Alfold Road

Godalming, Surrey, GU8

Distinguished country house in the Surrey Hills, set within 16.5 acres of beautiful grounds with a lake and full-size yew maze.

Set within approximately 16.5 acres in Dunsfold, ths characterful six-bedroom country house unities a modernised 16th-century farmhouse with an Arts and Crafts extension. Extending to in excess of 5,800 sq ft, the main house combines generous proportions with a wealth of architectural detail, while remaining warm and inviting throughout. Four reception rooms provide a balance of formal and informal living space. The generous double-aspect drawing room offers an elegant setting for entertaining, while ancient timber framing and an open fireplace give the beamed sitting room a more intimate atmosphere. A well-proportioned dining room and separate study sit alongside. The kitchen and breakfast room is fitted with professional-grade stainless-steel fittings and a substantial range, with brick paviour flooring adding further character. Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite sits beneath a striking crown-post roof and includes an en suite bathroom. Five further bedrooms are generously proportioned and retain the character found throughout the house. Outside, the grounds include sweeping lawns, a rose garden and a lake with its own boathouse. A swimming pool, tennis court and full-size yew maze are arranged throughout the grounds, while a guest cottage, separate staff cottage and garaging complete the estate.

Property Highlights

  • 16th-century farmhouse sympathetically modernised by the current owners
  • Approximately 16.5 acres of mature gardens and grounds in the Surrey Hills
  • Four reception rooms, including a double-aspect drawing room and timber-framed sitting room
  • Principal suite beneath a crown-post roof, with five further well-proportioned bedrooms
  • Guest cottage, separate staff cottage, garaging and storage
  • Lake with boathouse, swimming pool, tennis court and full-size yew maze

Floorplan & Specification

Approximate Internal Area

8,945 sq ft • 831.02 sq m

Location

Dunsfold sits within the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, its conservation village centred on the thirteenth century church of St Mary and All Saints. Ancient woodland, sunken lanes and footpaths surround the village. Schooling includes Charterhouse, Prior's Field, Cranleigh and St Catherine's, with polo at Cowdray Park and Hurtwood and racing at Goodwood, Epsom and Sandown. Godalming offers everyday amenities, while Guildford, twelve miles away, provides rail services to London Waterloo and the A3 gives swift road access to London.

Surrey Hills

Surrey

Desirable villages, outstanding schools and open countryside

Surrey is home to some of England's most desirable villages, with fast rail access to London making it a natural choice for buyers who want space without distance. The Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, stretches of common land and ancient woodland make it feel further from London than it is. Schools are among the strongest in the country, and trains into Waterloo from several stations run in under thirty minutes, with Heathrow and Gatwick both easily accessible.

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