5 bed semi-detached house for sale

High Street, Haslemere, Surrey GU27

A rare piece of Haslemere history with this charming five-bedroom period home, centrally located in the heart of town. Built in 1860 by William Barnes, this exceptional property has not been on the market for over 40 years, making it a truly unique opportunity.

Steeped in history, the house retains many of its original features and offers spacious accommodation arranged over three floors. While the property is in need of upgrading, its potential is undeniable, offering the chance to restore a beautiful period home to its former glory.

The accommodation briefly comprises, three generous reception rooms, a kitchen with adjoining utility room and a cellar. A ground floor cloakroom for added convenience. On the first floor the principal bedroom has an ensuite shower room/dressing room, two additional bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the top floor there are two further well-proportioned bedrooms.

Outside, the property boasts a beautifully mature, enclosed garden—an incredibly rare find in Haslemere's town centre. The garden is filled with pretty flowers, shrubs, and a distinctive monkey puzzle tree, providing a peaceful haven.

Parking is offered via a garage located just across the road from the house.

The property is situated in an extremely convenient location, within a short walk of the town, local shops and the mainline station. Haslemere offers excellent shopping facilities for day-to-day needs, a choice of restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, along with a tennis club and the newly refurbished Herons Leisure Centre. The mainline station provides services into London Waterloo in approximately 56 minutes. More comprehensive shopping facilities are available in the nearby towns of Godalming and Guildford, which are easily accessed via the A286 and the A3, or by train.

Communications in the area are superb, with London approximately 45 miles away and the A3 at Hindhead and Milford providing access to London, the M25 and Gatwick, Heathrow and Southampton airports. Sporting facilities are excellent, including golf at Hindhead, Liphook, Cowdray Park and Chiddingfold, racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray Park and sailing on Frensham Ponds and off the south coast at Chichester.

Haslemere also has an abundance of beautiful countryside on the doorstep, much of it being owned by the National Trust. These areas are ideal for walking, cycling or riding, including Blackdown, The Devil's Punch Bowl and Hindhead Common.