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"With its exposed timber beams, wood floors and traditional latch doors, this enchanting character detached family home retains an abundance of charm and has planning permission in place to extend it further. Nestled within idyllic gardens of circa 0.3 acres, but within a very short distance of Guildford s cobbled high street. Its well presented interior offers a fantastic opportunity to be refreshed to reflect your own needs and lifestyle. Behind a distinguished double fronted facade, a light filled layout, with picturesque river vistas and offering an excellent sense of space. With two reception rooms, four bedrooms, a contemporary summerhouse garden office, and driveway parking.

Sitting in an elevated position that offers a sense of privacy and tranquil vistas of the River Wey, this Guildford home instantly creates a welcoming feel. Behind the leaded windows and timber framed covered doorway, a considered layout offers an outstanding amount of flexibility. Well maintained and presented throughout, this inviting property offers a blank canvas that can easily be refreshed and tailored to suit your own sense of style.

Step inside the central entrance hall and you ll find the rich timber tones of wood floors and traditional latch doors beneath an enviable wealth of exposed beams. Designed to allow the gardens to add a tranquil backdrop, a wonderful double aspect sitting room is beautifully filled with light. Generously proportioned for everyone to relax and spend time together, cool white walls lend a crisp classic contrast to the warmth of the exposed beams and wood floor, and while a distinguished fireplace is a homely focal point, contemporary aluminium framed bi fold doors sit within floor to ceiling bay windows creating a seamless connection with the south facing terrace.

The period features continue across the hallway in a formal dining room that s equally light and bright, perfect for both family meals and evenings spent catching up with friends over dinner. The large country kitchen easily accommodates a central breakfast table or island and offers a wealth of storage and workspace. Its terracotta floor lends a rustic dash of colour, and a butler sink is a notable finishing touch, a doorway makes it easy to step out into the gardens for a morning coffee. A cloakroom completes the ground floor.

An exceptional dark wood staircase curves its way upstairs where four impressively sized bedrooms with lovely views of the river and the greenery of the landscape. Natural light tumbles into a principal bedroom from its duo of leaded windows giving a calm and restful feel, while its fitted wardrobes supply ample storage. Sophisticated yet also family friendly a fabulous bathroom adds a contemporary twist to its period surroundings. Sympathetically styled with an encaustic patterned floor and stone tiled walls, its excellent suite includes an inset bath with an overhead shower, a stylish countertop basin and a sleek wall hung towel radiator. A separate WC offers prized convenience to a busy household.

Step out from the contemporary bi fold doors of the sitting room onto a brilliantly broad south facing decked and paved terrace that effortlessly engenders an easy flowing extension of this Guildford home. Ideally sized for al fresco entertaining or simply sitting back and relaxing in the sun, it offers a secluded spot to admire the landscaped gardens that stretch out before you. Bordered by the curves of raised white rendered flowerbeds with feature trees and foliage, an established lawn has space for children to play and flows down to a garden office summerhouse that supplies a peaceful retreat and hideaway from the world outside behind a trio of statuesque firs. Its bi fold doors open onto a further decked terrace, and an adjoining store room has handy space for bikes and barbeques.

A private driveway at the side of the property has off road parking for two vehicles. Great Quarry location makes it ideal for a selection of highly regarded schools, a choice of golf clubs and the mainline station.

Local Area

Guildford is the historic and vibrant County Town of Surrey renowned for its excellent shopping together with its comprehensive range of social, recreational and educational facilities. There are two theatres, G Live the contemporary state of the art entertainment and concert hall, an Odeon cinema and the Surrey Sports Park. Guildford is a gateway to some of the most stunning scenery in the South East of England and forms part of the Surrey Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty.

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