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Lot 1 Marley House - 5.45 acres - Guide price £7,500,000 Marley House is believed to date from around 1880 and was one of the first houses to be built on Marley Common. The 180 degree views from the house are truly spectacular, stretching 15 miles over the Cowdray Estate and offering wonderful sunrises, sunsets, and starry night skies. There are ten bedrooms in total in the main house, well laid out over two floors, with the master bedroom suite having his and hers dressing rooms and bathrooms and a wonderful enclosed verandah to enjoy the sunsets. The almost entirely self-contained second floor, with five bedrooms, makes for a fantastic space for teenagers or guests. The house has some elegant reception rooms arranged off the impressive reception hall, and an extensive terrace running along the southern elevation allows excellent outdoor entertaining space. The main rooms have period features and high ceilings and the house enjoys a light, bright and spacious feel. The lower ground floor has an entertainment room, games room, bar and an excellent wine cellar. An indoor swimming pool, gym and changing facilities open out to the garden making the house ideal for winter as well as summer use. The Coach House Adjacent to the main house is a substantial Coach House and cottage which provides a garage/workshop, a double garage and a three bay car port, together with staff or guest annexe on two floors comprising a living room, kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom, and on the first floor a large bedroom suite and second bedroom. Gardens The gardens and grounds are beautiful and have the feel of an arboretum, with a wildflower meadow and converted brick built summer house with bi-folding doors opening onto a south-facing terrace. There is also a tennis court to the south and some fine specimen trees. The area is renowned for its peace and quiet, with no traffic or rail noise and no light pollution. Lot 2 - Marley House Lodge - 1.48 acres Set slightly away from the main house and approached over its own entrance drive, is Marley House Lodge. A large single storey detached cottage set within its own garden which provides excellent open plan living accommodation comprising a kitchen, utility room, dining room, drawing room, a large master bedroom suite, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom, ideal for guests or staff. Outside is a timber framed double garage. Additional Information Mobile Coverage: Please look at the Ofcom website for more information Situation Marley House occupies an idyllic setting within the South Downs National Park on the edge of Marley Common, a dramatic escarpment owned by the National Trust.The common is famous for its spectacular views of the Milland Valley over the Cowdray Estate towards the South Downs, and restrictions on bright lights allow for wonderful stargazing on a clear night. Despite the rural feel of its surroundings, and its private and extremely peaceful setting, Marley House lies within 2 ½ miles of the beautiful town of Haslemere which offers a wide range of excellent shopping facilities required for day to day needs. Haslemere also has a tennis club, the Haslemere leisure centre, and a mainline train station with services into London Waterloo. More comprehensive shopping and leisure activities can be found at Guildford and Godalming, both within easy reach. Schools The surrounding area has an excellent choice of schools, notably St Edmund's, Amesbury, The Royal Junior School in Hindhead and St Ive's, the Royal Senior School in Haslemere, Churcher's College and Bedales in Petersfield, Guildford High School and Royal Grammar School in Guildford. Communications Marley House is extremely accessible by road or rail. The A3 at Hindhead tunnel is within a 10 minute drive and gives fast access into London or the South Coast, and Heathrow Airport (approx. 48 miles). Additionally, London Gatwick is about 38 miles away and Farnborough Private Airport is approximately 20 miles. A regular train service from Haslemere runs into London Waterloo in 47 minutes. Amenities Racing: At Goodwood. Polo: At Cowdray Park. Golf courses: The area also features a number of excellent golf courses including Old Thorns and Liphook, Cowdray golf course at Midhurst, Hankley Park at Tilford and Hindhead Golf Club between Hindhead and Churt. Sailing: Can be enjoyed at Chichester Harbour, Port Solent and Frensham Ponds. Walking: The area also has the benefit of being surrounded by beautiful areas of National Trust land including Lynchmere Common and Marley Common with excellent walking straight from the doorstep providing sensational views over Surrey and West Sussex. Distances Haslemere 2.3 miles. Godalming 12 miles. Guildford 18 miles. Central London 49 miles. (All distances/time approximate).