Hillgarth, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26

Immaculately presented detached family house, offering substantial accommodation in a level plot of circa 1/3rd of an acre which has been considerately landscaped and is packed with mature planting. Extensive driveway parking in addition to a detached double garage.

Substantial detached house of 2,500 sq feet (plus garaging) that has been a well loved family home with numerous improvements made in the last decade to provide a ready to move into home; the attention to detail and use of high quality fittings is to be commended. The home enjoys a quiet and peaceful location close to Beacon Hill and Hindhead shops and services with National Trust wood and heathland at the end of the road.

Mature front gardens accompany an expansive driveway offering plenty of parking in addition to the detached double garage with recently installed electric doors. A deep entrance porch leads to the front door which in turn opens into a spacious and welcoming entrance hall; plenty of room to greet family and friends alike and accommodate occasional furniture. A Neville Johnson bannister and Oak staircase is a feature (leading up to the first floor accommodation) alongside the “hidden” entrance to a ground floor cloakroom.

Your principle reception room is a superb triple aspect sitting room with central French Limestone fireplace housing a log burning stove, perfect for cosy winter evenings. For the summer months patio doors open directly onto a paved terrace and the garden beyond.

Next is a large dining room which is open plan to a conservatory with solar-smart glass roof, underfloor heating and electric roof window. This room benefits from panoramic views over the garden with patio doors directly out onto the garden. Located at the front of the house is a 3rd reception room; currently utilised as a music room/office, with built in study furniture offering twin desk positions.

The kitchen is a room in which you want to spend time; designed with the chef and host in mind it contains numerous features to support a culinary passion, as well as being perfect for family dining with a built in breakfast area featuring bench seats with integrated soft close storage below. Features include but are not limited to a Quooker tap offering sparkling, filtered and instant boiling water, a double wine / champagne fridge, pantry cupboard, induction hob with herb drawer below, two cutlery drawers, integrated double oven and dishwasher. Handcrafted bespoke drawer and cupboard storage provides plenty of storage alongside a central island/breakfast bar. Underfloor heating seamlessly extends into the utility room which provides further storage, a sink with waste disposal feature, a rain sensing velux window and door out to a discreet side walkway linking the garage and both garden and driveway.

Moving to the first floor there is a spacious landing with large picture window providing plenty of natural light. The principle bedroom sits overlooking the rear garden, enjoying a westerly aspect. It is a generous double, easily accommodating a king size bed alongside other bedroom furniture. Built in wardrobes are already in situ as is a contemporary en suite; refurbished in 2020 and featuring de misting mirror, a large walk-in shower with glass screening and twin sinks set into a vanity unit.

There are three further bedrooms; all generous doubles with built in wardrobes, which are serviced by a modern family bathroom offering both bath and separate shower. Above sits a large loft providing, if needed, additional storage.

The gardens are an absolute delight, and a passion of the current owners, although they have been designed to be low maintenance going forward with built in automated irrigation system and French drains under the lawn. They were redesigned and relandscaped in 2024 whilst still retaining beautiful matures trees and shrubs which offer an incredible amount of privacy as well as shape and colour within the garden.

The borders surrounding the large central lawn are incredibly well packed with a variety of planting to offer interest throughout the passing seasons; including a tucked away rose garden to the side accompanied by a mature Wisteria providing a riot of colour in late Spring. Wide gravel terraces have been created with a feature circular dining area with solar festoon lighting in place to provide ambient lighting as you dine or entertain into the evening. Beyond this the terrace is perfect for sun loungers or a spot for firing up the BBQ. There is also a formal paved terrace adjacent to the sitting room which takes in the full view of the garden.

Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: C
Council Tax Band: G (Correct at time of publication and is subject to change following a council revaluation after a sale)
Services: The property has mains water, electricity, gas fired central heating to radiators and mains drainage with the added benefit of under floor heating in several rooms
Broadband and Mobile services: Visit checker.ofcom.org.uk Private Road: Residents Management Company; Hillgarth Residence Association. Annual service charge of £420

Location: Hillgarth is a Private Road, and home to 24 handsome executive detached houses, all with generous surrounds. This highly regarded cul-de-sac is within easy access of the nearby Golden Valley and miles of open countryside in the Devils Punch Bowl, (which is a designated area of outstanding natural beauty ) providing excellent opportunities for walking and riding within National Trust heath and woodland.

Hindhead is a small historic village, with a cluster of shops and cafe's, situated between the larger towns of Farnham and Haslemere, both of which offer good high street shopping and main line rail connections to London. Access to the A3 is easy, with motorway style connections to London, the South Coast and both principal airports.

Hindhead benefits from many acres of protected countryside; The Devil’s Punchbowl (being one) is a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. A selection of shops and services, including local primary schools and pre-schools can be found in Beacon Hill, Grayshott or Weyhill. Bohunt and Woolmer Hill are both excellent state schools in close proximity. There is an exceptional choice of schools in the area, including St Edmund’s and Amesbury at Hindhead, as well as St Ives in Haaslemere, Brookham and Highfield in Liphook and Frensham Heights in Frensham. Other schools include Charterhouse at Godalming, Barrow Hills and King Edward’s at Witley.

Grayshott village is within 2 miles, offering a wealth of individual shops and services which include; Post Office, village pub, social club, restaurants, cafes & takeaways, 2 small supermarkets, butcher, greengrocer, ironmonger, chemist, doctors, dentists, sports field with pavilion and tennis club.

Close by, there are several Golf Courses, including Hindhead Golf Course which was founded in 1904 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Further sporting facilities include racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray Park and sailing on Frensham Ponds and off the south coast at Chichester Harbour.

The centre of Guildford is 15 miles away, with an excellent range of leisure, sports, entertainment and dining facilities as well as Guildford Cathedral.