Bourne Grove, Lower Bourne, Farnham, GU10

Laurel Bank has been a deeply considered and extensively invested home, combining the character of an English country setting with the functionality and finish of a modern family house. The overall layout of the house has been carefully balanced to support elevated family living, offering open, connected spaces alongside the ability to close off areas when needed. This allows for both a sociable, open-plan environment and quieter, more contained zones for children, work, or relaxation. Comfort and infrastructure have also been prioritised throughout. Underfloor heating runs across the entire home, including the extension, ensuring consistent warmth and efficiency. In addition, both consumer broadband and a dedicated high-speed business line have been installed, providing reliable, high-performance connectivity for those working from home or requiring uninterrupted service.

In 2020, the house underwent a significant ground and first-floor extension, designed not simply to increase space, but to improve the way the house functions for modern family life. This included the creation of a substantial principal suite with a large dressing room and en suite, a dedicated ground floor cinema room, and additional upstairs rooms that offer flexibility for work, living, or wellness use. These spaces were constructed with enhanced soundproofing and reinforced flooring, allowing for uses such as a fully equipped gym if desired. Internally, the house has been fully redesigned, with a focus on cohesion and quality. The staircase, internal doors, lighting, and architectural detailing were all replaced or upgraded to create a consistent, refined finish throughout. Bespoke carpentry has been introduced across key areas of the home, including a purpose-built boot room, study, utility space, and intelligently designed under-stairs storage – each created to maximise usability without compromising on design.

One of the defining features of the house is the double-height hallway, framed by a large two-storey cathedral style window and a bespoke foliage-inspired chandelier suspended through the space. The natural light and views shift throughout the seasons, making the home feel dynamic and encouraging a subtle rhythm of seasonal living and decoration.

The kitchen, installed by Tom Howley in 2021, has been a central focus of the home. It has been professionally repainted twice by the original makers to maintain its finish and longevity. The space is equipped to a high specification, including a double American-style fridge, wine cooler, Quooker instant boiling and filtered water taps, double stacked NEFF ovens and a separate Miele induction hob, and a separate butler’s pantry, making it both highly functional and well suited to both family life and entertaining.

Upstairs, the bedrooms are spacious and beautifully appointed; the stunning principal suite features two Juliet balconies and has its own bespoke dressing room, fitted with built-in storage. Adjoining this, the luxurious spa-like bathroom is an oasis of calm, leading to a private sitting room/study and an adjoining bedroom, ideal as a nursery.

Outside

Set within approximately 1.1 acres, the property is surrounded by mature woodland and established, well maintained gardens designed to feel natural, private and distinctly English in character. The outdoor space has been carefully arranged to follow the light throughout the day, with a large Indian stone terrace for entertaining and a secondary seating area positioned on the upper banking to capture the evening sun. The property is fully secured with electric gates, a comprehensive camera system, and a private mail delivery system, and there is extensive parking alongside a double garage with electric doors.

Situation

Bourne Grove is one of the most highly regarded residential locations within the Farnham area and is well known for its substantial properties on generous plots. The Georgian market town of Farnham offers a wide range of shopping facilities and recreational and cultural pursuits including a new cinema, while the historic town of Guildford with its cathedral offers a further choice of excellent facilities. Communications are first class with the A31, A331, M3 (Junc. 4) and the A3 all providing good access to the national motorway network as well as both Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the South Coast. There are mainline stations at Farnham (from 55 minutes) and Guildford (from 37 minutes) providing trains to London Waterloo. There is an excellent choice of schools in the area including Barfield, Edgeborough, Frensham Heights, Aldro, St Catherines, Lord Wandsworth College, Charterhouse and South Farnham School, which is less than a kilometre away. The surrounding countryside and National Trust land provide excellent opportunities for walking, riding and cycling. Sailing is also available on Frensham Great Pond. There is horse racing at Ascot, Goodwood and Sandown Park and polo at Cowdray Park. There is a good choice of golf courses in the area including Hindhead and Hankley near Tilford.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-64588