House For Sale £2,750,000
The entrance to Fig Tree Court is over an extensive paved terrace leading to the entrance vestibule glazed doors which open onto the long and quite stunning domed and arched 50 ft hallway. The two main reception rooms extend off the hallway with the magnificent drawing room boasting the wall clad mahogany and glazed book and china display cabinets with panel cupboards and draws under complimented with brass fittings. Located on the opposite side of the hall is the atmospheric dining room with dramatic oak wall panelling and the high oak ceiling timbers.
Concealed through an oak panelled door is the
former butler’s pantry now cleverly configured
as a small office which in turn leads to the fitted
kitchen/breakfast room. Extending off this room
via concealed concertina wooden panelled doors is
a comfortable family room. A rear entrance lobby,
separate utility room and cloakroom are also located off the kitchen. Stairs to the first floor extend to a long landing giving access to the master bedroom with a small balcony overlooking the cut flower and ‘White’ gardens. The bedroom suite extends to a well fitted ensuite bathroom and separate dressing room. The second guest bedroom is beautifully panelled and benefits from an en-suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms, a bathroom and separate W.C also located on the first floor. The second floor accommodation is configured with a bedroom, bathroom and an additional suite comprising a bedroom, sitting/kitchen and bathroom being ideal for an au-pair.
Outside
A particular feature of the property are the beautiful gardens the majority of which has recently under gone an extensive programme of renovation and replanting being carefully planned to ensure the garden retains all the flavour of the original formal walled garden and terrace, designed by Gertrude Jeykell. The garden walls
and house are adorned in climbing plants and trees, which are an essential feature of a Lutyens house. The majority of the gardens are light woodland and mature beech with silver birch, red oak and species, rhododendron intermingled with specimen trees which ensure that some display is always visible from the house or the paths throughout. On the wall beside the renovated lily pond to the newly planted cut flower garden is a prolific fig tree planted to replace the original fig tree which gave its name to the property in 1896. Beyond the walled garden access through a feature wrought iron gate is the newly enstated ‘White Garden’ having a feature pond with Roman ends and a rill leading from a circular stone water feature. Within the parkland grounds is a substantial circular formal pond well stocked with Koi Carp overlooked by a renovated traditional summer house. There is a privately located heated swimming pool (in need of refurbishment) with a substantial pool house comprising a sitting area,
kitchen and shower room with a W.C. Enjoying an
adjoining large decked area, ideal for ‘al fresco’ dining. Within the grounds and concealed from the house is a former vegetable garden with greenhouses, numerous timber outbuildings and poly tunnel and composting area. In all the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 6.5 acres. To the front of Crooksbury House is a designated parking area for 3 cars.
Situation
Fig Tree Court is situated approximately 1 mile from Tilford village cricket green which is flanked by the River Wey. This traditional village has many local amenities such as The Barley Mow Inn, a parish church, shop, village hall, infant school and nearby a primary school. Tilford lies within protected countryside designated as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is within the Surrey Hills Area of Great Landscape Value. The adjoining countryside is interlaced with footpaths and bridleways. The area is renowned for its commons much within the ownership of The National Trust and with close by Stockbridge Pond, Hankley Common, Tilford Common and Frensham
Common and ponds providing excellent walking and riding and a sailing club at Frensham Great Pond. The old country towns of Farnham and
Haslemere are within a short drive. Farnham is a historic former market town renowned for its medieval and Georgian buildings beneath its castle and park. A good commutingservice to Waterloo runs from Guildford or Farnham. There is an excellent range of schools close by including
Edgeborough, Frensham Heights, The Royal School, St Edmunds, Charterhouse and Priorsfield. Farnham golf club is about 1.5 miles. The coast is
about 30 miles.
Concealed through an oak panelled door is the
former butler’s pantry now cleverly configured
as a small office which in turn leads to the fitted
kitchen/breakfast room. Extending off this room
via concealed concertina wooden panelled doors is
a comfortable family room. A rear entrance lobby,
separate utility room and cloakroom are also located off the kitchen. Stairs to the first floor extend to a long landing giving access to the master bedroom with a small balcony overlooking the cut flower and ‘White’ gardens. The bedroom suite extends to a well fitted ensuite bathroom and separate dressing room. The second guest bedroom is beautifully panelled and benefits from an en-suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms, a bathroom and separate W.C also located on the first floor. The second floor accommodation is configured with a bedroom, bathroom and an additional suite comprising a bedroom, sitting/kitchen and bathroom being ideal for an au-pair.
Outside
A particular feature of the property are the beautiful gardens the majority of which has recently under gone an extensive programme of renovation and replanting being carefully planned to ensure the garden retains all the flavour of the original formal walled garden and terrace, designed by Gertrude Jeykell. The garden walls
and house are adorned in climbing plants and trees, which are an essential feature of a Lutyens house. The majority of the gardens are light woodland and mature beech with silver birch, red oak and species, rhododendron intermingled with specimen trees which ensure that some display is always visible from the house or the paths throughout. On the wall beside the renovated lily pond to the newly planted cut flower garden is a prolific fig tree planted to replace the original fig tree which gave its name to the property in 1896. Beyond the walled garden access through a feature wrought iron gate is the newly enstated ‘White Garden’ having a feature pond with Roman ends and a rill leading from a circular stone water feature. Within the parkland grounds is a substantial circular formal pond well stocked with Koi Carp overlooked by a renovated traditional summer house. There is a privately located heated swimming pool (in need of refurbishment) with a substantial pool house comprising a sitting area,
kitchen and shower room with a W.C. Enjoying an
adjoining large decked area, ideal for ‘al fresco’ dining. Within the grounds and concealed from the house is a former vegetable garden with greenhouses, numerous timber outbuildings and poly tunnel and composting area. In all the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 6.5 acres. To the front of Crooksbury House is a designated parking area for 3 cars.
Situation
Fig Tree Court is situated approximately 1 mile from Tilford village cricket green which is flanked by the River Wey. This traditional village has many local amenities such as The Barley Mow Inn, a parish church, shop, village hall, infant school and nearby a primary school. Tilford lies within protected countryside designated as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is within the Surrey Hills Area of Great Landscape Value. The adjoining countryside is interlaced with footpaths and bridleways. The area is renowned for its commons much within the ownership of The National Trust and with close by Stockbridge Pond, Hankley Common, Tilford Common and Frensham
Common and ponds providing excellent walking and riding and a sailing club at Frensham Great Pond. The old country towns of Farnham and
Haslemere are within a short drive. Farnham is a historic former market town renowned for its medieval and Georgian buildings beneath its castle and park. A good commutingservice to Waterloo runs from Guildford or Farnham. There is an excellent range of schools close by including
Edgeborough, Frensham Heights, The Royal School, St Edmunds, Charterhouse and Priorsfield. Farnham golf club is about 1.5 miles. The coast is
about 30 miles.
