5 bedroom detached house for sale

Brooklands Farm is a fine Grade II listed house and is the result of thoughtful renovation and a successful blend of vintages. Original and interesting features are evident throughout the house, indicating origins dating back to the 1500s, and include an inglenook fireplace in the drawing room, ornate oak wall panelling in the dining room, exposed wall and ceiling beams, and leaded light windows, to name a few.

Internally, the house doesn’t disappoint. This appealing and fascinating property successfully blends period features with the luxuries of modern-day-living and is equally suited to both family living and formal entertaining. The ground floor is arranged to provide generously proportioned reception rooms including the drawing room with wall panelling to dado height and an inglenook fireplace that takes centre stage, the adjoining 23’7” oak panelled dining room, and a garden with double doors opening out to the swimming pool and lawns.

The spacious country-style kitchen/snug provides additional space in which to relax, in addition to the kitchen area which is comprehensively fitted with a bespoke range of units, integrated appliances and a gas-fired four-oven Aga (which also heats the water); a unique feature is the old bread oven with concealed lighting. There is also a useful, adjacent boot room with direct access to the triple garage, and front and rear gardens. The ground floor is completed by a utility/cloakroom and a wine cellar/store, accessed from the inner hallway, via steps.

There are five bedrooms on the first floor, including the principal bedroom with its lofty vaulted ceiling and cast iron fireplace. Both this room and bedroom 2 have access to a ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom. The three further bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom and one has its own wash basin within the room.

Lightwater is a popular and picturesque village, with a Post Office, shops, a leisure centre and a country park. Larger supermarkets and extensive shopping options are available in nearby Camberley, Woking, Guildford and Windsor. Conveniently located, the village is the perfect balance of country living with easy access to London and the South Coast. The area boasts numerous golf courses, including Wentworth, Sunningdale, The Berkshire and West Hill, all within 10 minutes' drive. Horse racing may be enjoyed at Ascot and Windsor, and polo at Guards Polo Club. For the equestrian, the area is served by a number of bridleways. The area is within easy reach of an excellent range of schools, both in the state and private sectors. The property lies within the very restrictive Admissions Criteria for Gordon’s School, lying within a 1,000 metre radius of the front gates (prospective purchasers are advised that they must make their own enquiries of Gordon’s School).

Brooklands Farm is positioned off a quiet country lane from which the house stands well back. It is accessed via a 5-bar entrance gate opening onto a long sweeping driveway flanked by areas of lawn interspersed with flower beds and mature shrubs/trees. The driveway culminates in a turning circle and creates a striking first impression upon arrival. In addition to ample parking, there is a triple garage with electrically operated ‘up and over’ doors. The grounds are a key feature of the property, successfully combining gardens and equestrian facilities to create a wonderful setting for the property. Of additional interest is a yew tree, believed to date back 300 years, and a rare mulberry tree.

To the rear of the house, the garden is principally laid to lawn, and a paved terrace containing an outdoor swimming pool provides superb relaxation and entertaining space.
To the rear of the garden is a stable block housing two Scotts of Thrapston stables, a granary store on brick plinths, and an outbuilding containing a tack room and machinery store. There is also an adjoining paddock which has the advantage of its own access from Blackstroud Lane East.