7 bed detached house to rent

Elm Lane, Ockham, Woking, Surrey GU23

**sole agent** Set discreetly behind secure electric gates and approached via a long, sweeping private driveway, This home, is a truly outstanding detached country home that blends historic charm with thoughtful modern enhancement.

Originally dating back to the early 1700s, the property has been beautifully extended and refurbished over time to create an elegant yet highly functional residence, rich in character while perfectly suited to contemporary living.

The accommodation is both generous and versatile, offering six well-proportioned bedrooms and a roof terrace that enjoys elevated views across the surrounding grounds. Three spacious reception rooms provide excellent flexibility for both formal entertaining and relaxed family living, while a dedicated office or study offers an ideal environment for home working. A home gym further enhances the lifestyle appeal of the house, reflecting its suitability for modern family life.

Period features sit comfortably alongside contemporary finishes throughout, illustrating the careful evolution of the home across centuries. Externally, this home is surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens featuring expansive lawns, mature planting and a patio area that is ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. A full-size tennis court adds a further layer of recreational luxury, while the secluded setting ensures a high degree of privacy without compromising convenience.

Enjoying a desirable semi-rural position with excellent access to Ockham, Woking and the wider Surrey countryside, this is a rare opportunity to rent a property of architectural interest, substantial proportions and exceptional privacy. Orchard Cottage is offered to the rental market on an exclusive basis.

Annex Optional at additional cost.

Ockham is a beautiful, small village that nestles into the countryside near East Horsley in Surrey. The village lies to the east of the A3 between Cobham and Guildford, where you will find a selection of excellent schools, retail outlets, restaurants and leisure facilities.

Other neighbouring villages include Ripley, Wisley and Effingham. With easy access to both the A3 and the M25 it is ideally situated for journeys to Central London, Heathrow, Gatwick and the South Coast. Ockham Village appears in Domesday Book of 1086.

It has several claims to fame, most notably, Ockham is believed to be the birthplace of William of Ockham a famous Mediaeval philosopher and the proponent of Occam's razor and more recently, Ada Lovelace daughter of Lord Byron who lived at Ockham Park.

There are several notable local attractions nearby, Ockham Common is to the north east of the village, where you can find many miles of beautiful countryside. The rhs Wisley and the Surrey Hills are on the doorstep, making this an ideal location for ramblers, horse riders and cyclist alike. Ockham also has a small church - All Saints, a memorial to those who gave their lives in the Great War and World War II, a cricket club and the pub The Black Swan (near Ockham Common).