Julian Palmer has lived in this house, built around 1920, for 27 years. "I love the large rooms, the beautiful garden and the picturesque surrounding countryside famous for its walks through the Hurtwood," Mr. Palmer says. "300 yards away from the nearest road, the garden is private and blissfully quiet. Sitting in the very colorful garden on a sunny spring day is quite a treat."
There are five bedrooms, three bathrooms and four reception rooms.
Over the past two decades, Mr. Palmer has modified the 3,671-square-foot house, extending the kitchen and bedrooms.
"The Hurtwood is a beautiful part of Surrey, ideal for cycling or long lazy walks enjoying the best nature has to offer," Mr. Palmer says.
Just outside the village of Peaslake, near Guildford, the house is 30 minutes by train to central London.
There are a swimming pool and two tennis courts in the mature gardens. The house is listed with Hamptons International at £2 million ($3.1 million).
