Hook Heath

A Masterpiece of Architectural Design: Contemporary Living in a Historic Setting.

Cherished for almost two decades by the current owners and centred in one of Hook Heath's most desirable secluded and private roads, Uplands Lodge is an exceptional example of how contemporary luxury can be seamlessly integrated into a period home.

Originally a circa 1900 coach house, the property has been extensively reimagined, extended, refurbished and architect designed under the guidance of acclaimed architect Elspeth Beard-known for her celebrated work on the Munstead Water Tower and Threshing Barn, who has featured on the television show Grand Designs.

Uplands Lodge is located to the centre of Pond Road, an exclusive private road and is free from the intrusion of noise from road, rail and aircraft. Set back from the street, in the heart of its grounds and offering quiet privacy: This family home is approached via a gravel drive with secure gates that reveal a beautifully landscaped retreat set in a third of an acre. The generous driveway offers ample parking for up to five cars and additionally there are  two separate garages. Several lawns, flowerbeds and elegant terraces create a tranquil and very private, easily maintained garden to the front, sides and rear of the property that is not overlooked by neighbouring properties. Additional garden highlights include a charming cottage garden, a summer house, and raised vegetable garden beds for those with a passion for horticulture.

Spanning over 4,600 sq ft, the interiors are both expansive and intimate. The triple-height entrance hall, with oak-framed glazing and vaulted ceilings, floods the home with natural light, while the extensive use of natural building material imbues a sense of tactile warmth. Solid oak floors, a solid oak staircase and handmade, double-glazed oak windows sit beautifully against crisp white walls-these luxury features and finishes delivering a perfect harmony of period charm and modern elegance simply not found in a standard executive home or new build property that has likely constructed with a design philosophy focused solely on maximal value creating building techniques and materials rather than with the mission of creating a superior experience for longterm living.

Living & Entertaining Spaces
The home's four reception rooms offer flexible living and entertaining space. The show-stopping drawing room, with triple-aspect views, a working fireplace, and French doors opening to an al-fresco dining terrace designed for entertaining. A floor-to-ceiling glass wall provides views of the aquamarine indoor pool, while a clerestory window draws the eye up to the soaring 6-metre ceilings and towering garden trees-an architectural highlight that adds a sense of serenity and connectivity to nature.

Flowing from the drawing room, the vaulted kitchen, dining, and family room reveals exposed oak beams and a handcrafted, carpenter-made oak kitchen, featuring four Smeg ovens, an induction hob, and polished granite surfaces. A walk-in pantry and boot room offer additional functionality, while a wood burner adds warmth and charm to this versatile heart of the home.

Additional Ground Floor Accommodation
Three further reception rooms-a snug, library, and study-each feature bespoke cabinetry and offer ideal settings for quiet reflection or calm productivity. A bedroom, large utility room and a stylish guest cloakroom complete the ground floor.
Beyond a privacy door lies a secluded guest wing: two generous double bedrooms and a luxurious bathroom with a walk-in shower. Ideal for guests or multigenerational living that would suit older children, teenagers or elderly residents preferring ground floor accommodation, this wing could easily function as a self-contained annexe. This guest wing would also be suitable for a live-in nanny, au pair, carer or other staff who need to be located on-site but for whom separate living and bathroom space would be beneficial. A separate external entrance to the property could very easily be created here if required (subject to planning consents) which could mean this part of the property has potential for use as a consulting suite for professionals working from home.

First Floor Accommodation
Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite impresses with a luxurious en-suite bathroom, featuring a freestanding Victoria & Albert volcanic limestone bath and a large walk-in shower. A private staircase leads to a fitted dressing room on the top floor. Two further double bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom, with double-aspect views over the gardens. An additional flexible room-ideal as a storeroom or playroom-is accessed from one of the bedrooms.
Throughout, bathrooms feature high-end fittings from Villeroy & Boch and Patricia Urquiola designed Hansgrohe Axor fittings.

Development Potential
Uplands Lodge boasts a large attic space running the length of the building which is as yet unconverted, offering potential to add significant square footage of living space which could potentially be used to create two further bedrooms and two further bathrooms, additional leisure space, a sizeable office or den (subject to planning consents). The two separate garages (positioned side by side under the house) could also be converted to create further bedrooms, bathrooms or living space, subject to planning consent.

Leisure & Wellness
The jewel of the property is the indoor swimming pool, refurbished in 2023. Lined with translucent Marbelite stone and surrounded by bi-fold doors, the pool area flows seamlessly into the garden terraces. It includes its own shower room and dressing area and is designed for year-round use-offering a peaceful, private sanctuary and home spa experience

Modern Conveniences & Smart Features
Uplands Lodge is equipped with modern technology including Cat 5 cabling, an integrated Rotel/Bowers & Wilkins sound system, energy-efficient LED lighting, and remote-controlled solar-powered Velux blinds. Attention to detail and premium materials-from Mandarin Stone to Bowers & Wilkins-elevate the home's luxurious finish. Storage space has been incorporated thoughtfully throughout the home, so maintaining a family home that is simple to clean and keep tidy is easy.

Location
Just under two miles from Woking town centre, Uplands Lodge offers the perfect balance of countryside seclusion and close proximity to the city, both by rail and car. Woking's mainline station provides direct services to London Waterloo in under 25 minutes. Heathrow Airport is only 13 miles away, with easy access to the A3, M25, and M3.

Nearby Guildford boasts high-end shopping, dining, and cultural attractions, cinema and theatre, while the surrounding countryside-part of the Surrey Hills AONB-offers scenic escapes and outdoor adventures.

Education options are exceptional, with renowned schools including Hoe Bridge, Halstead St Andrew's, RGS Guildford, Reeds, and Charterhouse. For sports enthusiasts, the location is ideal, as Upland Lodge is adjacent to Woking Golf Club (one of the country's finest, ranked at no 17 in the UK), Woking Tennis Club, Bowls Club, Cricket Club and horse riding stables all within walking distance and various recreational activities such as racing, sailing, ice skating and shooting within easy reach.

Council Tax Band G - EPC Rating D - Tenure: Freehold - Private Road Fee: Approx £100PA