Thomas Sheriff Place, Henley Park, Normandy, GU3 2BZ

An elegant Grade II listed five-bedroom Georgian wing of this historic building set in ancient woodlands, enjoying remarkable proportions close to 4,000 sq ft, with garden and garaging.

Description With origins dating back to Domesday, Normandy can trace its history back to the Conqueror, whilst Henley Park was part of the Royal Forest of Windsor as early as the 12th century.

Understood to have originated as a hunting lodge, the mansion and estate at Henley Park developed under a succession of royal and noble owners until it finally passed into private hands around 1630.

Rebuilt in the Georgian style, the property has seen a number of owners and uses over the years until its extensive restoration in 1998.

Internally, the property offers elegant and well proportioned family accommodation over four floors, with all the comforts and conveniences required for 21st century family living, together with the characteristic features and style reminiscent of its origins.

The secure situation and manageable grounds make the property ideal as a weekend retreat or a lock-up and leave base in a most idyllic and convenient situation.

Situated behind wrought iron, electric gates, Henley Park is approached over a long drive bordered by well-maintained communal lawns and woodland.

There is a turning space and parking area to the front, whilst, to the rear, there is a detached double garage and two private allocated parking spaces.

The private garden lies to the south and west of the property and comprises a secluded walled garden, with gravelled terrace and lawns with neatly tended borders.

The lawns slope down from the terrace to the fenced boundary and an attractive backdrop of mature woodland.

Location Henley Park occupies an elevated, parkland setting, with distant views over woodland to the Hogs Back.

Nearby, the historic village of Pirbright is the archetypal English village, with its village green and pond, two pubs, village hall, parish church, local butcher and community village shop.

At Brookwood there is a Sainsbury’s, whilst at Guildford, Woking, there is a full range of shopping, sporting, leisure and cultural amenities.

A fast and frequent train service from Brookwood offers journeys to London Waterloo from about 30 minutes and there is a more frequent service from Woking.

Easy access to the A3 for London and the South Coast, the M3 and M25, provides routes to Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton airports and the national motorway system.

There is a wide choice of schools within easy reach, including Pirbright Village Primary, Woodcote House, Hall Grove, Knowle Hill, Salesian College, Royal Grammar, Guildford High, Rydes Hill, Charterhouse and Cranleigh.

Recreational opportunities include golf at a number of clubs in the area, country sports at a number of local venues, as well as sport and leisure centres at Guildford and Woking.

In addition, the surrounding countryside offers ample opportunity for walking, cycling, equestrians and riding.

Square Footage: 3,544 sq ft Acreage: 0.3 Acres Directions From London, follow the A3 south and, after passing Guildford Cathedral on the left, take the next slip road onto the A31 and continue for 1.9 miles before taking the exit slip road for Puttenham.

At the T junction, turn right towards Wanborough and immediately left onto Wanborough Hill that becomes Westwood Lane and continue for about 2 miles to Normandy.

Turn left on the A323 then almost immediately right into School Lane and continue to the end.

Turn right onto Pirbright Road, the A324, and continue for 1.8 miles before turning right onto Cobbett Hill Road. The gated entrance to Henley Park will be found, after 0.3 miles, on the right.

Continue to the mansion where the property will be found towards the left.