Knowle Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6

The perfect blend of contemporary modern living with the charm of the late 15th Century. This fully refurbished and extended Grade II listed former smoke bay house, has been beautifully designed, creating over 3466 sq. ft. It has six bedrooms, four bathrooms, and the most stunning kitchen/dining/family room, all with stunning landscape views. In all 0.98 acres.

Whitemeads is a charming Grade II listed late 15th Century smoke bay house, set within beautiful grounds and enjoying a splendid rural outlook to the rear. The property has been beautifully renovated with a spectacular rear extension, adding a modern and contemporary twist to this sizeable period home.

A pitched entrance porch opens to a central reception hall/family room. With dual aspect windows, this central space can be used as a family room or perhaps a music room and bar area whilst providing access to all the principal reception rooms. To the left is a superb drawing room with triple aspect windows and a fabulous Inglenook fireplace, exposed beams and oodles of charm and character. To the right of the central hallway is a study and TV/Media room.

A clever vaulted and glazed link brings you from the original period house into the most fantastic modern and contemporary extension. Within this area is a bright seating area, with floor-to-ceiling windows drinking in the view of the garden. A few steps down lead you into what can only be described as a show-stopping kitchen/dining/family room.

The expansive space has been cleverly arranged into three key sections, with the bespoke kitchen and generous central island with seating, providing the standout feature. The island is topped using Statuario Gold Quartz from Bloom Stones of London and below there is a wide range of bespoke cabinets and drawers, and a fitted Bosch dishwasher. The units are hand painted using Farrow & Ball's Dead Salmon colour paint. A range of cabinets line the wall behind, which are finished in Farrow & Ball’s Roasted Macadamia. This section has a space for an American-style fridge-freezer unit and ladder cabinet, plus additional storage options. To one side of the island is a good range of draw units with Quartz work surfaces and a built-in six-burner, three-oven range style cooker from Berezzoni.

Concealed from the kitchen area by tall cabinet doors is the entrance to the pantry. With a good range of bespoke cabinets, finished in Farrow and Ball’s Singed Red. The work surfaces again use Santuario Quartz. Also, via a concealed entrance, is a superb utility and boot room and a door to the side garden. This helpful space with a generous range of cabinets is beautifully finished using Farrow Ball’s Bancha paint colour.

A wonderful seating area has been created that enjoys a superb view through the modern Crittall style bio-folds doors. Beyond is a stunning patio area and a raised garden terrace for outdoor dining. At the other end of the room is a superb dining area with banquette seating, full-width Crittall-style window and two sets of French doors to the patio and outdoor kitchen area. This sumptuous space is fitted with corn stone flooring with under floor heating.

The first-floor accommodation is equally impressive. Accessed via the glazed link area, a bespoke oak staircase with twisted steel spindles leads to a mezzanine walkway, linking the new extension to the original cottage.

The principal bedroom has a dual aspect with full width modern Crittall windows to maximise the views of the surrounding fields and landscape beyond. A vaulted ceiling adds to the sense of volume, space and light. Connected to the bedroom is a dressing room leading through to the en suite bathroom. This opulent bathroom has been beautifully curated using Burlington Brassware and Sanitaryware, marble floors and part marble-tiled walls. A stand-alone bathtub is cleverly positioned to enjoy the landscape views, the walk-in shower enclosure is finished with marble and Burlington brassware, and a bespoke vanity unit with twin basins and a marble top completes this impressive suite.

The second bedroom again has a superb view across the fields, a clever mezzanine level has been created, and the bedroom is further complimented by an en suite shower room. Four further bedrooms, one of which has a mezzanine sleeping area, a family bathroom, and a shower room complete the first-floor accommodation.

Gardens & Grounds
The property is approached via a gravel driveway that provides ample parking for several vehicles and has a detached barn-style garage building. A Cotswold stone gravel pathway meanders through the front lawn garden to the entrance of the house. The grounds wrap around the property, so there is no shortage of areas in which to enjoy the sunshine and, of course, the views across to the neighbouring farmland.

Great care has been taken to install several patio and garden terrace areas. Marble tiling and Cotswold stone help blend a modern feel whilst retaining the character of a period listed property. There is an area for an outdoor kitchen and alfresco dining, ensuring you can maximise the use of this stunning garden throughout the day and in all seasons. To the far eastern side of the garden is an area ideal for children’s play equipment and vegetable garden if this is a requirement. The garden is enclosed on all sides with mature hedgerows, trees and mature planting, creating year-round interest.

Cranleigh village has much to offer with a wide range of traditional shops, supermarkets and an M&S Simply Food store, together with a great variety of boutique stores, restaurants, coffee shops and public houses. Cranleigh offers a wide range of local school options such as Cranleigh School and Glebelands Secondary School in addition to various infant & primary schools. A further excellent selection of schools are nearby, such as Longacre and St. Catherine’s. The Royal Grammar School, High School for Girls in Guildford, or, slightly further afield, Seaford College.

For more comprehensive shopping, restaurants, and theatres, the County Town of Guildford is easily accessible with its mainline station connecting with London Waterloo. Access to the motorway network is easily obtained via the A281/A3, putting central London, Heathrow and Gatwick within easy reach. Local recreational amenities are plentiful, such as the local leisure centre with a swimming pool, Cranleigh cricket and rugby clubs.

The Cranleigh Arts Centre hosts regular films, theatre, bands, comedy, and children’s shows. For the golfing enthusiast, there are numerous courses in the area including Cranleigh Golf & Country Club and Bramley Golf Club. Polo is available at Hurtwood Park, and racing at Goodwood.

For the walking, cycling, and riding enthusiasts, the Surrey Hills AONB are seventh heaven, providing a network of public footpaths and bridleways amongst the rolling hills of the North Downs.

Cranleigh Village 1.5 miles, Guildford 10 miles, Godalming 10.5 miles, London 42 miles, Heathrow Airport 32 miles, Gatwick Airport 26.3 miles