House For Sale £750,000
The Cottage, which is believed to date from the early 1900s, is attached to The Lodge and is the original gatehouse positioned at the head of the long private driveway, leading up to the country estate of Busbridge Lakes House. Whilst The Cottage has been well looked after by our clients, it now offers scope for further improvement and updating.
To the back of The Cottage are some store rooms and there is also a single garage approached through a separate entrance off the Hambledon Road.
The property is approached through an impressive brick-pillared entrance belonging to Busbridge Lakes House, with a brick wall wrapping around the front (eastern side) of the gardens. The gardens are principally laid to lawn with seating areas, complemented by flower and shrub borders. The land to the rear extends up into a light copse area.
Services: We are advised by our clients that the property has mains water and electricity. The Cottage and The Lodge share cesspit drainage located on the neighbouring estate's field. The Cottage has LPG heating.
Local Authority: Waverley Borough Council[use Contact Agent Button]
Energy Performance Certificate: Rating G Council Tax Band: Band F Tenure: Freehold
Planning
Our clients have obtained independent planning advice and whilst it would seem obvious that the two houses should be amalgamated into one dwelling, the advice received is that this is unlikely due to the current Waverley Borough Council planning policies.
Flying Freehold
There is a flying freehold between the two properties. Part of the bedroom accommodation of The Cottage extends over the kitchen and bathroom of The Lodge. Please check with your lender (if required) that they are happy to lend in this regard.
To the back of The Cottage are some store rooms and there is also a single garage approached through a separate entrance off the Hambledon Road.
The property is approached through an impressive brick-pillared entrance belonging to Busbridge Lakes House, with a brick wall wrapping around the front (eastern side) of the gardens. The gardens are principally laid to lawn with seating areas, complemented by flower and shrub borders. The land to the rear extends up into a light copse area.
Services: We are advised by our clients that the property has mains water and electricity. The Cottage and The Lodge share cesspit drainage located on the neighbouring estate's field. The Cottage has LPG heating.
Local Authority: Waverley Borough Council[use Contact Agent Button]
Energy Performance Certificate: Rating G Council Tax Band: Band F Tenure: Freehold
Planning
Our clients have obtained independent planning advice and whilst it would seem obvious that the two houses should be amalgamated into one dwelling, the advice received is that this is unlikely due to the current Waverley Borough Council planning policies.
Flying Freehold
There is a flying freehold between the two properties. Part of the bedroom accommodation of The Cottage extends over the kitchen and bathroom of The Lodge. Please check with your lender (if required) that they are happy to lend in this regard.
The Lodge and The Cottage, sit at the head of the driveway of Busbridge Lakes, on the southern side of Busbridge, convenient for rail access to central London and to the attractive town of Godalming. The houses are located in a valley setting, overlooking the surrounding countryside.
They are situated between Guildford and Haslemere, a short distance to the east of Milford. The village of Milford provides excellent local shops and facilities including a locally renowned farm shop, butchers, wine shop and café in particular.
Godalming and Milford mainline stations are approximately 2 miles away. These stations provide direct trains to Guildford (from 6 minutes) and Waterloo (from 40 minutes). The nearby towns of Godalming, Haslemere and Guildford have an extensive range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. Trains can also be taken from Guildford to London Waterloo (from approximately 35 minutes).
The area provides excellent sporting and recreational facilities with fishing at Enton Lakes, tennis and golf nearby at West Surrey in Milford or Hankley Common in Tilford, Sailing is easily accessible at both Frensham and the south coast.
Excellent and convenient private and state schools are numerous and include Aldro, Charterhouse, Cranleigh, Guildford High School, King Edward's, Priors Field, The Royal Grammar School, St Catherine's, St Hilary's and Tormead.
London accessed by the A3 which is minutes away at Milford, this provides good motorway access to both Heathrow and Gatwick.
Distances
Godalming 2.5 miles (London Waterloo from 43 mins), Haslemere 9.6 miles (London Waterloo from 57 mins), Guildford 6.2 miles (London Waterloo from 36 mins), Milford 1.9 miles (London Waterloo from 47 mins)
Roads: A3 Milford 3.4 miles, M25 (Wisley Junction 10) 18 miles
Airports: London Heathrow 31.1 miles, London Gatwick 31.6 miles
(Distances and times approximate)
