Forester’s Cottage is a substantial detached property, with four bedrooms and more than 3,000 square feet of beautifully presented accommodation. The property benefits from extensive gardens and a stable complex and is set in a peaceful location just outside the village of The Sands. On the ground floor there are five comfortable reception rooms, all presented to the highest of standards. The drawing room has a grand brick-built open fireplace and bi-fold doors opening onto the rear gardens. There is also a sitting room, currently being utilised as a games room, and an adjoining orangery, with panoramic views across the gardens and its own bar. Additionally, there is a cosy family room and a sizeable study. The dining area and kitchen provide a pleasant open-plan living space, with bi-fold doors opening onto the gardens. The kitchen has plenty of storage space in white units, including a central island, plus a stainless steel range cooker and a Belfast sink. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, including the very spacious main suite, with its dressing room and luxury en suite bathroom. There is one further bedroom en suite, plus a family bathroom. EPC rating D.

This property has 1.8 acres of land.

Outside

The property is accessed via an electric double timber gate, which opens onto a large gravel driveway, providing parking space for several vehicles. Rolling lawns, an extensive paved terrace area, railway sleeper beds, and variety of shrubs and hedgerow surround the property. The neighbouring mature woodland creates a sense of privacy and seclusion. There is also a stable complex, providing the opportunity to keep horses, or to use the space as a workshop or storage. About 1.8 acres.

Situation

The sought-after village of The Sands lies two miles to the east of the popular town of Farnham, surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the South Downs National Park. The village has a local pub, a parish church, a village hall and a recreation ground, while for leisure, Farnham Golf Club (The Sands) is right on its doorstep. The independent Barfield School is less than a mile away, while there are several outstanding-rated primary and secondary schools within the local area. The Georgian town of Farnham offers an excellent choice of pubs, bars and restaurants including Côte Brasserie and The Giggling Squid, along with an extensive range of high street and independent shopping, and recreational facilities. The area offers easy access to the surrounding countryside with a network of footpaths and bridleways. Crooksbury Common is practically on the doorstep. Walking, cycling, fishing and riding are also available at Alice Holt Forest and Frensham Little Pond, with sailing at the Great Pond. There is a mainline station at Farnham plus good access to the A3 and M3. Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton Airports are all accessible in under an hour.

Directions

(SATNAV GU10 1LZ) From Farnham, proceed across the A31 onto the A287 bearing left as you pass over the level crossing. Continue forward for about 2 miles and just after Waverley Abbey House, as the main road bends sharply to the right, continue forward onto Camp Hill. Continue to the crest of the hill and then left turn onto Crooksbury Road and immediately right onto Botany Hill. Foresters Cottage can be found on the left hand side.