5 bed detached house for sale

Marley Lane, Haslemere, West Sussex GU27

A beautifully proportioned period country home offering elegant accommodation, stunning gardens and privacy, set within a highly desirable rural position in Haslemere.

Description
Discreetly positioned within beautifully landscaped grounds, Merehanger is a distinguished and substantial period home offering elegant accommodation, generous proportions and outstanding privacy in one of Haslemere’s most sought-after rural settings. Approached via a gravel driveway with ample parking and a detached garage, the property immediately conveys a sense of timeless charm and quiet seclusion, surrounded by mature trees and rolling gardens.
The house itself is rich in character and enjoys a wonderful balance between classic features and practical modern living. A welcoming entrance hall with original timber floors and an attractive staircase sets the tone, providing access to the principal reception rooms. These include a large, light-filled sitting room with views over the gardens, an inviting family or drawing room ideal for more informal living, and a further versatile reception space well suited as a study, snug or playroom.
At the heart of the home is the particularly impressive kitchen, beautifully fitted with painted cabinetry, generous worktops and a central island, making it ideal both for everyday family life and entertaining. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a stunning conservatory-style garden room, vaulted and glazed, creating a superb dining and living space that enjoys uninterrupted views and direct access onto the terrace and gardens beyond. This is an exceptional room for all seasons, flooded with natural light.
Upstairs, the accommodation continues with a well-balanced selection of bedrooms arranged over the first and second floors. The principal bedroom suite benefits from attractive proportions and adjoining dressing room, while the remaining bedrooms are all generously sized and served by well-appointed family bathrooms. The upper floors provide flexibility for guests, home working or multigenerational living.
Outside, the gardens are a particular highlight, extending away from the house predominantly to lawn with established borders, mature trees and woodland backdrop, offering a high degree of privacy with direct access onto the National Trust land. A broad terrace adjacent to the house provides a perfect setting for outdoor dining and entertaining while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Merehanger offers an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and characterful country home in an idyllic position, yet within easy reach of Haslemere’s amenities, mainline station and excellent local schools.

Location
Merehanger occupies a prominent position on Marley Lane with access to many acres of National Trust land close to the hamlet of Kingsley Green on the West Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire borders.

In addition to the benefits of its location within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Merehanger has the significant advantage of being just two miles from Haslemere, which sits on the border of Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex and is one of the most popular market towns due to it’s accessibility, excellent schools and mainline train station.

Haslemere town centre offers a good selection of local shopping in addition to banks, restaurants, pubs, schools, churches and its own Museum. A more extensive range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities is available at Guildford or Chichester. The A286 provides a link from Haslemere to Chichester and the south coast. The Hindhead Tunnel, which opened in 2011, has dramatically reduced the journey time to London by car along the A3. Recreational activities within reach include golf at a number of local clubs; Polo at Cowdray; racing and flying at Goodwood and sailing at Chichester Harbour. The surrounding countryside which includes the Devils Punchbowl and Blackdown offer ample scope for walking and riding.

Square Footage: 4,254 sq ft