Bentley, Farnham, Hampshire, GU10

Charming detached family home understood to date from 1820 with detached annexe, characterful oak barn, grass tennis court and gardens of circa 1 acre.

Baileys Well is in a wonderful peaceful position, on a very quiet country lane in a highly sought after location, on the fringe of the village, with fine views over rolling countryside.

This beautiful home is understood to date from 1820 and has charming brick elevations with vine and wisteria, double glazed sash and casement windows beneath a tiled roof. Extended about 20 years ago, the property has been sympathetically restored and now provides well-proportioned family accommodation appointed to a high standard.

Ground floor comprises entrance hall with oak flooring, triple aspect sitting room with open fireplace, French window and built in shelving and storage units, dual aspect study which also has built in cupboards, superb treble aspect open plan kitchen/breakfast room fitted with an excellent range of units with granite surfaces, butler sink, range cooker, integrated fridge and freezer, tiled floor with under floor heating and double doors opening to the terrace.

Upstairs the principal bedroom has a fully tiled en suite shower room, commanding views over the garden to farmland beyond and excellent wardrobe cupboards. There are three further bedrooms, each having built in cupboards and there is a family bathroom.

Outside
A five bar gate opens to a large gravelled drive which provides a generous parking and turning area with double barn style carport with office above, enclosed by established hedges with mature shrubs and trees. To the side of the house, there is a terrace and lawn with rose beds. At the rear there is a further terrace, path to the annexe, lawns and a grass tennis court. There is an annexe in the garden which makes for excellent guest accommodation with bed/sitting room, kitchenette/utility and shower room.

Located between Farnham and Alton, Bentley is a popular village to the west of Farnham with a church, public house, primary school, nursery, shop and recreation ground with playground and cricket pitch. This village is surrounded by glorious open countryside with walking, riding and fishing at Alice Holt Forest and Frensham Little Pond, plus sailing at the Great Pond. The nearby Georgian town of Farnham has a good range of high street and independent boutique shops, supermarkets and recreational facilities. There is an excellent choice of state, private and boarding schools in Farnham, Guildford and the surrounding areas including Bentley Primary School, Lord Wandsworth College, Frensham Heights, Edgeborough, More House and Charterhouse. Communications are first class with the A31/ A3 and A331/M3 providing links to London and the south coast. Gatwick, Heathrow and Southampton airports are all accessible in under an hour.

Directions
From Farnham continue west on the A31 from the Coxbridge roundabout, and after 1.9 miles turn right at the Bull Inn. Take the lane to the left of the public house and continue for 0.5 mile. Turn left at the T junction towards Bentley. Baileys Well will be found on the right hand side after 0.6 mile, just before entering the village.