Dene Lane, Lower Bourne, Farnham, Surrey

Traditional styling in a substantial garden with pool and court, on the edge of Lower Bourne.

The major portion of a substantial period house in a wonderful peaceful setting overlooking Bourne Wood, including plot with planning permission for separate dwelling in the grounds.

Ardene offers a generously proportioned and versatile house ideally suited to entertaining family and friends. Charming characterful details include wood panelling, high ceilings with ornate plasterwork and feature fireplaces, with a panelled drawing room positioned alongside the dining room. A study offers a quiet space for home-workers while the family/playroom, with skylight window above, allows in plenty of natural light. The kitchen is the heart of the home with generous storage, an island unit with roof lantern above, an adjacent larder and an AGA. The kitchen leads directly into the breakfast room with a garden outlook, and leads into the formal panelled drawing room. Ancillary space is provided by a utility room and laundry.

Two stairways rise to the first floor where there are six bedrooms, which include a generous principal room with an en suite bathroom. A further en suite bedroom has a private staircase leading down to an inner hall beside the kitchen.
The accommodation is completed by two well-appointed bathrooms and a shower room.

Beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds create a glorious outdoor sanctuary. Subtle partition is provided by natural stone walls and columns, clipped hedging, timber post and rope fencing and retaining brick walls, with expanses of lawn being framed by borders containing floral and architectural planting. The garden design includes a parterre, water feature, rockery-inspired garden, and a timber pergola providing dappled shade on the terrace next to the swimming pool. There is also a private tennis court.

There is full planning permission (WA/2021/02458) for a 4 bedroom detached house in the plot (about 0.4 acre) at the rear of the property. About 2 acres in total.

The property is set in a sought-after position on the south side of Farnham within the popular community of Lower Bourne. The village has good amenities including a general store with post office, pharmacy, doctors’ surgery, veterinary clinic, two local pubs, nursery schools, church, village green with football, running and cricket clubs and playground.

The ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rated South Farnham Infant School is about 0.8 miles away, the Junior school is 1.4 miles away and Weydon School about 3 miles away. There is an excellent selection of private schools nearby including Edgeborough, Frensham Heights, Barfield and More House.

The surrounding area is popular for walks and cycling in Bourne Wood (literally opposite Ardene), leisure activities at Alice Holt Forest (Go-Ape), walking and riding at Frensham Little Pond and sailing at the Great Pond, Frensham. There are several renowned golf courses neaby including Hankley and Hindhead.

The Georgian town of Farnham offers a growing range of shops and a popular selection of cafes, bars and restaurants. Recreational facilities include a selection of gyms, yoga studios, The Maltings Art Centre and a Reels Cinema.

Communications are first class with the mainline station, with services to London Waterloo, within easy access. The A31/A3 and A331/M3 provide links to London and the south coast. Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton airports can all be reached in about an hour.

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