Great Tangley, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Guildford GU5, 5 bedroom semi-detached

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£3,250,000

Great Tangley, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Guildford GU5, 5 bedroom semi-detached

Price:

£3,250,000

Summary:

Used

Location:

Frimley Green, Surrey

Description:

Great Tangley Manor, which is listed Grade I, is described by Pevsner in The Buildings of England as 'the most impressive of Surrey’s moderate collection of half-timbered houses. ' There has been a dwelling on the site of Great Tangley Manor since 1016. Some of the garden walls are of Saxon origin. It was reputedly Prince John’s hunting lodge in the twelfth century and was rebuilt as a Medieval Hall house in the fifteenth century. The Tudor frontage, upper floor and some of the panelling was added in 1582. In 1885 the house was bought by Wickham Flower, a founder member of the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Buildings, who commissioned Philip Webb to extend it. Today, the property is divided into two exceptional wings. Upper Tangley Manor, which is accessed via a private drive, is the east wing, the major part of which was designed by Webb. It extends to approximately 5,000 sq ft, set over two floors, and comprises 4 wonderfully generous reception spaces, an award winning kitchen/breakfast room, 5 double bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Every room exudes character and fascinating architectural detail from the medieval period through to the Art Deco. Upper Tangley Manor has mixed use Class C3 and Class D2 and has been used as a holiday let and wedding reception venue by the current owners. Services: Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage (septic tank), heating is through a state of art biomass boiler system. Broadband Council Tax: Band H Tenure: Freehold The gardens are a major feature of the property. Characteristic of the Arts and Crafts Movement, the integration of house and garden is at the centre of the design, with the house spilling out into the garden in a series of out-door rooms. The moat, which encircles the property is one of its most spectacular, defining features. Beyond the formal gardens, the grounds extend into a wilder, natural setting which features the spectacular lake that hosts an abundance of. Still available at ListedBuy!

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January 24 on Strutt & Parker - National Country House (via ListedBuy)