Moor Park Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU10

Property Summary

Coming to the market for the first time in over 50 years, an increasingly rare opportunity to purchase a charming 18th century detached period cottage once part of the prestigious Moor Park House - formerly Compton Hall, nestled within approximately 0.32 of an acre of beautifully maintained walled gardens.

Front door to Entrance Hall

Staircase to first floor, understairs storage cupboard.

Drawing Room

Double aspect, delightful outlook over the gardens, open fireplace and shelving set into alcove.

Cellar

With power and light.

Study

Front aspect, alcove with display shelving.

Morning/Dining room

Front aspect, fireplace, alcove with display shelving, door to walk-in larder and crockery cupboard.

Kitchen/Breakfast room

Front aspect, good range of eye and base level fitted cupboards, one and a half bowl sink unit, worktops and breakfast bar, gas cooker point, plumbing for dishwasher, Worcester gas fired boiler, space for table and chairs.

Pantry/Utility area

With space for fridge and freezers, eye and base level units.

Lobby

With door to outside and door to:

Cloakroom

WC, wash hand basin and plumbing for washing machine.

First Floor Landing

Giving access to following rooms:

Principal Bedroom

Front aspect, fireplace, shelving set into alcove.

Dressing Room

With built-in wardrobes.

En-suite Shower Room

Fully tiled shower cubicle with glass screen, w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail, shelved recess.

Bedroom

Double aspect, built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom

Rear aspect, fireplace, built-in wardrobe housing wash hand basin.

Bedroom

Rear aspect.

Bathroom

Panel enclosed bath, w.c., wash hand basin, heated towel rail.

Outside - to the front

Gated access to shingled driveway providing parking for several vehicles, additional parking to the front and in front of the garage.

Garage

L-shaped garage for 2 vehicles, power and light.

Gardens

An enchanting walled garden perfectly tucked away and lovingly maintained. Spanning approximately 0.32 of an acre, these cottage style gardens are a rare offering, blending historic charm with a sense of peace and privacy. Potting shed.

General

Services - Mains water, electricity and gas fired central heating. Septic tank. Local Authority - Waverley Borough Council. The Burys, Godalming GU7 1HR Council Tax - Band G with an annual charge for the year ending 31.03.26 of £4,135.38 EPC rating - E Tenure - Freehold. Mobile signal available. Ultrafast broadband. (via Ofcom)

Situation

Appledore Cottage is situated in the much sought after area of Moor Park, in a wonderful and peaceful semi-rural setting off Compton Way with lovely countryside walks, well known for its prestigious properties on generous plots and forming part of an area designated as being of great landscape value. The Georgian town centre of Farnham offers a comprehensive range of shopping, recreational and cultural pursuits, with bustling cobbled courtyards boasting many shops, cafés and an excellent choice of restaurants. There is a Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Leisure Centre, David Lloyd Club, local Rugby, Football and Tennis clubs, and Farnham's historic deer park offering over 300 acres of beautiful open countryside, providing opportunities for walking, cycling and dog walking. Excellent opportunities exist within the immediate area for walking, riding and cycling with the North Downs Way and much of the neighbouring land belonging to the National Trust, Forestry Commission and RSPB. (truncated)

Location

Farnham town centre 1.5 miles, mainline station 1.1 miles (Waterloo from 53 minutes) Guildford A3 12.5 miles (Waterloo from 38 minutes) London 40 miles All distances and times are approximate

Directions

From Farnham, leave via South Street. Proceed over the A31 and level crossing and then fork left into Waverley Lane. Continue for about 1 mile and turn left into Old Compton Lane. After about 200 metres turn right (also Old Compton Lane), continue round the sharp left hand bend, over the humpback bridge and past the gated entrance to The Walled Gardens where Appledore Cottage is immediately on your right hand side and before the entrance to The Courtyard.