A stunning family home with exquisite gardens and walking distance of a mainline train station to London.
Redlands is a stunning 17th century farmhouse which was extended in the late 19th century and again in the 1980s.In the late 1880s, Redlands was owned by Graham Robertson a famous Victorian artist, author and playwright. It is believed that Robertson designed Redland's ornamental rose gardens and fountains, with many illustrations of the gardens included in one of his famous picture books.George Robertson leased Redlands to Arthur Melville, another famous Victorian artist, considered to be one of the primary influences of the famous Glasgow Boys school of artists.In the late Victorian era (1880-1905), Sandhills was a renowned artists colony. Many famous artists and authors resided in Sandhills including Helen Allingham and George Elliot (Middlemarch) as well as Sir Henry Cole, the inventor of the Christmas card.Upon entering the property, you're greeted by an impressive reception hall that leads to a large panelled sitting room, and an impressive study. The right side of the house features a recently fitted open plan Neptune design family-sized kitchen and family room, which opens out onto the beautifully landscaped gardens. The dining room, utility room and cloakroom are also located on the right hand side of the reception hall.On the first floor, there are four spacious bedrooms, including a principal bedroom suite with a bathroom and dressing room. The property also features a second floor bedroom and open reception room, currently used as a gym.Redlands also features an excellent range of period outbuildings, including the stable barn used for storage and believed to have been used as stabling in the past. A granary on staddle stones which would be ideal as a study or childrens play space. There is a further single-storey barn which could have a multitude of uses.The gardens at Redlands are a key feature of the property, believed to have been originally designed by Graham Robertson the previous owner and famous Victorian artist. There is a newly installed 22m self-filtering natural swimming pond made by Gartenart surrounded by lush foliage and beautifully landscaped greenery. The property offers stunning views to the south and provides a tranquil and private setting, making it an idyllic retreat.The gardens benefit from structured planting, starting with a daffodil meadow in March, followed by the magnolia, blossom trees and wisteria throughout April - then abundant borders flowering continually until early autumn. The highlight is during May to July when the rose garden, rose trellises and climbing roses are all in bloom.
Redlands is situation in the pretty hamlet of Sandhills, within an Area of Outstanding Natural beauty.Sandhills is made up of an array of attractive cottages and houses on the edge of the village of Brook, which has a cricket club, public house and beautiful surrounding countryside. Witley station is within a short walk offering a good train service to London Waterloo in about 55 minutes. More extensive facilities are available in both Godalming and Guildford to the north and to the south is the ever-popular town of Haslemere.Witley 0.3 miles (London Waterloo from 55 minutes), Milford 3.8 miles (London Waterloo from 47 mins) Haslemere 4.4 miles, Godalming 5.8 miles, Guildford 10.3 miles Roads: A3 Milford 3.8 miles, M25 (Wisley Junction 10) 18 miles Airports: London Heathrow 32 miles, London Gatwick 34 miles (All distances and times are approximate)