7 bedroom detached house for sale

St Catherines Cottage is an attractive and substantial Grade II listed family home dating from the late 17th century, with later additions, and is located in the St Catherine's Conservation Area. Historical research suggests the home might have originally been a barn, but is now a well presented and spacious family home which has been further improved by the current owners. Internally, the property retains many original features, including well-proportioned rooms with high corniced ceilings, windows with shutters, open fireplaces and exposed beams.

Leading from the entrance hall are two main reception rooms, comprising an elegant drawing room with French doors which open to the garden, and an impressive dining room. Both rooms benefit from recently fitted log burners ideal for the winters months. The kitchen and breakfast room offers a double aspect with views to the front and the rear and a beautiful kitchen, installed by the current owners, and features modern shaker-style units with integrated appliances and space for everyday dining. A walk-in larder sits adjacent to the kitchen as well as a useful utility room with access to the drive and garage area. From the inner hall, stairs lead down to a basement, which is an excellent additional space for storage, a study or a playroom.

On the first floor, the attractive principal bedroom has an en suite bathroom and generous fitted wardrobes. The four further bedrooms are of good sized and there is a family bathroom and separate WC on this floor also. Stairs from the first floor landing provide access to two attic rooms with generous storage and scope for further accommodation subject to the required consents.

The house is approached from the road onto a driveway with electric wooden gates and a pedestrian gate, which leads to both properties, the detached garage, two bay carport and parking area. To the front, the gardens comprise areas of lawn, with mature trees and shrub borders screening the grounds from the road. A path leads to the side and beautiful secluded rear garden, which is mainly laid to lawn with a south-facing terrace, accessed via French doors from the drawing room. A backdrop of mature trees creates a sense of privacy on all sides. There is a useful gardeners WC in the garden.

The Coach House

Across the driveway from the house, the former Coach House opens into an open plan, newly fitted kitchen and dining room and has two bedrooms with a shower room. A charming sitting room with beams is on the first floor, and this additional space offers versatile accommodation for family members or guests. This property has previously been rented and is an ideal investment.

Summary of Accommodation

Ground Floor: Entrance hall | Dining room | Drawing room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Larder | Utility room | Guest WC | Basement
First Floor: Principal bedroom with en suite bathroom | Four further bedrooms | Family bathroom | Separate WC | Two attic rooms
Garden and Grounds: Detached garage | Two bay car port | Store | Significant driveway parking with an electric vehicle charging point | Stunning level gardens
The Coach House: Open-plan kitchen and dining room | Two bedrooms | Shower room | First floor sitting room
In all about 0.52 acres

Surrounded on three sides by the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Guildford is a popular choice for enjoying both town and country living and within 30 miles of central London. Just 320 metres from the house is the North Downs Way, with access to miles of walking routes from Winchester to Canterbury. The River Wey is also 480 metres from the house and there are lovely routes along the towpath to Guildford and also on to Shalford which has some lovely village pubs, restaurants and cafes.
Guildford provides extensive shopping, restaurants, bars, entertainment and sporting facilities, with historic buildings providing backdrops at every turn. In the centre is the medieval Guildford Castle with landscaped gardens and views from its square tower. The town hosts both a bustling Friday and Saturday market as well as a farmer's market on the first Tuesday of each month. A short walk from the property is an excellent local public house (Ye Olde Ship) serving amazing stonebaked pizzas. The house is also ideally situated only 0.8 miles from from the highly-rated Guildford County School.

Guildford's Upper High Street 0.6 miles, Guildford station 0.7 miles (from 37 minutes to London Waterloo), London Road Station
Guildford 1.4 miles (from 47 minutes to London Waterloo), A3 (Guildford southbound) 1.7 miles, A3 (Guildford northbound) 1.9 miles
M25 (Junction 10) 9.5 miles, Heathrow Airport 22.7 miles, Gatwick Airport 26.3 miles, Central London 32.7 miles
(All distances and times are approximate)