Requiring modernisation, on the rural fringes of Chiddingfold.
Langhurst Copse is a striking country house, that is believed to date back to the 1850s, having started life as two farm worker's cottages. The house has been in the same ownership since the early 1980s and now requires modernisation.Off the entrance hall are two reception rooms, all of which have parquet flooring, whilst the drawing room has a fireplace. The kitchen has an oil fired Aga, that is currently not working. On the first floor are a total of five bedrooms, two of which are inter-linked.Adjacent to the house are a range of period outbuildings, which offer potential for ancillary accommodation, subject to obtaining the usual planning consents.Langhurst Copse offers a fabulous opportunity for an incoming buyer to 'place their mark' on a property, that is situated in a private setting, in one of the most sought aftervillages to the south of Guildford.Adjacent and to the east of the house is a courtyard of outbuildings that comprise three garages, a studio/playroom and a barn incorporating three former stables. To the rear ofthis is a lean to store and a greenhouse.Langhurst Copse is approached into a gravelled driveway that terminates adjacent to the outbuildings.Steps lead down to the house, where there is a paved terrace extending around it. In turn, two sets of steps lead back up to the formal lawns on the southern side. The more formal gardens are laid to lawn interspersed by trees and shrubs with a summerhouse. Beyond is a former paddock that is now carefully mown. Beyond this is a further former paddock that is now partly covered with self-seeded saplings.Adjacent to the outbuildings is a vegetable garden.Property InformationTenure: FreeholdServices: We are advised by our clients that the property has mains water, electricity, private drainage, oil-fired central heating. We are advised that the property has superfast broadband.Local Authority & Council Tax Band: Waverley Borough Council Tel: 01483 523333. Band GEnergy Performance Certificate Rating: Band F
Langhurst Copse is situated in a private setting 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.Schools in the area include King Edward's at Witley, Prior's Field, Charterhouse, Cranleigh, St Catherine's in Bramley, RGS, Guildford High and Tormead in Guildford and Barrow Hills School in Witley.There are a number of golf clubs within easy reach, including Chiddingfold, West Surrey in Milford, Liphook and further afield Wisley, Queenwood, Sunningdale and Wentworth. There is polo at Cowdray Park, racing and flying at Goodwood and sailing all along the south coast, including Chichester Harbour. The area also offers ample opportunitiesfor walking and riding.DistancesWitley Rail Station 1.7 miles (London Waterloo from 54 mins), Haslemere 3.9 miles (London Waterloo from 57 mins), Godalming Rail Station 6.1 miles (London Waterloo from 43 mins), Guildford 11.2 miles (London Waterloo from 36 mins), Milford 4.3 miles (London Waterloo from 47 mins) Roads: A3 Milford 5 miles, M25 (Wisley Junction 10) 19.3 milesAirports: London Heathrow 34.9 miles, London Gatwick 33 miles, Farnborough 20 miles(Distances and times approximate)