St. Christophers Road, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27

Occupying a convenient position, this charming late-Victorian home, its façade beautifully complemented by mature wisteria, is immaculately presented and ideally placed for the town’s excellent amenities, including easy access to the mainline station. The house offers the best of both worlds: period character in abundance together with a thoughtful programme of recent improvements that make day-to-day living effortless.

Originally dating from the late 1800s, the property has been meticulously renovated in recent years to create an elegant and comfortable home while retaining its inherent charm. Hallmark features include the twin bay windows to the front elevation, large timber-framed sash windows that draw in generous natural light, and a welcoming gabled porch that frames the entrance.

On entering, there is an immediate sense of arrival. To the front, two superb reception rooms showcase the proportions of the period, with excellent ceiling heights and a lovely quality of light. The sitting room centres on a log-burning stove with an attractive fire surround; bespoke oak shelving and fitted cabinetry provide discreet storage, and French doors open directly to the rear terrace for easy indoor-outdoor living. The dining room is equally impressive, with hardwood flooring, a stone fireplace surround and ornate cornicing, an elegant setting for both everyday meals and larger gatherings.

The bespoke fitted kitchen forms the heart of the house. Tastefully designed and finished to a high standard, it features a substantial central island with Corian worktop, an AGA and extensive cabinetry, all enhanced by subtle recessed lighting. Adjacent to the kitchen are a useful larder/store and a separate cloakroom. Wide bi-fold doors open on to the immaculately laid terrace and private rear garden, an inviting space to relax and entertain.

Upstairs there are three well-proportioned double bedrooms, all beautifully presented. The principal bedroom, peacefully positioned to the rear, enjoys an en-suite shower room. Bedrooms two and three are generous in size and benefit from fitted wardrobes. A second bathroom completes the first-floor accommodation.

The garden has been designed with low maintenance in mind, featuring an artificial lawn, raised flowering beds and attractive specimen trees. A substantial outside store, approximately 23 feet in length, offers excellent additional storage/workshop space. To the front, a secure gated driveway provides parking for several vehicles.

Haslemere offers an excellent range of amenities including independent boutiques, a Waitrose and M&S Foodhall, a selection of restaurants, banks and active local societies. The mainline station is within about one mile and provides a fast, frequent service to London Waterloo (journeys from approximately 48 minutes). Road communications are strong, with the A286 and the A3 (via the Hindhead Tunnel) giving swift access to London, Portsmouth and the airports.

The area is well served by highly regarded schools, including Woolmer Hill, St Edmund’s, St Ives, Amesbury, Highfield & Brookham, Prior’s Field and Charterhouse. Recreational opportunities are excellent: golf at several local clubs, The Edge and The Herons sports centres, polo at Cowdray Park, racing and flying at Goodwood and sailing at Chichester Harbour. The surrounding countryside—most notably Blackdown and the Devil’s Punch Bowl—offers superb walking, cycling and riding.