5 bed detached house for sale

Shawfield Lane, Ash, Surrey GU12

Shawfield House is an attractive period home with traditional rendered elevations, offering 3,797 sq ft of versatile accommodation arranged across three floors. This much loved family home retains a wealth of original character, including high ceilings, sash windows and feature fireplaces, providing an excellent opportunity to create a substantial family home in an appealing setting.

The accommodation has been thoughtfully arranged to make the most of the property's layout and outlook. The welcoming reception hall leads to an impressive drawing room with a bay window, a formal dining room and a comfortable family room. Also on this level is a cloakroom and a well-proportioned kitchen and breakfast room, fitted with traditional cabinetry and offering ample space for informal dining, creating a practical and sociable heart of the home.

The first floor provides well-proportioned accommodation comprising the principal bedroom with a dedicated dressing room and large en suite bathroom, alongside two further bedrooms, a family bathroom and cloakroom. The lower ground floor offers flexible additional living space, featuring a sitting room, second kitchen, study, two further double bedrooms and a shower room as well as a laundry room, making this level particularly well suited to guests or independent family members.

The property is approached via electric gates which lead to a sweeping gravel driveway providing parking for several vehicles. The mature grounds are a particular feature, with a covered outdoor seating area providing an attractive setting for dining and entertaining, alongside lawns bordered by mature trees and established planting. Beyond the formal gardens, the expansive grounds offer excellent opportunities for recreation or simply enjoying the peaceful outdoor setting.

Shawfield House enjoys a peaceful setting on Shawfield Lane, on the edge of Ash, with local amenities including shops, a café, recreation grounds and a traditional pub. The nearby towns of Farnham and Guildford provide a broader range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities, while the Surrey Hills, North Downs, Ash Ranges and the Basingstoke Canal offer extensive opportunities for walking and outdoor pursuits. Education provision is strong, with leading independent schools including the Royal Grammar School and Tormead in Guildford, together with Prior’s Field near Godalming.

Transport connections are convenient, with Ash station providing services to Guildford, Reading and Gatwick Airport, while fast services to London Waterloo are available from Ash Vale. The A31, A3 and M3 ensure excellent road links towards Guildford, Farnham, London and the wider South East.