An exceptional Edwardian Manor House in a quiet and rural position with stunning gardens.
Langhurst Manor sits in a tranquil and beautiful location and is approached by a sweeping post and rail lined drive. The house is positioned surrounded by fields and ancient woodland and sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property is within easy reach of the popular village of Chiddingfold.Langhurst Manor was built in 1908 and is typical of the Edwardian style. It was originally built for the family of Edward Arnold, an eminent London publisher. The property was sold in 1930 to the Hon John Mulholland whose wife, Lady Olivia was Lady-in-Waiting to HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. The family occupied the house until 1958 when it was divided and Langhurst Manor became the principal wing, maintaining its privacy and retaining the original grandeur of the house.Langhurst Manor is a superb family home which boasts exceptional ceiling heights throughout. The principal reception room currently used as a drawing room/dining room is ideal for entertaining and has double doors leading out to the beautiful gardens. The adjoining kitchen/breakfast room has been recently refurbished with double doors opening West onto the terrace with the exquisite gardens beyond. The kitchen opens onto the family room, ideal for day to day living.Upstairs the principal bedroom has a spacious dressing room with bath tub and a separate luxurious shower room. The balcony can be accessed directly from the principle bedroom and also one other bedroom on the first floor. On the second floor there are two bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry room, kitchen and separate WC as well as a study area and a very spacious media/games room complete with bar.The gardens and grounds extend to around 7.3 acres and offer an abundance of colour throughout the year. There are a large number of specimen trees and mature borders.The tennis court is positioned within a partially walled garden with prolific fruit trees. The other side of one of the high hedges is the swimming pool which is ideally located for the sunshine, adjacent is the pool house with kitchenette and WC.There are stables, workshops, gardeners stores as well as garaging. The beautiful cutting garden is adjacent to the greenhouse and is ideal for a budding gardener. The orchard is located between the house and the stables and gives a plentiful supply of apples as well as pears and plums.
Chiddingfold 2 miles (the village can be accessed via footpaths as well), Witley 2 miles (London Waterloo from 55 mins) Haslemere 4.5 miles (London Waterloo from 49 mins), Guildford 14 miles (All distances and times are approximate).Langhurst Manor is situated in a wonderful country setting, approached off Pook Hill on the western side of Chiddingfold. This picturesque village is based around its village green having a range of shops including a post office, general stores, coffee shop, traditional butcher and three public houses. The village benefits from a well-regarded primary school as well as an active community centre with a village hall, doctor's surgery, veterinary practice and various sports clubs.Chiddingfold offers a range of local shops for daily needs and there is an excellent range of general shopping and services at Haslemere, Cranleigh and Godalming. Guildford provides an even more comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities, including theatre, cinema and sports centre.