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" A detached two / three bedroom bungalow with potential to extend or rebuild (STP) with equestrian facilities and outbuildings, set in some 4.4 acres on the outskirts of Cranleigh. The cottage comprises an entrance hall leading to the living room, kitchen, dining room / bedroom 3, family bathroom and two double bedrooms. There is a gravel parking area to the front of the property with room for a number of vehicles and a large rear lawned garden with pond. There is excellent access from the lane via a long driveway leading to the back of the property and the equestrian facilities. These comprise a concrete yard with 8 stables in two timber blocks and permission for a further corner stable. The yard has water and power connected along with telephone and broadband. In addition there is a dilapidated former hay barn and stable with potential STP. There are paddocks to the rear and planning permission has recently been granted for a 60m x 40m sand school. The good access from the front of the property leads to a large area for parking and turning for several large horse boxes. The property overall offers enormous potential for extension or a new build and is situated on a quiet, no through lane on the outskirts of the sought after village of Cranleigh.

Please note there is an existing overage on the land and stables which has 9 years to run.

The property is situated on a private, no through lane (Rowly Drive) which offers a nice, safe, family environment. The front gravel driveway offers parking for several vehicles with double gates and driveway leading past the house to the rear and the equestrian facilities. Entrance to the property leads into the hallway leading in turn to the Living Room

(13'7 x 12'11) with side window and built in larder / cupboard. There is a step down to the Kitchen (7' x 6') with tiled floor and walls, a range of white units with work surfaces, inset sink bowl, built in oven with 4 ring ceramic hob and views to the rear garden. There is a door to the rear porch and an Outbuilding (11' x 7') of block construction housing a useful utility area with plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and ample space for storage of coats and boots. From the kitchen the Family Bathroom is fitted with a wash hand basin, enclosed bath, WC and part-tiled walls and tiled floor. Also leading from the hallway is the Dining Room / Bedroom 3 (12'1x 8'1) with built-in double wardrobe and views to the rear, Master Bedroom (11'6 x 10') with built-in double wardrobe and views to the front and Bedroom 2 (10'4 x 9'5) with built-in double wardrobe and a bay window.

OUTSIDE
The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with the driveway leading through a five bar gate to a large hard standing turning and parking area for a number of large vehicles. The stable yard comprises concrete area with timber block of 6 stables (12' x 12') and separate block of two timber stables. Opposite the yard is a former barn and stable which has storm damage, with potential for replacement with a new hay barn / building STP. There are paddocks to the side and rear and planning permission has recently been granted for a 60m x 40m sand school (www.waverley.gov.uk WA/2014/1881). In all the property extends to c. 4.4 acres. Awaiting EPC.

SITUATION
Finchingfield is situated within the hamlet of Rowley, which is just outside the larger, historic village of Cranleigh. This sought after bustling village has a range of high street shops and supermarkets along with a number of small, locally-owned, traditional businesses such as a bakery, butcher and a fishmonger. The larger towns of Guildford and Horsham are approximately 7 miles and 13 miles respectively and both provide more extensive shopping and recreational facilities. In addition there is an excellent rail link to London Waterloo from Guildford in just 38 minutes as well as good road links to Gatwick airport and the motorway network. There are excellent schools in the area including Broadhurst Nursery, St Peter's, Glebelands, Cranleigh School, St Katherine's and Penthorpe. There are also a range of leisure pursuits in the area including golf at Horsham, Wildwood, Bramley and Fernhill Golf and Country Club. In addition there is sailing at Chichester, Shoreham and Brighton Marina and racing at Fontwell, Goodwood and Plumpton. While the property lies on the edge of a village, its rural location also offers excellent local walking, cycling and riding on quiet country lanes and the nearby bridleway network links to the Downs Link. There is off-road riding on Smithwood Common, Winterfold Common, Farley Heath and Black Heath and good access to Hickstead and Ardingly showgrounds as well as Sands Farm and Oldencraig Equestrian Centres. There is a well supported local Pony Club and hunting locally is with The Surrey Union and The Chiddingfold, Leconfield and Cowdray Foxhounds.

Cranleigh 1 ½ miles * Guildford 7 miles * Horsham 13 miles * Gatwick Airport 27 ½ miles * Train Guildford to London Waterloo 38 minutes

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