8 bedroom house for sale
£3,500,000 /Sale price - Guildford Surrey GU3.Details
- Beds: 8
- Baths: 3
- Price: £3,500,000 /Sale price
- Internal Reference No.: 70110473
Overview
Initially the residence of Lieutenant-Colonel Powell and his wife Beatrice, the house was generously given to the War Office in 1915 to serve as an auxiliary hospitalNestled in a rich historical background, Piccards Rough is a remarkable Arts and Craft house with origins dating back to the mid-19th century. It was masterfully designed by the renowned architect Richard Norman Shaw. Initially the residence of Lieutenant-Colonel Powell and his wife Beatrice, the house was generously given to the War Office in 1915 to serve as an auxiliary hospital. Today, this majestic and distinguished building stands as a landmark, boasting just over 7000 sq. ft of elegant living space.The house exudes its period charm, featuring grand architectural windows that allow natural light to fill the high-ceilinged rooms, ornate wall panelling, intricate plasterwork, and vintage fireplaces. As you enter, a splendid reception hall welcomes you with itsample light and glimpses of the stunning galleried landings above, providing a taste of the impressive interiors within.On the ground floor, the reception rooms include a stately oak-panelled formal drawing room, a refined family room with steps leading up to a bay window alcove, and a study featuring an arched window. The kitchen/breakfast room offers a modern touch with sleek, white cabinetry and an external door linking to the outdoors. Ascending to the first floor, you'll find a spacious landing with intriguing step level changes, granting access to five bedrooms, the laundry room, and two bathrooms.The principal room boasts an en suite facility and extends into a bay window alcove, affording beautiful views over the garden and the scenic Surrey Hills beyond. Stairs lead to two more bedrooms and a vast, flexible-use attic space which could be easily repurposed into further accommodation should the need be required and subject to the necessary consents. There's also a potential additional bedroom accessible through a hatch, which could be converted into a further habitable space.Ground Floor: Impressive reception hall Dining hall Family room I Spectacular formal drawing room Study Kitchen I Boiler room and WCFirst Floor: Principal bedroom with 'his and her' en suites I Five further bedrooms Main bathroom Laundry roomSecond Floor: Two further bedrooms I Significant attic space/potential for further accommodation I Cellar & Wine store Multiple cellar rooms I Garden and Grounds: Double garage Significant parking on gravel I driveway Elevated York stone terrace Heated outdoor swimming pool with pool house and changing facilities Tennis court Pond I Beautiful gardens and groundsLot 1 Main house and gardens in all approximately 1.75 acresLot 2 Adjacent Woodland (price on application) in all approximately 2.918 acresPiccard's Rough occupies a prime position on Sandy Lane, arguably one of Guildford's premier addresses on the edge of town offering a stunning elevated position with a unique blend of town and country. Although extremely convenient for the Town Centre the property enjoys a truly rural atmosphere with direct access to the North Downs Way being at the end of the road (just 0.5 miles) providing a 153 mile trail of walking and riding countryside through Southern England.The country town of Guildford offers an extensive range of department stores, boutique shops and restaurants, together with cultural and leisure amenities, including the Spectrum Leisure Centre at Stoke Park and the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre and Electric Blue Theatre. In the centre is the medieval Guildford Castle with landscaped gardens and views from its square tower, which look across the valley towards the property. The town hosts both a bustling Friday and Saturday market as well as a farmer's market on the first Tuesday of each month.Guildford Mainline Station just 1.3 miles away offers a fast commuter service to London Waterloo in approximately 34 minutes, the A3 is quickly reached with the M25 at Wisley (junction 10), which in turn gives fast access to Central London, Heathrow and Gatwickairports. There is an excellent choice of schools in the immediate area, including the Royal Grammar School and junior school for Boys and Tormead and the High School for Girls. Slightly further afield there are St. Catherine's at Bramley, Cranleigh School and on the edge of Godalming, Charterhouse and Priorsfield. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_guildford-d196316/for-sale_i70110473
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Amenities
- Home
- 8 bedrooms
- 4 reception rooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 1.75 acres
- Period
- Detached
- Double Garage
- Garden
- Parking
- Swimming Pool
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