Burwood is a character, detached family home, with up to five bedrooms and attractive accommodation, set on the picturesque and highly desirable Old Compton Lane, to the south of Farnham. The property has a woodland backdrop and has been extended and modernised by its current owners to provide light, airy and flexible accommodation in a sought-after setting. The ground floor has two main reception rooms. The sitting room to the front has a dual aspect and a brick-built fireplace, while towards the rear there is a dining room and family room, which has been extended to create a beautifully light, spacious garden room. There are French doors opening onto the rear terrace and garden, as well as a woodburning stove and space for a large family dining table. The dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room was renovated in 2015 and includes stylish handleless German units, a Bosch oven, an induction hob, integrated microwave, dishwasher, integrated fridge freezer and an under-counter freezer. The ground floor has an office or play room, which could also be used as a generous double bedroom with fitted storage. The principal bedroom, with its en suite shower room, is also on the ground floor. The first floor was converted in 2002 to provide a further three bedrooms, a study area and a shower room.

This property has 0.43 acres of land.

Outside

At the front of the house, a tarmac driveway leads to the detached garage, providing parking for several vehicles as well as space for turning. The garage has a mezzanine storage level, providing space for tools and garden equipment. The front garden has a paved pathway leading to the entrance, with its wooden pergola creating a part-covered porch. There are flowerbeds to the front, and an area of lawn, which stretches around to the side and rear of the house. The rear garden also includes an area of paved terracing, a large Pergola-style wood store and a variety of shrubs. The garden is bordered by mature woodland, creating a sense of peace, privacy and seclusion. About 0.43 acre.

Situation

The Georgian town of Farnham offers an excellent choice of pubs, bars and restaurants including Bills, Côte, The Giggling Squid, The Castle Inn & Zizzi, along with an extensive range of high street, independent shopping and recreational facilities, including a leisure centre, David Lloyd centre and various golf courses. There is an excellent choice of state schools, including the outstanding rated South Farnham School, 0.7 mile away, and Weydon School, which is about two miles from the property. Independent schools include Edgeborough, Frensham Heights, St Nicholas', More House School and Lord Wandsworth College. There is easy access to local countryside walks including the North Downs Way and The Greensand Way. Communications are excellent, with the nearby A331/M3 and A31/A3 linking to London and the south coast, while the mainline station in Farnham provides a regular train service to London (London/Waterloo from 53 minutes).

Directions

From Farnham town centre, take South Street towards the mainline station, crossing the bypass (A31) and passing the station, bearing left onto Waverley Lane. After about a mile, and after the right hand turn for Abbots Ride, take the next left turn onto Old Compton Lane, and as the lane curves around to the left you will find the entrance to Burwood on your righthand side.