Summary - Fords Farm, Guildford Road, Pirbright, WOKING GU24 0LW
8 bed 5 bath Detached
A secluded Grade II country estate with extensive leisure facilities and huge grounds.
Grade II listed 17th‑century farmhouse with extensive original features
About 12 acres of gardens, woodland, lake and leisure facilities
Eight bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, four bathrooms and two cloakrooms
Outbuildings, garaging, staff cottages and separate coach house
Indoor squash court, outdoor pool and tennis court — strong leisure offering
High flood risk and private drainage — insurance and planning implications
Slow fixed broadband despite excellent mobile signal; rural utilities to consider
Listed status restricts alterations; ongoing historic building maintenance expected
Fords Farm is a rare Grade II‑listed 17th‑century farmhouse set within about 12 acres of mature, landscaped grounds on the eastern edge of Pirbright. The principal house offers extensive reception rooms, a wood‑panelled dining hall and eight bedrooms arranged over two staircases, combining original beams, fireplaces and leaded windows with sympathetic modernisation. Leisure facilities include an indoor squash court, outdoor pool and a tennis court, plus multiple outbuildings and self‑contained cottages suited for guests or staff.
This is particularly well suited to someone seeking a private, country retreat close to good transport links — Brookwood and Woking stations provide fast services to London and the A3/M25 are within easy reach. The estate feels secluded yet accessible, with adjacent commons and local equestrian and golf facilities. The large plot, lake and mature trees provide privacy and extensive outdoor amenity for gardening, entertaining or quiet enjoyment.
Important practical points are candid: the house is Grade II listed, so alterations will be restricted and consent required; the property sits in a high flood‑risk area and uses private drainage. Broadband speeds are reported slow despite excellent mobile signal. The building has been well cared for and sensitively modernised, but ongoing maintenance typical of historic buildings — and running costs reflected by Council Tax band H — should be factored into ownership decisions.
Overall this is a characterful, substantial country estate with genuine leisure and guest accommodation potential. It will suit a buyer seeking an established, historic home with large grounds and facilities, who is comfortable with listed‑building responsibilities and the practicalities of rural utilities.
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