Ballsdown, Chiddingfold, GU8

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Main Description

There are very few villages in Surrey that carry the same weight as Chiddingfold — a proper village, centred on a handsome green, with a community feel that is increasingly difficult to find. Coast & Country by Henry Adams are excited to offer Highfield; A substantial detached 1950s family house approached via a long driveway, it combines the period character that makes houses of this era so enduringly appealing — high ceilings, original fireplaces, the distinctive external timber framing that gives the façade its charm — with the space, light and practical layout that modern family life demands.

The long driveway, lined with prunus trees and beech hedges creates an impressive arrival, to a generous parking area in front of the house, and barn garage/annex, forming an open sided courtyard with views into the spectacular garden. You arrive with a sense of occasion that many village houses simply cannot match. On entry, the large ground floor entrance hall, provides a generous welcome, with a bay window overlooking the garden. The space connects naturally and generously through to the rooms on the ground floor. The sitting room, at over 22 feet, is a wonderfully proportioned reception room with an original fireplace at its heart — a room that works equally well for quiet evenings and larger gatherings. Through an opening, one enters the Garden Room, the garden room is one of Highfield's most appealing spaces — a beautifully light room of nearly 20 feet, provides a generous spacing for dining and relaxing that looks directly over the grounds and provides a natural everyday connection between the house and garden.

Directly next to the garden room is an open-plan modern kitchen with large range cooker and bay window onto the South terrace. The ground floor comprises a series of flowing spaces providing truly flexible living. The connecting space between Hall and Kitchen, benefits for bespoke built-in storage. A small room adjacent to the kitchen provides an ideal space for a playroom, study or additional small bedroom. A small separate Utility room provides separate space for washing machine and dryer and sink independently from the kitchen, with direct access via the backdoor.

First Floor

Upstairs, four bedrooms are arranged around a landing, each well-proportioned and full of the natural light that characterises the house throughout. The principal bedroom is a genuinely impressive room — over 22 feet in length, with views over the garden and a private balcony and an en suite shower. Two further double bedrooms plus a smaller fourth bedroom are served by the family bathroom. Loft potential A large loft space exists, providing further potential to expand. Planning consent exists for a loft bedroom with ensuite.

 Outside

The grounds extend to approximately 1 acre and wrap the house in mature planting that gives Highfield an exceptional degree of privacy for a village setting. Resplendent planted beds full of established shrubs and flowers create a magical setting to the house, with the larger areas of lawn extending to the boundaries where mature trees providing structure and a sense of seclusion throughout the seasons. A newly laid patio connects directly to the house — well-positioned to the Garden Room and Kitchen makes excellent entertaining space, with a South Facing aspect. A professional management plan is in place for a small area of Japanese knotweed. A fully assignable warrantee is in place.

Annex

The guest annex/ studio above the garage/workshop is a beautifully finished self-contained space designed to maximise the views of the garden. Benefitting from its own shower room, it’s perfect whether used for visiting family, a teenager seeking independence, or as a private home office, it adds a layer of flexibility that is genuinely rare at this level in the village.

LOCATION

Chiddingfold is one of Surrey's most sought-after villages, centred on a handsome green and offering a genuine community feel alongside practical day-to-day amenities including a well-regarded pubs, local shops and primary school. Witley Station is just 2miles away providing easy commuting to London. Haslemere is approximately four miles to the south, providing a wider range of shops, restaurants and a mainline station into London Waterloo. Guildford lies approximately 12 miles to the north, with the A3 readily accessible for those commuting by road. The South Downs National Park and Blackdown are approximately 10minutes drive to the South. The area is exceptionally well served by state and independent schools, with Charterhouse, Cranleigh, Royal Grammar School Guildford and Priorsfield all within easy reach. Woolmer Hill School (state secondary) in Haslemere is a top of league state school. For those who value the outdoors, the surrounding Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides immediate access to some of the finest walking, riding and cycling in the southeast.

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Waverley Borough Council Tax Band F (£3,633.12)

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Situation

Council Tax Band: F

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: E