8 Bed Detached House For Sale

Tucked away in a peaceful and leafy setting beside Fairmile Common, this elegant and substantial Victorian residence, built in 1860, offers an outstanding blend of period charm and modern convenience. The property, which is not listed, spans approximately 8,529 sq ft and is set within beautifully landscaped gardens of around one acre with direct access into woodland.

The main house extends to 6,916 sq ft and retains a wealth of original features, including ornate fireplaces, intricate cornicing, sash windows, and grand ceiling heights throughout. The expansive layout provides generous and flexible accommodation across multiple floors, ideal for both family living and entertaining on a grand scale.

The ground floor features a striking entrance hall, three principal reception rooms, oak panelled dining room, a large kitchen/breakfast room, and additional utility and storage areas. The first floor offers six bedrooms and multiple bath/shower rooms, including a luxurious principal suite with views over the gardens. The top floor contains two further bedrooms and an additional dressing room, offering versatile use as guest accommodation or home offices.

Externally, the property is equally impressive. The house is approached by a long private drive, leading to electronically controlled gates and a graveled courtyard with roundabout. There is a triple car port with a tack room and an office/studio above—perfect for remote working or ancillary accommodation. The manicured gardens are beautifully maintained and include mature trees, established planting, and neatly clipped hedging, providing year-round interest and privacy.

The grounds also feature a picturesque pond, charming castle folly ruins that create a unique focal point, and multiple patioed seating areas ideal for relaxing or entertaining. An outdoor kitchen by the pond provides a perfect setting for al fresco dining during the warmer months. A beautifully styled sanctuary garden further enhances the idyllic vista.

Additional outbuildings include a large underground bunker offering flexible use, currently housing a gym, wine store, and workshop — all of which contribute to the property's considerable appeal and versatility.

The property is ideally located for easy access to Cobham High Street (1.9 miles).

Cobham High Street offers a wide range of independent and well-known shops, cafes and restaurants, including Waitrose, The Ivy Brasserie, Joe & The Juice and many more. The river Mole runs along the edge of the village and offers a walk along the Tilt and through to Stoke d'Abernon, where there is a direct train service from Guildford to London Waterloo via Cobham and Stoke d'Abernon train station.

There is an excellent range of private and state schools in the area, including Reed's, Parkside, Danes Hill, ACS Cobham International, Feltonfleet and Notre Dame, along with St Andrew's, Cobham Free School (circa 5 minutes walk), and St Matthew's (all subject to catchment areas).

There is easy access to the A3, which links to Junction 10 of the M25, which is useful for connections to Gatwick and Heathrow Airports. The larger towns of Esher, Guildford and Kingston Upon Thames are nearby and provide excellent shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities.