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A remarkable period home with centuries of character, beautifully set within private grounds in the heart of Horsell.
Dating from the late 17th century, this fine property is a particularly special example of an historic Surrey home, thoughtfully extended over the years to create a substantial and highly versatile family residence. The house retains an exceptional collection of period features, giving it a warmth and sense of history that is increasingly difficult to find.

Behind its attractive brick elevations and traditional tiled roof lies a home where the past remains very much part of everyday life. Exposed timbers run throughout the principal reception rooms, including the magnificent sitting room, where substantial dark oak beams frame a wonderful open fireplace with exposed brickwork. The proportions, materials and craftsmanship create an atmosphere that is both grand and wonderfully homely.

The history becomes even more fascinating within the original part of the house. The fireplace retains details associated with its former domestic use, including meat cupboards to either side and a historic bread oven, now blocked, offering a remarkable glimpse into how the house would once have functioned and a reminders of the generations who have lived here before.

About This Property

The ground floor is particularly well suited to modern family life, with a generous sitting room, dining room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, study and striking conservatory, while the first floor provides four bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with its own dressing room, together with well-appointed bath/shower facilities.

One of the great pleasures of Pear Tree Cottage is the way the house opens naturally onto its grounds. The conservatory and reception rooms look across a broad area of garden, while mature trees and established planting provide a wonderful sense of privacy. The current lawned areas offer plenty of space for entertaining, children and outdoor living, while a private tennis court adds an exceptional recreational feature.

There is also a substantial detached garage and separate outbuilding/store, providing excellent potential for garaging, hobbies, storage or home-working requirements.

The setting is equally appealing. Cheapside retains a distinctive semi-rural character, and the history of the wider area is closely connected with the agricultural landscape of old Horsell. Historic accounts record Cheapside Farm among the area's former farms, while memories of early 20th-century Horsell recall cattle being driven along Cheapside to graze.

This residence is far more than a substantial family house. It is a piece of Horsell's history.

With its ancient timbers, original fireplace details, blocked bread oven, traditional brickwork and tiled roof, generous accommodation, conservatory, tennis court and private mature grounds, it combines the romance of a centuries-old English cottage with the space and flexibility required of a modern family home.

A rare opportunity to acquire a genuinely characterful historic house, with its story still visible in the fabric of the building.

Floorplan

Key Features

Late 17th-century origins
Four double bedrooms
Principal bedroom with ensuite and separate dressing room
Sitting room with exposed beams and fireplace
Dining room plus separate family room
Kitchen/breakfast room
Conservatory
Study
Mature grounds and garden circa 1 acre
Private tennis court
Large double garage with power and electric door
Separate outbuilding/work shop with power
Approximately 3,280 sq. ft total

Material Information

EPC Rating: D (61)

Council tax band: F

Local Authority: Woking Borough Council

Tenure: Freehold

Reference Number: CWG140418

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Cheapside is a highly regarded residential road within the sought-after village of Horsell, celebrated for its charming character properties, strong sense of community and excellent connectivity. The property is ideally positioned for the village’s amenities, with Horsell High Street just a short distance away, offering a selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, convenience stores and everyday essentials.

Horsell Common is also close at hand, providing an exceptional natural setting for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits. Steeped in local history, the Common is famously associated with H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds and offers an extensive network of woodland and heathland to explore.

For commuters, Woking station is approximately one mile away, providing fast and frequent rail services to London Waterloo, making the area particularly well suited to those travelling into the capital.

The area is exceptionally well served by a choice of state and independent schools, including The Horsell Village School, Horsell Church of England Junior School, Woking High School and the highly regarded Halstead St Andrew’s School.

Combining village charm, excellent schooling, convenient transport links and an abundance of beautiful open space, Cheapside provides an appealing setting for modern family life.