House For Sale £3,750,000
HISTORICAL NOTE
Formerly a farm cottage and dating back to the 16th century, Copyhold later became a ‘gentlemen’s residence’ following the addition of the West Wing and was a double-page feature featured in the a 1910 edition of Country Life. It is believed that in 1929, Chobham village craftsmen were commissioned to build the East Wing to help the craftsmen during the ‘Great Depression’. Copyhold, which later became what is now known as Freeholder, is so named due to a tenant being granted title to the cottage by the Bishop of Chertsey Abbey, probably during the 17th century when common law title was described as a ‘copy of the holding’ and the owner was known as a 'copy holder.'
THE PROPERTY
Copyhold enjoys a secluded setting and is approached from Chertsey Road via new hardwood automatic gates opening onto a sweeping ‘in and out’ driveway that provides access to both the house and the Coach House. Set within over five acres, this is a fascinating country house with Tudor origins and later additions that only serve to enhance the character of the property. The house still retains architectural details of a bygone era and is a successful blend of original features and the luxuries of modern-day living. In addition to the main house, ancillary accommodation is provided by the detached Coach House comprising a sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room, creating guest accommodation or alternatively, an income stream.
The house is entered via a reception vestibule, opening to a reception hall that sets the scene, with its oak-panelled walls, exposed beams and fireplace with a large inset wood burner that is positioned to heat a significant portion of the house. The elegant sitting room with parquet flooring (currently carpeted), also boasts exposed beams and the original inglenook fireplace, as photographed in the 1910 Country Life feature, and whilst spacious, provides a cosy space in which to relax and unwind; double doors open into the triple-aspect leisure room with its fireplace, parquet flooring, exposed beams and bay windows. These two rooms combine to provide superb recreational and entertaining space with French doors opening from the sitting room to provide direct access to a paved south-facing terrace, affording a seamless transition for outdoor dining and entertaining.
Located in the west wing of the house is the formal dining room with a fireplace, parquet flooring (currently carpeted), a bay window and double doors opening onto a west-facing terrace enjoying stunning sunsets. Adjacent is the sleek fitted kitchen and adjoining all-day dining room, also with direct outside access to the terrace enjoying stunning sunsets, via double doors. The ground floor further comprises a utility room with access to a covered outdoor seating area, and a cloakroom.
On the first floor, the serene principal bedroom has an excellent ceiling height and has the advantage of a dressing area with built-in wardrobe cupboards, and a modern en suite bathroom with walk-in shower. The spacious second bedroom provides ample space for a seating area and also benefits from a modern en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, whilst the four additional bedrooms (one currently being utilised as a study) are serviced by a family shower room. It is worth noting that Bedrooms 4 and 5 are currently connected as one large bedroom suite which can readily be returned back to two separate bedrooms by reinstating the partition on the oak framework currently separating the suite area from the bedroom area. All bathrooms are new, and all have walk-in showers.
The gardens and grounds are a fine feature of the property and include landscaped gardens, created with ease of maintenance in mind and showcasing comprehensively stocked flower/shrub beds that provide year-round interest, alongside mature trees including oak, lime, horse chestnut, crab apple and Bramley apple trees. For leisure and relaxation, there is a heated outdoor swimming pool screened by high-level hedging to provide privacy, and a floodlit ‘all-weather’ tennis court.
The workshop is linked to the central heating system and would lend itself to extension to be a spa, gym, an outdoor office that would suit those working from home, or alternatively to house an air source or ground source heating system. system.
For the equestrian enthusiast, and discreetly positioned away from the house is a brick and tile stable block protected by a security alarm and floodlights, and comprising four stables, a tack room and feed room. There is also a floodlit manège and four paddocks and it is worth noting that there is an independent entrance and roadway to the equestrian area.
The mix of residential and farm buildings offers flexibility that will suit a number of buyers, including those simply seeking a peaceful, country lifestyle.
Copyhold is conveniently placed for the charming village of Chobham which offers a good selection of local shops and amenities, including a post office, pharmacy, well-known restaurants and public houses.
Leisure facilities include cricket, rugby and tennis clubs and for golf enthusiasts, Chobham Golf Club offers a popular course in a stunning setting: Foxhills Country Club and Golf Club is within easy reach. Further more extensive amenities may be found in Ascot, Windsor, Sunningdale and the nearest Waitrose, Camberley, Woking and Guildford. Other leisure activities include scenic walks on the nature reserve at Chobham Common and Horsell Common, with horse racing and polo to enjoy at Ascot and Windsor.
Communication links are excellent with the property being conveniently situated within easy reach of the M3 (J3) and the M25, providing links to major road networks, and Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. Rail access to London (Waterloo) is available from Woking and Sunningdale stations.
Excellent state and independent schooling can be found in the vicinity including at the outstanding rated Valley End C of E Infant School, Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, Gordon’s School (rated outstanding by Ofsted), Coworth Flexlands, St. Andrews, Woodcote House, Hall Grove, Sunningdale School, Guildford Grammar, and Sir William Perkins's School in Chertsey, The Marist School, ACS Egham International School, St. George's Weybridge, St. George's Ascot, and Eton College.
