Wonersh Common, Wonersh

Apartment 3, Little Tangley is a charming and well-presented property, it occupies an envious position, in a peaceful spot just outside the village and is approached by a long drive. The original house was built in 1656 and in 1822 the house was increased in size to accommodate James Butcher and his 21 children. Lutyens arrived in 1890 where he completed the works by adding 2 large wings. In 1952 the property was converted into 10 apartments, which is how Little Tangley is still presented today.

On entering from the main house, you are welcomed by a large entrance hall with a beautiful oak staircase. A double front door goes into the apartment’s private hallway, which leads into a magnificent drawing room with an open fireplace and views across the gardens and pond. The kitchen has been custom-made and is very well-appointed, with space for a breakfast table.

Two good size double bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room and one that is close to the family bathroom, make this a well-planned home.

Without doubt, the gardens are a very special part of Little Tangley with several magnificent trees dating back hundreds of years which can be seen from all parts of the grounds. The main planting and terraces were planned by Gertrude Jekyll, working alongside Lutyens who created many of the steps that lead to the upper terraces. Each apartment has a plot for a summer house, most have been erected but apartment 3 has a plot ready to accommodate this. Walking is plentiful from Little Tangley, a garden gate goes straight onto a footpath that takes you onto Blackheath with miles of glorious open countryside.

Wonersh is a delightful old-world village with period houses and cottages lining the village street. It has a good general store/post office, a hugely popular gastro pub, doctor’s surgery, pharmacy, church, and cricket green. Bramley village, with its wide range of local shops, is very close by. Wonersh is surrounded by lovely countryside, wonderful walks on Chinthurst Hill, and adjoining Blackheath.

The County Town of Guildford, with its famous cobbled High Street, offers excellent shopping, covered shopping precincts, and many leading stores, restaurants, and recreational facilities.

For the commuter by rail, Guildford mainline station has a fast service to London Waterloo whilst the A3 provides excellent road links to the M25 thus putting the south coast, Heathrow and Gatwick International airports, and central London within easy reach.

There are several excellent schools in the vicinity include Guildford High, Tormead, and Royal Grammar School in Guildford and Longacre, St Hilary’s, St. Catherine’s, Prior’s Field, Charterhouse, and Cranleigh School in the surrounding villages.

For the golf enthusiast the Bramley 18-hole golf course is 1.5 miles away.