Farnham Road, Holt Pound, Farnham, GU10

Charming country home with separate detached cottage, set in 6.5 acres of gardens and grounds backing on to Alice Holt Forest.

Approached via a private tree lined drive, The Lake House is a spectacular country home set within circa 6.5 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, backing onto the renowned Alice Holt Forest.

The downstairs accommodation is well laid out, perfect for family living with the main reception rooms enjoying the southerly aspect and views across the gardens.

Upon entering, the entrance hall leads to a well appointed, open plan kitchen/breakfast room with central island and French doors to the patio and gardens. Adjoining the kitchen is a spacious utility room with access outside. There are four reception rooms, comprising generous sized sitting room, triple aspect drawing room with open fireplace, dining room and a study. A gym and a downstairs cloakroom complete the accommodation.

To the first floor is an impressive principal bedrooms with dressing area and en suite. There are four further double bedrooms (one en suite) and a family bathroom.

Cottage
A particular feature is the detached three bedroom cottage adjacent to the main house. The cottage provides excellent ancillary accommodation, ideal for guests, grown up children or an Airbnb opportunity. Accommodation consists of a generous kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room and ground floor bedroom. Upstairs, there are two additional bedrooms and a family bathroom. The cottage has the added benefit of an integral garage.

Outside
The gardens are fabulous, well screened with mature and specimen trees. The formal gardens enjoy a southerly aspect with a large areas of level lawn. The terrace provides superb entertaining space and extends the length of the house and looks across the wonderful feature lake and paddock.

The property is accessed via electric gates, there is a large gravel driveway with ample parking for several cars. The Lake House sits well within its plot of approximately 6.5 acres.

The property is situated on the Hampshire/Surrey border in a delightful location, next to Alice Holt Forest providing superb opportunities for walking, riding and cycling. Much of the surrounding countryside is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and of Great Landscape Value. There are local shops, a church, primary school and two public houses in Rowledge. The Georgian market town of Farnham is close by and has a full range of shopping and recreational facilities. Farnham mainline station provides trains to London Waterloo (from 53 minutes). The A31, M3 (Junc. 4) and A3 are within easy reach, all providing swift access to the national motorway network as well as Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton airports. Schools in the area include Frensham Heights, Lord Wandsworth College, Edgeborough, Highfield and St Polycarps and Rowledge C of E Primary School. There are a number of golf courses in the area including Blacknest and Old Thorns as well as sailing on Frensham Ponds.