Gravelpits Lane, Gomshall, Guildford, Surrey, GU5

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Savills - Guildford Phone: 01483 665913

Refurbished 16thcentury barn with character features, five bedrooms, gardens, gated driveway and garage with studio above, set in a desirable semi rural village location.<br/><br/> <b>Description</b><br/><br/>The Old Barn, originally dating from the 16th century, represents a fabulous period home with internal accommodation extending over 2600 sq ft having been refurbished to a high standard by the current owner. A number of character features have been sympathetically retained including exposed timber beams throughout the house and an original fireplace in the principal reception room. <br/><br/>The outstanding kitchen/ breakfast room has been beautifully designed and enjoys a lovely outlook across the garden. There are four well proportioned reception rooms including a triple aspect sitting room, a dining room with bay window, a versatile living room and a home office/ study. Of note, is the wonderful oak flooring throughout the downstairs.<br/><br/>On the first floor is extensive bedroom accommodation ideally suited to families. There is an impressive, dual aspect principal bedroom with built-in storage and an en suite featuring both bath and shower. Across the landing are four further double bedrooms, one en suite shower room and a luxurious bathroom with an exposed retained stone wall.<br/><br/>The gardens are very well kept and easy to maintain with a large area of level lawn to both the front and rear. The gardens are framed by a number of mature and specimen tress providing screening and privacy. <br/><br/>There is an attractive detached outbuilding with double bay double garage with studio room above with dormer window. The comfortable room above has a kitchenette, a separate bathroom and generous eaves storage. <br/><br/>The Old Barn is accessed via electric wooden gates with camera entry phone system and a convenient carriage in and out driveway. There is ample parking space for multiple vehicles.<br/><br/><b>Location</b><br/><br/>The historic village of Gomshall nestles at the foot of the North Downs and is in the heart of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Tucked away down a semi rural country lane, Long Spinney occupies a delightfully tranquil location surrounded by its beautiful grounds. The nearby villages of Shere, Peaslake, Abinger and Forest Green offer between them a selection of local shopping for daily needs including two excellent farm shops. Cranleigh has a broader selection of amenities including a Marks and Spencer Food Hall, while for the full range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities, Dorking, and Guildford are within easy reach. <br/><br/>Both these towns have mainline stations that provide direct services into London with journey times (from Guildford) from around 37 minutes whilst the Tonbridge – Reading line at Gomshall provides a useful east-west link and also connects with Gatwick Airport. <br/><br/>There is a wide choice of schools in the local area including Belmont Preparatory, Duke of Kent, Cranleigh School, St Teresa’s, and Hurtwood House among many others. <br/><br/>Recreational opportunities in the area include polo at Hurtwood Park, golf at a number of clubs within easy reach and a choice of well-equipped sport and leisure centres at Dorking, Cranleigh or Guildford. <br/><br/>In addition, the surrounding Surrey Hills provides some super walking, cycling and riding opportunities.<br/><br/>Square Footage: 2,633 sq ft<br/> <br/>