Pond Road, Hook Heath, Surrey, GU22

Uplands Lodge sits on Pond Road in Hook Heath, which runs alongside Woking Golf Course. The house is not far from the clubhouse being opposite the 17th fairway. Extensively redesigned for 21st Century contemporary living by renowned architect Elspeth Beard for the present owners in 2010, this is an exceptional and unique house. Exclusively private yet flooded with light, Uplands Lodge features spectacular open plan spaces together with a great separation of living areas for the growing family. Set centrally within 0.33 acres, the property is 4500 square feet (including the garage). There are five bedrooms and mix of entertaining areas, ranging from a vast sitting room with a triple height ceiling, to a family room, office and cosy snug, accessed from an airy open plan kitchen and dining area, itself featuring a show-stopping vaulted ‘cathedral’ ceiling constructed from exposed oak beams. The kitchen boasts a selection of electronic Smeg appliances, including two ovens, induction hob, steam oven and microwave, Die Dietrich downdraft extractor and integrated fridge freezer to suit the keen cook without compromising the sleek lines of the handcrafted oak kitchen cabinetry. The sitting room has been used by the present owners for piano concerts and is a voluminous space for parties and socialising, comfortably accommodating over one hundred guests with ease. The living room opens onto brick terraces adjacent to the jewel-like indoor swimming pool. The pool complex features a changing room with shower and also opens through doors directly onto the wide terrace and landscaped lawn, which is enveloped by trees and border planting - including mature examples of magnolia, honeysuckle and rhododendron. The in-door pool has an automated ‘Covrex’ pool cover, which was installed because it is child safe (this helps to substantially reduce the risk of accidents and drowning when closed) and is filled with a high density heat insulation which saves around 65% of the heating bill compared to an uncovered pool. The rear and side gardens are both private and secluded. The front entrance, accessed through electronic gates, provides quite a spectacular street appeal, with a wall of glass fronting the galleried hall framed by well-established wisteria. There is off-street parking for at least three cars on the driveway. Pond Road is close to Heathrow (16 miles and approximately 28 minutes’ drive) and Woking Station, with direct trains into London within 24 mins at least seven times an hour at peak times. Woking station provides one of the most convenient commutes into London from Surrey. Uplands Lodge is only 1.5 miles from Woking station where there is easy and plentiful parking. The property benefits not only from proximity to Woking Golf Club but also Woking Tennis Club, one of most prestigious in Surrey. Established in 1893, Woking Golf Club is the country’s oldest heathland course. Woking Golf Course is ranked at no. 16 in England according which is substantially higher that the more famous neighbours such as the West Course at Wentworth and the Berkshire. The tennis club is about a five-minute walk and has both grass and all-weather courts. This home provides a private and secluded lifestyle only a short walk to local amenities. There are plenty of Prep Schools to choose from locally including Hoe Bridge, St Andrew’s and Lanesborough, as well as esteemed Surrey Senior Schools such as Charterhouse, Reed's, Royal Grammar School Guildford, Guildford High School, St Catherine’s and St Theresa’s. The proximity to the Surrey Hills affords a wide range of outdoor landscapes for walking and hacking. Equestrian facilities are within ten minutes’ walk of the house. Pond Road is located within a protected conservation area noted for its trees and wildlife. The property is two miles from Woking town centre with all its shopping and recreational amenities. Communications are excellent with the main line station in Woking providing a regular service into London with journey times from of 26 minutes. The A320 connects with the A3 for central London and Portsmouth whilst the M25 and M3 are also within easy reach. There are a good selection of both private and state schools in the area including Hoe Bridge, Holy Trinity, Royal Grammar, Guildford High, Lanesborough, and Tormead. For the sportsperson, you will find golf at Woking and Pyrford Golf Clubs among others and Hook Heath Tennis Club is within easy reach. There is racing at Sandown Park, sailing at Ripley, shooting at Bisley and flying at Fairoaks.