Hound House Road, Shere, Guildford, Surrey GU5

3 Farmside Cottages is wonderfully situated on the edge of Shere and surrounded by the Surrey Hills.

The property, built in 1928, is of Dutch barn style and constructed with a white-rendered façade and a clay tile roof. It offers the incoming purchaser a wonderful opportunity to update and extend, subject to the usual planning consents.

The property sits on a very generous plot and is bordered by a mature yew hedge, creating a strong sense of privacy. On entering from the driveway, there is a large double-bay garage, greenhouse and shed.

Patios are located to both the front and rear of the property, while a flat lawn wraps around the house and enjoys an array of mature fruit trees.

3 Farmside Cottages occupies a highly desirable edge-of-village position in Shere, one of Surrey’s most highly regarded villages, set within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Celebrated for its historic character and thriving community, Shere offers an excellent range of local amenities, including a village store, post office, nursery and primary school, together with a number of well-regarded cafés, pubs and a fine dining restaurant. Surrounded by gently rolling countryside and an abundance of scenic walking trails, the village provides an outstanding setting for contemporary family living.

The area is exceptionally well served by a wide range of highly regarded schools, both state and independent. These include Duke of Kent School in Ewhurst, Hurtwood House in Holmbury St Mary, Cranleigh School in Cranleigh, St Catherine’s in Bramley, Longacre School in Shamley Green, Charterhouse in Godalming and St Teresa’s in Effingham, among many others, making the location particularly appealing to families.

The area provides an outstanding range of leisure and sporting activities to suit a broad variety of interests. Golf is particularly well catered for, with several highly regarded courses nearby, including Cranleigh Golf and Leisure, Gatton Manor and Wildwood Golf and Country Club. Country pursuits are also well represented, with local facilities for shooting and fishing, while polo Is available at the prestigious Hurtwood Park Polo Club. A calendar of high-profile motorsport and equestrian racing events can be enjoyed at nearby Goodwood and Epsom Downs. For other sporting facilities, Surrey Sports Park and Guildford Spectrum offer state-of-the-art amenities used by both elite athletes and the wider community.

Easily accessible from Shere, the Surrey Hills offer a striking natural landscape of ancient woodland, far-reaching views and an extensive network of scenic trails. Key landmarks include Holmbury Hill, St Martha’s Hill, Leith Hill and Newlands Corner, all providing excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, mountain biking and horse riding, and together forming a much-loved destination for outdoor enthusiasts.