Potters Lane, Send, Woking, Surrey, GU23

Exceptional private country estate within 30 miles of Central London.

Description

HISTORY
Sendholme, which is listed Grade II, was built in 1863 by the Victorian architect George Devey for Captain William G. Hargreaves. The Gate Lodge, also listed Grade II, is thought to have been completed in 1871.

It was purchased by the current family in 2002. During their ownership, they have extended the property at ground floor level, enlarging the kitchen area and connecting this to a leisure wing via a south-facing orangery. In 2016 they replaced all of the windows. They also contributed to the gardens, with one of the most notable changes being the addition of a cascading water feature, leading down from the level of the house to the woodland area below.

There is an air raid shelter within the grounds.

DESCRIPTION
From the entrance through double electronic gates off Potters Lane, the private drive traverses the extensive grounds of Sendholme, with the cricket ground, parkland and pasture on one side and recreational and equestrian facilities on the other. The house sits centrally within its land and there are no footpaths crossing the domestic part of the estate, affording a wonderfully private setting.

The first impression of Sendholme is a remarkable one as the property boasts many attractive architectural features, from the intricacy of the diaper-patterned brickwork to the stone dressed windows and striking chimney stacks.

Throughout the ground floor of the house, the reception spaces are voluminous and interconnecting. Numerous rooms feature dramatic fenestration and decorative ceilings. All the principal rooms benefit from views over the formal gardens and beyond. There is access at ground floor level to the basement, which comprises a series of storage rooms and a wine cellar.

The kitchen/breakfast room, which was extended by the current owner in 2015, is a wonderfully light and sociable space with ample room for informal dining on a day-to-day basis. The orangery connects the kitchen to the leisure wing of the house. Please note that the swimming pool and pool room, which was added in 1996, requires refurbishment. There are twin changing rooms and an adjacent gymnasium.

At this end of the house, there is access directly into the two double garages and separate access into the two bedroom staff/guest cottage, which also has independent access from outside.

At first floor level, the view from the spectacular principal bedroom suite is all the more breath-taking as it stretches over the estate and across the surrounding countryside, towards the North Downs. Both the principal suite and guest suite have recently been interior designed and re-decorated. There is a further bedroom suite on this floor as well as an additional dressing room, a laundry room, linen cupboard and sewing room. The second floor houses five additional bedrooms, two bathrooms and a TV room.

The property benefits from a detached 4-bay garage and a workshop plus a further detached garage.

GATE LODGE
The gate lodge has three-four bedrooms, a private garden and a garage.

GARDENS AND LAND
The grounds are an outstanding feature of Sendholme. The formal garden is characterised by mature planting and a variety of splendid specimen trees. A stone terrace runs from the orangery to the leisure wing, providing the ideal place for dining in the summer months. The lawn runs the full width of the house and benefits from commanding views. Beyond the formal garden, there is a tennis court, kitchen garden, a Victorian-style greenhouse and a chicken coop.

Adjacent to the kitchen garden, the stable block has eight stable blocks, one kitchen/office one feedstore/tack room. Layout - three stables, kitchen/office, feed store/tack room, five further stables.

Within the grounds there is a cricket pitch and pavilion, summer house, impressive lake, wooded areas and water meadows that lead down to the River Wey.

The gardens and grounds of Sendholme extend to approximately 62.5 acres.

The guide price for Sendholme without lots 2 and 3, as listed below, is £8,350,000.

Lot 2: Cricketshill Farm comprises; an open ended barn with stores and cow shed and a separate open barn.There is independent access from Potters Lane. The land extends to approximately 7.52 acres. Guide price £500,000.

Lot 3: Land to the East of Potters Lane, extending to 48.56 acres. The land is presently used for arable farming and grazing livestock. There is a wooded copse, within which is a pond. There is a public footpath that crosses the land. Please refer to the boundary plan. Guide price £1,000,000.

Lots 2 and 3 are currently let to a local farmer. Please note that the sellers do not wish to sell these lots independently until a buyer for Sendholme has been secured.

Location

Situated in the heart of the Surrey countryside, the charming village of Send offers the perfect balance of rural tranquillity and excellent connectivity. The village has a rich history and includes a number of notable historic properties and landmarks, including the church of St Mary the Virgin, which dates back to the 13th century.

There is a medical centre and a post office. Send has two pubs, the New Inn and The Saddlers Arms at Send Marsh. A more extensive range of amenities can be found in the larger towns of Guildford and Woking.

The River Wey provides great opportunity for boating and walking or cycling along the towpath. Local attractions include the world-renowned gardens at RHS Wisley and Polesden Lacey.

The nearest train station is Woking, approx. 3.9 miles away, providing frequent direct services to London Waterloo from 24 minutes. The A3 and M25 provide access to London, Guildford and the motorway network.

International travel connections are superb with London Heathrow Airport just 13 miles away, Farnborough Private Airport approx. 15.5 miles away and London Gatwick approximately 19 miles away.

There is a wide choice of schools in the area including; Cranmore, Ripley Court, Guildford High School, Tormead and The Royal Grammar School.

Square Footage: 15,823 sq ft


Acreage: 121 Acres

Additional Info

Special notes:

The owners permit Concorde Cricket Club to play at the ground as well as some touring sides. The pavilion has a licenced bar, operated by Concorde Cricket Club.

There is a restriction on title numbers SY439350, SY792387 and SY793029 (Land to the East of Potters Lane - Lot 3) in favour of Cemex to protect a 20 year overage (expiring 2030).

There are two footpaths; one that runs across the Land to the East of Potters Lane - Lot 3. The other runs along a short section of the most southerly part of the water meadow. Both are indicated on the boundary plan.

Services
Mains electricity: House, cottage and lodge.
Gas central heating: House and cottage.
Oil fired central heating: Lodge.
Mains water supply: House, cottage and lodge.
Private drainage: 3 cesspits. The house and cottage cesspools drain to a reed bed – inspection arranged, the expectation is that it is non-compliant.

Please note that part of the property is commercially rated:
(details tbc)