4 bedroom detached house for sale

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4 bedroom detached house for sale

New Way, Godalming, GU7
£1,750,000

Our Summary

  • This space gives great scope for those who work from home, or as added guest bedroom space when the need arises

Description

The Little Fort, later known as Overton House, is a historic Grade II listed building steeped in Jacobite history, designed around a fortified tower that dates back to the 1740s. Originally built for the sisters of James Oglethorpe, the founder of the state of Georgia, the tower was part of a pair of fortifications along a vineyard wall, intended to serve as a Jacobite stronghold. The house has been substantially expanded over the 19th and 20th centuries, transforming it into a comfortable family home while retaining the character of the original fort. The main house features a roof terrace with panoramic views, a large sitting room leading to it, and a spacious vaulted kitchen/dining room with garden access. The principal bedroom, located in the original tower, comes with a dressing room and ensuite bathroom. Three additional bedrooms and a family bathroom are situated upstairs. A detached studio offers flexible space for home working or additional guest accommodation. The front of the property offers a large parking area and a double carport, while the extensive, private terraced gardens feature lawns, herbaceous borders, specimen trees, and a section of ancient woodland. A flight of Bargate stone steps leads to a private gate on New Way, close to the pedestrian entrance to Godalming station. Overton House is centrally located in Godalming, a town with a vibrant High Street and a range of amenities, and is well connected for travel, with a direct train service to London Waterloo in under an hour. The property benefits from mains services, gas-fired central heating, and is in Band G for Council Tax. It is situated within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a tranquil setting for this historic home.
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