Formerly a farm cottage and dating back to the 16th century, Copyhold later became a ‘gentlemen’s residence’ following the addition of the West Wing and was a double-page feature featured in the a 1910 edition of Country Life. It is believed that in 1929, Chobham village craftsmen were commissioned to build the East Wing to help the craftsmen during the ‘Great Depression’. Copyhold, which later became what is now known as Freeholder, is so named due to a tenant being granted title to the cottage by the Bishop of Chertsey Abbey, probably during the 17th century when common law title was described as a ‘copy of the holding’ and the owner was known as a 'copy holder.'
THE PROPERTY
Copyhold enjoys a secluded setting and is approached from Chertsey Road via new hardwood automatic gates opening onto a sweeping ‘in and out’ driveway that provides access to both the house and the Coach House. Set within over five acres, this is a fascinating country house with Tudor origins and later additions that only serve to enhance the character of the property. The house still retains architectural details of a bygone era and is a successful blend of original features and the luxuries of modern-day living. In addition to the main house, ancillary accommodation is provided by the detached Coach House comprising a sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room, creating guest accommodation or alternatively, an income stream.
The house is entered via a reception vestibule, opening to a reception hall that sets the scene, with its oak-panelled walls, exposed beams and fireplace with a large inset wood burner that is positioned to heat a significant portion of the house. The elegant sitting room with parquet flooring (currently carpeted), also boasts exposed beams and the original inglenook fireplace, as photographed in the 1910 Country Life feature, and whilst spacious, provides a cosy space in which to relax and unwind; double doors open into the triple-aspect leisure room with its fireplace, parquet flooring, exposed beams and bay windows. These two rooms combine to provide superb recreational and entertaining space with French doors opening from the sitting room to provide direct access to a paved south-facing terrace, affording a seamless transition for outdoor dining and entertaining.
Located in the west wing of the house is the formal dining room with a fireplace, parquet flooring (currently carpeted), a bay window and double doors opening onto a west-facing terrace enjoying stunning sunsets. Adjacent is the sleek fitted kitchen and adjoining all-day dining room, also with direct outside access to the terrace enjoying stunning sunsets, via double doors. The ground floor further comprises a utility room with access to a covered outdoor seating area, and a cloakroom.
On the first floor, the serene principal bedroom has an excellent ceiling height and has the advantage of a dressing area with built-in wardrobe cupboards, and a modern en suite bathroom with walk-in shower. The spacious second bedroom provides ample space for a seating area and also benefits from a modern en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, whilst the four additional bedrooms (one currently being utilised as a study) are serviced by a family shower room. It is worth noting that Bedrooms 4 and 5 are currently connected as one large bedroom suite which can readily be returned back to two separate bedrooms by reinstating the partition on the oak framework currently separating the suite area from the bedroom area. All bathrooms are new, and all have walk-in showers.
The gardens and grounds are a fine feature of the property and include landscaped gardens, created with ease of maintenance in mind and showcasing comprehensively stocked flower/shrub beds that provide year-round interest, alongside mature trees including oak, lime, horse chestnut, crab apple and Bramley apple trees. For leisure and relaxation, there is a heated outdoor swimming pool screened by high-level hedging to provide privacy, and a floodlit ‘all-weather’ tennis court.
The workshop is linked to the central heating system and would lend itself to extension to be a spa, gym, an outdoor office that would suit those working from home, or alternatively to house an air source or ground source heating system. system.
For the equestrian enthusiast, and discreetly positioned away from the house is a brick and tile stable block protected by a security alarm and floodlights, and comprising four stables, a tack room and feed room. There is also a floodlit manège and four paddocks and it is worth noting that there is an independent entrance and roadway to the equestrian area.
The mix of residential and farm buildings offers flexibility that will suit a number of buyers, including those simply seeking a peaceful, country lifestyle.
Copyhold is conveniently placed for the charming village of Chobham which offers a good selection of local shops and amenities, including a post office, pharmacy, well-known restaurants and public houses.
Leisure facilities include cricket, rugby and tennis clubs and for golf enthusiasts, Chobham Golf Club offers a popular course in a stunning setting: Foxhills Country Club and Golf Club is within easy reach. Further more extensive amenities may be found in Ascot, Windsor, Sunningdale and the nearest Waitrose, Camberley, Woking and Guildford. Other leisure activities include scenic walks on the nature reserve at Chobham Common and Horsell Common, with horse racing and polo to enjoy at Ascot and Windsor.
Communication links are excellent with the property being conveniently situated within easy reach of the M3 (J3) and the M25, providing links to major road networks, and Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. Rail access to London (Waterloo) is available from Woking and Sunningdale stations.
Excellent state and independent schooling can be found in the vicinity including at the outstanding rated Valley End C of E Infant School, Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, Gordon’s School (rated outstanding by Ofsted), Coworth Flexlands, St. Andrews, Woodcote House, Hall Grove, Sunningdale School, Guildford Grammar, and Sir William Perkins's School in Chertsey, The Marist School, ACS Egham International School, St. George's Weybridge, St. George's Ascot, and Eton College.
