A Surrey manor formerly owned by a novelist and film director whose lavish parties included Sir Roger Moore on the guest list has gone on sale for £3.95million.
Fredley Manor is set in the North Surrey Hills near Dorking and was famed for its extravagant gatherings where invitees included the James Bond star.
The 16th century 5,464sqft, Grade II listed mansion was owned by Australian author and film producer James Clavell between 1970 and 1990.
It boasts six stunning bedrooms with period wooden beam features, all of which have access to an en-suite or adjoining additional bathroom.
Fredley Manor in Surrey is going on sale for £3.95million and was formerly owned by James Clavell who held lavish parties with guests including James Bond star Sir Roger Moore
The manor has six bedrooms with period wooden beam features, all of which have access to an en-suite or adjoining additional bathroom.
The country-style farmhouse kitchen comes with an aga, large island and breakfast sink and more wooden beams
The large 22ft 4in by 18ft 4in wooden-panelled sitting room has plenty of light and comes with blue carpeting
Fredley Manor was owned by author, screenwriter, director and producer James Clavell between 1970 and 1990. Clavell was a favourite and friend of James Bond actor Sir Roger Moore, who regularly visited the house
The property also has huge country-style farmhouse kitchen with aga, large island and Belfast sink, drawing room, study and stunning panelled dining room.
Within its 20 acre grounds it boasts a swimming pool, paddock and woodland, all with 20 acres of grounds.
House Partnership said: ‘Fredley Manor is an extremely attractive Grade II listed country house situated in the wonderful rural surroundings of the North Surrey Hills within walking distance of the village and pub.
‘It enjoys far reaching views over the lower slopes of Boxhill and it is surrounded by acres of National Trust Land.’
In the 20 acre grounds, the house has a large hedge-lined swimming pool, paddock and woodland
One of the many ensuite luxurious bathrooms features red decor, with a bath, his and her sink and shower
The property also boasts drawing room, study and stunning panelled dining room (above)
The swimming pool measures 7ft 2in by 13ft 3in and the house comes with a large barn garage
Clavell authored the screenplays for The Great Escape and The Fly and also directed the Sidney Poitier classic To Sir, With Love.
He was most famous for his work as a novelist, authoring the Asian Saga series, which Bond star Sir Roger Moore was a fan of.
Sir Roger told The Independent: ‘I love James Clavell for his accuracy of detail in all his work.
‘He became a friend of mine and I acquired the rights to Tai-Pan with a view to producing a film.’
Clavell’s manor parties included the Bond actor as well as JR Ewing, the star of Dallas as Larry Hagman.
Fredley Manor was originally a cottage on the Fredley Manor estate and was sold many times between 1571 and 1803.
Between 1797 and 1835 London hatter Richard Sharp entertained politicians and poets at the house, including Sir Walter Scott, William Wordsworth and Samuel Coleridge.
Despite its secluded location, the property has excellent links to London via the A24, and is just a short distance from Sandown, Epsom, Kempton, Ascot and Goodwood
The house has far reaching views over the lower slopes of Boxhill and it is surrounded by acres of National Trust Land.
It is just in the North Surrey Hills two miles away from Dorking and 21 miles from Heathrow and Gatwick Airports
Fredley Manor is 5,464sqft in total, with three main floors and a cellar. It features a reception as you enter the building
Despite its secluded location, the property has excellent links to London via the A24, and is just a short distance from Sandown, Epsom, Kempton, Ascot and Goodwood.
The house is two miles away from Dorking and 21 miles from Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.
It is on the market with House Partnership.