Surrey £3.95mFor a Hunters-and-heels lifestyle that requires no compromises, look to Forest Green, on the southern fringes of the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between Dorking, Guildford and Horsham. In the heart of the village, Forest Green House dates from 1750, had a makeover in the Victorian era and has now been fitted out for 21st-century family living. You get 11,500 sq ft of living space, seven main bedrooms, a two-bedroom cottage, a music room and an indoor pool. The “secret” garden, secluded by tall clipped yew hedges, would make a fabulous hideaway for the kids. The lauded Parrot pub overlooks the cricket green and its retail outlet, the Butchers Hall & Country Grocer, sells fresh local produce; walk it all…

Source: The Times June 01, 2019 23:05 UTC