An impressive and important period country house set on the edge of Marley Common with breath taking views over the Milland Valley towards the South Downs.
Marley House is believed to date from around 1880 and was one of the first houses to be built on Marley Common. The 180 degree views from the house are truly spectacular, stretching 15 miles over the Cowdray Estate and offering wonderful sunsets and sunrises. There are nine bedrooms in total in the main house, well laid out over two floors, with the master bedroom suite having his and hers dressing rooms and a wonderful enclosed verandah to enjoy the sunsets. The house has some elegant reception rooms arranged off the impressive reception hall, and a terrace running along the southern elevation allows excellent outdoor entertaining space. The main rooms have period features and high ceilings and the house enjoys a light, bright and spacious feel. The lower ground floor has a entertainment room, games room, bar and an excellent wine cellar. An indoor swimming pool, gym and changing facilities open out to the garden making the house ideal for winter as well as summer use. The Coach HouseAdjacent to the main house is a substantial Coach House and cottage which provides a garage/workshop, a double garage and a three bay car port, together with staff or guest annexe on two floors comprising a living room, kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom, and on the first floor a large bedroom suite and second bedroom.Marley House LodgeSet slightly away from the main house and approached over its own entrance drive, is Marley House Lodge. A large single storey detached cottage set within its own garden which provides excellent open plan living accommodation comprising a kitchen, utility room, dining room, drawing room, a large master bedroom suite, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom, ideal for guests or staff. Outside is a timber framed double garage.GardensThe gardens and grounds are beautiful and have the feel of an arboretum, with a summer meadow and summer house with terrace. There is also a tennis court to the south and some fine specimen trees. The area is renowned for its peace and quiet, with no traffic or rail noise and no light pollution.
SituationMarley House occupies an idyllic setting within the South Downs National Park on the edge of Marley Common, a dramatic escarpment owned by the National Trust. The common is famous for its spectacular views of the Milland Valley over the Cowdray Estate towards the South Downs. Despite the rural feel of its surroundings, and its private and peaceful setting, Marley House lies within 2 ½ miles of the beautiful town of Haslemere which offers a wide range of excellent shopping facilities required for day to day needs. Haslemere also has a tennis club, the Haslemere leisure centre, and a mainline train station with services into London Waterloo taking approximately 47 minutes. More comprehensive shopping and leisure activities can be found at Guildford and Godalming, both within easy reach.SchoolsThe surrounding area has an excellent choice of schools, notably St Edmund's, Amesbury, The Royal Junior School in Hindhead and St Ive's, the Royal Senior School in Haslemere, Churcher's College and Bedales in Petersfield, Guildford High School and Royal Grammar School in Guildford.CommunicationsMarley House is extremely accessible by road or rail. The A3 at Hindhead tunnel is within a 10 minute drive and gives fast access into London or the South Coast, and Heathrow airport. A regular train service from Haslemere runs into London Waterloo in 47 minutes.AmenitiesRacing: At Goodwood.Polo: At Cowdray Park.Golf courses: The area also features a number of excellent golf courses including Old Thorns and Liphook, Cowdray golf course at Midhurst, Hankley Park at Tilford and Hindhead Golf Club between Hindhead and Churt.Sailing: Can be enjoyed at Chichester Harbour, Port Solentand Frensham Ponds.Walking: The