Holly Pearn
Senior Associate Director, Residential Sales
Guildford Estate Agents & Professional ServicesNewhouse Farm Cottage is a charming 16th century Grade II listed 5-bedroom farmhouse of immense character with exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace and an Aga. The house looks out over a long garden which stretches down to the lake and adjacent Tea House.
This property has 0.55 acres of land.
There is a large paved terrace leading out from the back of the property with ample space for outdoor furniture and ideal for entertaining. A covered pergola runs along one side with a low brick wall and a few steps leading up to the lawn. The second half of the garden leads down to the pond.
Cranleigh has much to offer being renowned as the largest village in England. It boasts an excellent range of high street and individual shops, including Sainsbury’s, Co-Op and M&S Simply Food supermarket. There are plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and country pubs, plus a vibrant weekly market, as well as an extensive garden centre, library, and Cranleigh Arts Centre and the renowned Cranleigh Cricket Academy and The Cranleigh School Equestrian Centre. More extensive amenities can be found in nearby Guildford, with its cobbled High Street and historic buildings. Guildford is readily accessible and offers an eclectic range of shops, an abundance of restaurants and entertainment including The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Electric Theatre and G Live centre. With the Surrey Hills (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) on the doorstep, this area is perfect for walking, cycling and riding. There are a number of excellent schools in the area, both in the state and private sector. These include the renowned Cranleigh School, Pennthorpe, St Cuthbert Mayne Primary, St Hilary’s, St Catherine’s, Charterhouse, Royal Grammar School, Guildford High and Tormead.
From Cranleigh High Street, proceed out of the village on Knowle Lane, continuing for 1.5 miles, passing Waterbridge Farm on the right and then Hammer Lane and Hammer Farm on the left. After Hammer Lane take the next road which forks to the left off Knowle Lane and follow the road down for about 1.5 miles. Fortune House is then on the right and Newhouse Farm Cottage is facing you. Drive straight on, and park on the right between the gates.
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