range of recreational opportunities, including golf at Hindhead, Liphook, Cowdray Park and Chiddingfold, horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell Park, and sailing along the south coast at Chichester Harbour.

Furnace Place is perfectly positioned to enjoy the extensive network of footpaths and bridleways that weave through the surrounding countryside, many of which can be accessed directly from the property. Nearby Black Down, owned by the National Trust and the highest point in West Sussex and the South Downs National Park, encompasses approximately 700 acres of heathland and woodland, offering exceptional walking, riding and far-reaching views.