3 bed detached house for sale

Penwith Drive, Haslemere, Surrey GU27

Penwith Cottage offers the prospective purchaser the opportunity to refurbish or redevelop (subject to planning permission) this family home, nestled amongst glorious countryside on the fringes of highly desirable Haslemere. The property, which is in need of significant repair and upgrading, sits within a peaceful plot, enjoying plentiful wrap-around gardens and extensive views.

The existing accommodation comprises a porch opening into the double-height entrance hall with full height sash window, stairway and cloakroom with the main living area located on the first floor, allowing full enjoyment of the surrounding views. The central sitting room, with picture windows and stone-built feature fireplace, opens into a dual-aspect family room, with sliding doors to the garden. The dining room has a serving hatch to the adjacent kitchen (currently unusable), which has a door and steps to the garden. Completing the floor is a versatile study, also with sliding glazed doors to the garden.

The bedrooms are located on the ground floor, and are currently configured as principal bedroom with dressing room, two further bedrooms, family bathroom and store room.

The property sits in a generous private plot, approximately 1 acre, with far-reaching elevated views across the treetops. Sizeable expanses of lawn surround the home, interspersed and bordered with mature specimen trees, established shrubbery and ferns. There is a large gravelled driveway giving access to the detached garage, a paved sun terrace and further a detached outbuilding/workshop.

Thriving Haslemere offers an extensive range of shopping, recreational and cultural facilities. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and riding, including at Blackdown and Woolbeding Common. Notable nearby schools include Amesbury, Highfield and Brookham and Charterhouse.

Haslemere Station 1.5 miles (London Waterloo 49 mins), London Gatwick Airport 37.4 miles, Central London 47.2 miles