Hogs Back, Guildford, Surrey
4,500,000 15 Beds9 Baths14,282 undefined
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Property Ref: 44622
Exquisite Arts & Crafts Country Estate with outstanding panoramic views
This exceptional home is one of Britain’s greatest Arts and Crafts masterpieces and was designed in 1896, by the highly esteemed architect, Charles Voysey who has been lauded as a pioneer of modern British architecture. The property was later extended at the western end by Herbert Baker who also laid out some of the formal gardens. Today, Greyfriars retains many of its original features associated with the Arts & Crafts movement, including copper fireplaces, impressive staircases and Voysey's signature heart-shaped motifs which can be seen on the letterbox, door hinges and even heart shaped keys. It also comes with two self-contained apartments which can be kept as separate units, or converted into additional bedrooms. With its sweeping carriage drive, wood-panelled rooms, high vaulted ceilings, rich wooden floors and large windows with exceptional views, and abundance of outdoor space, grandeur is exuded throughout the home which is nestled on 27 acres of private land.
This magnificent Grade II* listed property is defined by its abundance of space, which includes 15 bedrooms, numerous living rooms including a grand reception hall, an expansive, double-height drawing room, a sitting room with a bar, a further sitting room, a media room, a dining room, two offices and several outhouses.
There is a tennis court, stables, a private pond, an orchard, a swimming pool (in need of repair), and a squash court (used as storage) but with permission to renovate for an...
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Features & Amenities
Features & Amenities
Maids Room Lift High Ceilings Fireplace Grand Hall
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