Priors Hatch Lane, Hurtmore, Godalming GU7

A substantial eight-bedroom, four reception-room country house refurbished to the highest standards with opulent interiors and expert finishes set in 28 acres of parkland grounds.

Description

Arriving at the gates to the private driveway, lined by mature woodland and substantial rhododendron bushes, you are greeted with an enchanting sense of arrival. The driveway opens to reveal this early 20th-century country house.

The main house offers nine bedrooms and 8,536 sq. ft. over three floors, making it one of the finest private houses in Godalming. The grand panelled reception hall has newly installed herringbone oak flooring and underfloor heating throughout the ground floor.

The drawing room features an ornate central fireplace, bespoke cabinetry, and wonderful views through the classic mullioned windows out across the gardens. Discreetly hidden into the ceiling are several surround-sound speakers, a drop-down 4K HD projector, and an HD projector screen, transforming this fine room into a modern cinema room. There is also a dining/cocktail room with handcrafted wallpapers, a marble-topped bar with a wine cooler, fridge, and illuminated cabinets.

The fully fitted, bespoke study offers a practical yet relaxing environment with a handcrafted library. The family room/playroom sits adjacent to the kitchen/breakfast room. This charming country kitchen has fitted appliances, a central island, and a newly installed Ilve cooker, as well as a generous-sized pantry and utility/laundry.

Two separate staircases lead up to the first floor: the grand staircase from the reception hall and a second from the kitchen.

The principal bedroom suite has a balcony overlooking the rear garden with far-reaching views. It features bespoke wardrobes with lighting and ample storage. The en suite bathroom is fitted with marble floors and walls, including a double sink vanity unit, a freestanding double-sized rolltop bathtub, and a walk-in marble shower. A second balcony is also accessed from the bathroom.

This floor also includes four further bedrooms, each with a unique interior style, and three additional bathrooms, two of which are en suite.

The second floor includes three more double bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en suite).

Internal Flat: (subject to separate negotiation)

The self-contained furnished internal flat has its own access from downstairs, as well as a sitting room, kitchen, bedroom, and ensuite bathroom. It is perfect for a live-in housekeeper or nanny.

The Annex: (subject to separate negotiation)

Attached to the main house and accessed via an inner courtyard, the ancillary accommodation offers a possible two double bedrooms, a kitchen/living room, and a bathroom. The annex has its own independent access, keeping it separate from the family residence.

Outside

Abbotswood offers splendid gardens with privacy and views. The south/south-westerly oriented main lawns feature herbaceous borders, rose gardens, a Victorian pond, and terracing. Behind the house, there is a kitchen garden with raised beds and an orchard. Woodland, meadows, paddocks, and a gym/yoga area to complete the expansive 28-acre grounds.

The Location

The property is situated near Prior’s Field School and a short distance from Charterhouse. The A3 is just 1 mile away, and Godalming town centre is within 2.2 miles, offering boutique shops, coffee shops, pubs, restaurants, Waitrose, and Sainsbury’s. For broader shopping and leisure options, Guildford Cathedral town is a few miles away.

Excellent transport links include the nearby A3 for access to M25, Heathrow, Gatwick, London, and the south coast. Local schools include St. Catherine’s in Bramley, Royal Grammar School, Guildford High School, Charterhouse, Prior’s Field, Aldro, St. Hilary’s, and Godalming Sixth Form College.

Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Utilites:
Mains drainage, gas-fired central heating, broadband
Gardener services are included

Guildford Borough Council: Band H

EPC: E

Holding Deposit: £2,884