Hogs Back, Guildford, GU3

A rare chance to own a landmark of British design, this 1896 masterpiece by Charles Voysey one of the founders of modern British architecture offers extraordinary scale, provenance, and beauty in the heart of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Completed in 1896 by Charles Voysey, Greyfriars is a landmark of Arts & Crafts architecture. Voysey, a pioneer of modern British design, combined clean simplicity with fine craftsmanship. His hallmarks remain throughout: sculpted copper fireplaces, elegant wood panelling, soaring ceilings, and his signature heart motif on hinges, letterboxes, and keys. Interiors of scale, character and grace.

Extending to more than 14,000 Sq ft, the house is distinguished by scale and character. Its layout includes 15 bedrooms and multiple reception rooms, such as a soaring double-height drawing room, dining hall, cinema, music room, and two studies. A galleried landing and impressive entrance hall define its grandeur.

Gardens by Gertrude Jekyll’s hand: Set in 27 acres, the estate’s gardens were conceived by Gertrude Jekyll, a celebrated contemporary of Voysey. Her structured planting frames expansive lawns, a reflective despite its seclusion, pond, and an orchard. South-facing terraces enjoy panoramic views across the Surrey Hills, with paddocks, woodland, and land offering scope for stables and equestrian use, leisure, lifestyle, and family enjoyment.

Greyfriars offers facilities for recreation and entertaining. Amenities include a tennis court, a swimming pool requiring restoration, and a former squash court with potential for conversion. Expansive terraces and gardens provide the perfect backdrop for gatherings, while outbuildings and two self-contained apartments extend flexibility for family, guests, or staff.

A home of versatility and possibility: Licensed for weddings and events, the estate is equally suited as a private residence or boutique venue. Ancillary buildings offer scope for creative studios, wellness suites, or guest lodgings. A nearby dwelling, currently let, can also be purchased separately with permission to extend, providing further options for development.

Tranquillity with seamless connections. Though surrounded by private parkland, Greyfriars is well connected. Guildford and Farnham are close at hand, with direct trains to London in around 30 minutes. Road access is excellent via the A31, A3, and M25, while Heathrow and Gatwick airports are both approximately 20 miles away for international travel.