This 16th century home for sale is “steeped in character” and was once the village workhouse. 

Glebe House, in Pyrford, is 400 years old and is Grade II listed, with timber frames and mixed period windows. 

In the 1800s, and possibly before, the property was the village workhouse - otherwise called the ‘poorhouse’ - which housed those who were unable to support themselves. 

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The house has been extended over the years. (Savills)

The property has been updated over the years, with extensions and renovations. 

On the ground floor, there is a drawing room with a feature inglenook fireplace and exposed beams, mirroring the same features in the dining room. 

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Period features throughout include inglenook fireplaces and beamed ceilings. (Savills)

The kitchen is in the traditional farmhouse style leading to a breakfast area with two sets of French doors, a triple aspect garden room  with a vaulted beamed ceiling, and a study. 

Upstairs, there are four individually designed bedrooms, three of which have built-in storage and en-suite bathrooms, plus a family bathroom with underfloor heating. 

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The garden room. (Savills)

Outside, there are wooden gates to a York stone courtyard and off-street parking for several cars, plus a double garage with a gym above. 

There is also planning consent to convert the gym into additional living space. 

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The grounds of the property. (Savills)

The garden is laid to lawn and includes flowerbeds, mature trees and shrub borders. 

The property is being sold by estate agent Savills for a price of £2,250,000. 

Simon Ashwell, head of Savills Surrey region, commented: “Situated in the quiet village of Pyrford is Glebe House - a stunning Grade II listed family home bursting with character. Located on a country lane, this four bedroom home enjoys a semi-rural setting, sitting opposite Pyrford Golf Course and surrounded by fields and while also benefiting from a small and close knit community.

“The kitchen takes on a traditional farmhouse style and features two sets of French doors leading out to a terrace seating area and pretty side garden – ideal for entertaining. The triple aspect garden room also floods the home with light and with its vaulted beamed ceiling, log burner and leaded light windows gives an authentic country home feel. 

 “Having been extended over the years, the accommodation and large secure garden would be well suited towards a young or growing family, particularly given the number of schools nearby.”