At Keats Fearn Estate Agents, we are proud to introduce one of the area’s most exceptional lifestyle homes to the market — Woodside Cottage, Dockenfield, launched at £2,250,000.
Backing directly onto the breathtaking expanse of Alice Holt Forest, this is not simply another country house listing. This is a property that delivers something genuinely rare in today’s market — complete privacy, immediate access to thousands of acres of protected woodland, and the kind of setting buyers wait years to find.
Set within approximately 0.61 acres of mature grounds, Woodside Cottage occupies one of Dockenfield’s most coveted tucked-away positions. From the moment you arrive via the sweeping gravel driveway, it is clear this home offers a level of lifestyle and seclusion that is increasingly difficult to replicate.
The house itself blends timeless character with high-end contemporary living. Constructed from brick and Sussex sandstone, the property has been thoughtfully designed to maximise natural light, entertaining space and the spectacular forest backdrop.
At the heart of the home is a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining and living area — a space built for modern family life and large-scale entertaining alike. Quartz worktops, a substantial central island, premium appliances, limestone flooring and twin French doors opening onto the terraces create a seamless connection between indoors and out.
The principal suite elevates the home even further, with a Juliet balcony overlooking the forest canopy, a bespoke dressing room and a luxurious en suite designed to hotel-standard specification.
Throughout the property, the attention to detail is evident:
- Underfloor heating across the ground floor
- Premium Laufen and Roca sanitaryware
- Fully insulated garden office with fibre broadband
- Detached oak-framed double garage with substantial room above
- Activated planning permission for additional garaging and stables
- Multiple landscaped entertaining areas including sandstone terraces and elevated decking
What truly separates Woodside Cottage from competing homes, however, is the direct relationship with the forest itself. Few properties in the area can offer uninterrupted woodland access directly from the garden while still remaining within walking distance of The Blue Bell and enjoying convenient access to Farnham and the surrounding villages.
Demand for premium lifestyle homes across Surrey and Hampshire remains exceptionally strong, particularly where buyers can secure privacy, land, future potential and genuine outdoor living. Opportunities offering all four are increasingly scarce.
Woodside Cottage represents exactly the type of property high-end buyers are actively searching for — a long-term family home with scale, flexibility and an irreplaceable setting.
For further information or to arrange a private viewing, contact James Fearn and the team at Keats Fearn Estate Agents.
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