Shamley Green, Guildford GU5

A stunning 4 bedroom detached family home set in the heart of the much sought after quintessential village of Shamley Green.

The property is accessed through a five-bar gate and benefits from a large parking area for four to five cars. The covered porch shelters the oak front door.    

The entrance hall adjoins to all the main reception areas, the first being the light and elegant 19’ sitting room with a characterful brick fireplace and windows to the front of the property.   Double doors from the hallway open into the family room, previously used as the dining room.  The 21’ kitchen/dining room forms the heart of the home with a door to the outside, a central island, an open fireplace and an Aga whilst the utility room provides an oven for use in the summertime.   There is a stunning conservatory that effortlessly flows from the kitchen/dining room with wonderful views over the gardens.

On the first floor there are four bedrooms. The master suite affords views to the front of the property and features a vanity area, fitted wardrobes and an ensuite bath/shower room. The remaining 3 bedrooms all have fitted wardrobes, two of which enjoy views over the rear gardens. The family bathroom completes the upstairs accommodation.

Outside, the garden is a wonderful space, complimented by mature shrubs and plants and enjoying two terrace seating areas.  There are also two sheds, a greenhouse and a vegetable patch.

The Cottage is situated in the heart of this quintessential English village in the favoured Surrey Hills (AONB).   Shamley Green is a semi-rural village which, with its cluster of period houses, two inns, coffee shop, hairdressers, village store/post office, all sited around the village green, conveniently caters for your everyday needs.  There are many good schools in the area, both state and private, including Wonersh and Shamley Green Infant School and Longacre Prep School, which are both within walking distance of the property.  Surrounded by miles of open countryside there are excellent opportunities for walking and riding on Farley Heath, Blackheath and Winterfold.

The larger village of Cranleigh is just a short drive away, where the high street offers a variety of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities including two supermarkets, a butcher, a fishmonger, an M&S Food Hall, as well as a library and leisure centre.  The village is also home to several excellent pubs and coffee shops with outside seating for an alfresco break.

The historic market town of Guildford is 5 miles to the north, with its quaint cobbled High Street and picturesque riverside scenes.   Guildford offers excellent shopping with three covered shopping centres, restaurants and recreational activities.   The modern Surrey Sports Park & Spectrum Leisure Centre both cater to those who enjoy sports, whilst the theatres and Odeon cinema provide great entertainment.  London Waterloo can be reached in approximately 37 minutes by a fast train service from Guildford’s mainline station, whilst access to the A3 is close at hand, connecting with the M25 road network, putting Heathrow and Gatwick international airports within easy reach, as well as central London.