Botany Hill, The Sands, Farnham, Surrey

Mallards is a well-presented detached chalet bungalow offering four bedrooms and flexible, comfortable living space arranged over two light-filled floors. The property includes three elegantly appointed reception rooms, while the attached double garage offers scope for conversion into additional accommodation if desired.

The two main reception rooms are the sitting room and the family room. Located at the front, the sitting room has a south and west-facing dual aspect, welcoming plenty of natural light, the windows fitted with plantation shutters. There is wooden flooring, a fireplace with a woodburning stove and space for both a seating area and a family dining table.
The family room at the rear provides further space in which to relax, with cornicing and a ceiling rose, and French doors opening onto the rear gardens. Also across the back of the ground floor there is a private study for home working, which could be used as a bedroom if required, plus a well-equipped kitchen and breakfast room with sleek white fitted units, integrated appliances and a breakfast table.

One double bedroom can be found on the ground level, as well as a shower room. On the upper level there are a further three double bedrooms, with skylights and dormer windows, and access to eaves storage. The larger principal bedroom features additional storage in built-in wardrobes. Also on the first floor is the family bathroom, which has a bathtub with an over-bath shower.

At the front of the property, the gravel driveway provides parking space, as well as access to the integrated double garage. The garage itself has parking space for up to two vehicles, but could also be converted into additional living space if required, providing the potential to extend the accommodation by around 300 square feet.

The driveway is enclosed at the front by high hedgerows, while the gardens are mostly to the side and rear. They include a patio area for al fresco dining, a sunken seating area and a wrap-around lawn, bordered by high hedgerows for a sense of peace and privacy from neighbouring homes. There are also two sheds for garden storage.

The pretty and highly sought-after village of The Sands lies two miles to the east of the popular town of Farnham, surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the South Downs National Park.

The village has a local pub, a parish church, a village hall and a recreation ground, while for leisure, Farnham Golf Club (The Sands) is right on its doorstep. The independent Barfield School is less than a mile away, while there are several outstanding-rated primary and secondary schools within the local area. The Georgian town of Farnham offers an excellent choice of pubs, bars and restaurants including Côte, Pizza Express, Brasserie Blanc, Bill’s & Zizzi, along with an extensive range of high street and independent shopping, and recreational facilities.

The area offers easy access to the surrounding countryside with a network of footpaths and bridleways. Walking, cycling, fishing and riding are available at Alice Holt Forest and Frensham Little Pond, with sailing at the Great Pond.

There is a mainline station at Farnham plus good access to the A3 and M3. Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton Airports are all accessible in under an hour.