House For Sale £1,350,000
A rare opportunity to acquire this exquisite 4-bedroom cottage standing in 0.7 acres, and located in an idyllic setting yet within easy reach of all amenities, such as Woking and West Byfleet town centres and mainline train stations from where trains take around half an hour to reach Waterloo. Believed to date back some 500 years, this enchanting property boasts a huge amount of charm and character and extends to over 3000sqft (including garage/gym). Henry VII Cottage is semi-detached, however this is heavily outweighed by being well set back off the road, tucked away at the end of a very long private driveway and within a picturesque setting. Local folklore suggests the original part of this home dates back some 500 years, supposedly used by monks who took shelter here whilst visiting nearby Newark Priory. Features worthy of special note include the quirky layout and period features, such as the slate floor in the entrance hall, the farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room and the simply charming lounge and dining room, with its abundance of exposed beams, low ceilings and superb Inglenook fireplace. In the original part of the house there are 3 bedrooms, 1 of which is on the ground floor featuring its own ensuite. The 4th bedroom is in the newer part of the house accessed via a separate staircase leading to a simply magnificent bedroom suite which boasts impressive vaulted beamed ceilings and arched wood doors, very much in keeping with the rest of the house. Many of the rooms enjoy stunning views of the gardens and the surrounding countryside beyond. Outside, Henry VII Cottage boasts beautiful, secluded and well-kept gardens that will suit families and garden enthusiasts. To the front of the house there is a driveway with parking for many vehicles which leads up to the detached double garage block. Within the garage there is a wine store and stairs leading to a room over the garage that is ideal for storage or a gym/potential office. Overall, the gardens are simply outstanding, a gardener’s paradise indeed. The garden provides various pockets of delight wherever you look, with a main area of flat lawned garden to one side of the house with its weeping willow tree, mature shrubs beds and herbaceous borders, complete with vegetable patch. Directly to the front of the house is a wonderful lily pond with seating area looking directly towards the front of the house. To the rear there is a courtyard area with raised patio feature, ideal for al fresco dining/BBQs.
West Byfleet, and its mainline railway station lies approximately 1 mile away with journey times to London Waterloo taking about 30 minutes, the village centre (just before the station) offers a wide selection of shops and restaurants including a Waitrose and other major chains. Schools in the village include Roman Catholic, Church of England and state primary schools, and of course within a relatively short radius there are numerous other schools, both in the public and private sector. The area also offers a great selection of some of the finest golf clubs and the Nuffield Health and Leisure centre with pool and West Byfleet Lawn Tennis Club are only a short walk away. The town centres of Weybridge and Woking are a short drive away, Woking also has a leisure centre, swimming pool, theatre and multi-screen cinema whilst Guildford town centre is only 9 miles away and is easily accessed by rail or road and offers excellent shopping facilities.
West Byfleet, and its mainline railway station lies approximately 1 mile away with journey times to London Waterloo taking about 30 minutes, the village centre (just before the station) offers a wide selection of shops and restaurants including a Waitrose and other major chains. Schools in the village include Roman Catholic, Church of England and state primary schools, and of course within a relatively short radius there are numerous other schools, both in the public and private sector. The area also offers a great selection of some of the finest golf clubs and the Nuffield Health and Leisure centre with pool and West Byfleet Lawn Tennis Club are only a short walk away. The town centres of Weybridge and Woking are a short drive away, Woking also has a leisure centre, swimming pool, theatre and multi-screen cinema whilst Guildford town centre is only 9 miles away and is easily accessed by rail or road and offers excellent shopping facilities.
