Guildford, Surrey

TABIAT

Tabiat is an exclusive, energy-efficient five bedroom detached home set within a sprawling 10-acre plot featuring a detached two bedroom annexe and equestrian facilities. Located within Normandy on the edge of Wood Street Village, this property boasts the best of both worlds; idyllic and private countryside living and yet less than ten minutes from Guildford, one of the most desirable town centres within the prime commuter belt of London.

STEP INSIDE

The property is accessed through secure electronic gates into a front courtyard with numerous places for parking. The front door is accessed via a covered porch which leads to the main hallway with a useful cloakroom and storage. Much of the ground floor has solid oak flooring, giving the house a feel of warmth and sophistication. The accommodation flows nicely with all the rooms being of a generous size and feeling bright and airy. Leading from the main hallway is a good-sized study with a feature bay window, adjacent to the large, fitted kitchen with ample space for a breakfast table. Also accessed from the main hallway is the family room with French doors leading out onto the patio area. There is a further door, which leads through into a fantastic triple aspect drawing room with a wood burning stove and further French doors leading to a covered patio. Double doors from the drawing room lead through to the spacious dining room.

Stairs rise to the main upstairs landing where there are three double bedrooms, all enjoying lovely countryside views, and the main family bathroom with a separate w.c. From the main landing is a door that leads through to an additional landing providing access to the vast principal bedroom and its ensuite, and a further double bedroom, both with outstanding views.

In addition to the main house, there is also a two bedroom detached annexe equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, reception room and two bedrooms. This flexible space could suit an au-pair, family member(s) or could be utilised as a separate office or workspace.

Both the main house and annexe have been equipped with external insulation to ensure optimum energy efficiency. Other upgrades the vendors have carried out include replacement double-glazed windows, solid oak doors, solid oak floors, upgrades to kitchen and bathrooms, installation of ground source heat pump and solar cells and a smart wooden sleeper effect tiled patio complemented by a glass veranda, ideal for entertaining.

SELLER INSIGHT

Tabiat is a spectacular house surrounded by ten acres of grounds. It is a tranquil rural haven, and for the present owners it perfectly matched all their requirements. They explain that they immediately loved the house and were excited at the possibility of developing the grounds. They were also amazed that this countryside setting was only a few miles from vibrant Guildford: whilst four trains an hour run into London from nearby Brookwood station.

Tabiat is a very special property that has enabled them to enjoy the very best of town and country living.

When the owners bought the house, it was in a fairly bad state of repair but working with great care they have created an elegant, spacious and ultra comfortable home. The work included redoing the oldest half of the roof, installing glazed hardwood windows and upgrading all the bathrooms, with a cast iron bath in the master bathroom. All internal doors are now solid oak, and attractive solid hardwood flooring was laid throughout the house. The oil boiler was replaced with a ground source heat pump that is better for the environment and cheaper to run. The annexe was also upgraded with an additional bedroom with underfloor heating.

The owners were concerned that all the changes should also be eco-friendly and to this end the walls of the house and annexe are insulated with natural cork and plastered with lime plaster, making the walls damp free and warm. There are solar panels in the annexe and a Tesla battery with electric car charger attached.

The oak cupboards, marble worktops and large induction hob in the kitchen make it a ideal for the keen cook and a pleasing, sociable environment for informal chatty, kitchen meals. They say that one of their favourite rooms is the main living room as it is a wonderful place for family downtime. The windows to three sides allow pretty views to the garden, and the log burner, installed by the owners, make it a cosy winter refuge: and in summer, with the patio doors wide open, you invite the garden into the house. It is also a chic entertaining room and Tabiat is the perfect party pad, where guests can be entertained in the spacious rooms and wander in the delightful gardens; whilst the annexe is perfect for overflow family and friends. In the office the family cats sit in the attractive bay window, contentedly sunning themselves and watch the world go by

The owners passion for gardening is plain to see in the orchard they have planted, the raised beds and two wild beehives. A deer fence runs around the property, and the grounds are home to a myriad of wildlife, with beetle banks and fields that invite frogs, toads, lizards, foxes, the occasional badger and a large variety of wild birds. They have gone to great lengths to make the garden and grounds 100% organic following the UK organic soil association standards. The owners often sit under their glass veranda and savour this oasis of natural peace, even on the wettest of days.

Fairlands village is just over one and a half miles away with a primary school, shops for everyday needs, a community centre, and a good café. Guildford has much to offer with a wide selection of shops, leisure, and cultural activities whilst central London is a thirty minute train journey away. The owners will miss the house, garden and wildlife: plus the local woodland and heathland walks that have all combined to give them so much pleasure over the past seven years. They take away very many happy memories.

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

STEP OUTSIDE

The expansive ten acre grounds encompass delightful formal gardens and paddocks, all laid out in a picturesque setting. There are numerous outbuildings including a stable block, tack room, greenhouses, further outbuildings and a double garage.

Emphasizing sustainability, the property boasts a range of eco-friendly features such as a ground source heat pump, electric car charging points, solar panels and a borehole for irrigation. During the summer the 24, 300w solar panels provide approximately 35kwhr of power a day making the house self-sufficient for more than half the year.

LOCAL AREA

Normandy is surrounded by some of the most idyllic English countryside and enjoys close proximity to Guildford town, renowned for its extensive recreational and shopping facilities on its famous 16th Century cobbled high street.

The property’s convenient location also ensures easy commuting, with Gatwick, Heathrow and Farnborough airports all accessible via the A3, A331 and M25. Woking and Guildford stations are a short drive away and offer a fast train service, with a travel time to London of approximately 27 minutes.

The surrounding area boasts a fine selection of educational institutions, including Tormead, Royal Grammar School, Cranleigh, Charterhouse and Guildford High School to name but a few.

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INFORMATION

Services

Mains Electricity, Water, Ground Source Heat Pump (with back-up Oil boiler), Super-fast fibre broadband 900mbs

Tenure Freehold

Local Authority

Guildford Borough Council

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country – Mark McVeigh 07470 433434.

Website

For more information visit www.fineandcountry.co.uk/guildfordand-woking-estate-agents

Opening Hours:

Monday to Friday 8.00am – 8.00pm

Saturday 8.00am – 8.00pm

Sunday 8.00am – 8.00pm

Tabiat Cobbett, Hill Road, Normandy, Guildford

Approximate Gross Internal Area

Main House = 2888 Sq Ft/268 Sq M

Garage = 609 Sq Ft/57 Sq M

Greenhouse, Shed & Plant Room = 736 Sq Ft/68 Sq M

Annexe = 802 Sq Ft/74 Sq M

Stables Block = 579 Sq Ft/54 Sq M

FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE

The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8559180/SMA

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 28.07.2023

FINE & COUNTRY

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MARK MCVEIGH DIRECTOR

Fine & Country Guildford and Woking 07470 433434 / 01483 979379

mark.mcveigh@fineandcountry.com

I have been working in property, both locally and internationally for over 20 years, which has given me an in-depth and holistic knowledge of how the property market works. I understand the persistence and intricacies that are often required to enable a transaction to complete, especially at the luxury end of the market.

I ensure that I lead my clients openly and conscientiously through this process, striving to exceed their expectations.