Detached house for sale in Warwicks Bench, Guildford, Surrey GU1.

Garden Court is a magnificent Grade II listed house in the heart of the town enjoying impressive views. The property was built in 1913 by M. H. Baillie- Scott in 17th century vernacular style, with gardens thoughtfully designed by Gertrude Jekyll.
The house features outstanding brick elevations, exposed timbers and rendering with leaded windows under a tiled roof. Internally the property enjoys character features including fine oak joinery, with a magnificent staircase, beamed ceilings and oak panelling.
The reception halls runs the length of the house with the principal reception rooms facing south with far-reaching views across the secluded gardens, Shalford Meadows to St Catherine's Chapel, and the North Downs beyond. The outstanding drawing room enjoys a feature open fireplace, oak panelling, and wood flooring, while the beautifully fitted kitchen has integrated appliances, a range cooker, a Quooker tap and pantry cupboard and generous space for dining.

On the first floor, the bedroom accommodation is well-arranged with the principal bedroom suite enjoying a feature fireplace, exposed beams and an en suite bathroom and dressing room. The dressing room offers flexible accommodation, which could be rearranged as an adjoining nursery or study to the principal bedroom. The six further bedrooms, family bathroom and two additional shower rooms are arranged over the first and second floors and all have been neutrally decorated, some of which have original wood flooring and views through the leaded windows.

The external store rooms on the lower ground floor could be converted to create a gym or substantial wine cellar. The current owners have completed an extensive renovation project on the house, to maintain and enhance this beautiful Grade II listed home. Planning permission has been granted for additional internal work which would allow an incoming purchaser to make their own mark on this historic property.

Garden Court is approached via metal electric gates on brick/stone pillars. A long drive leads to a parking area with space for several cars and garaging for three cars. The front gardens are secluded and enclosed with a further gate from the parking that leads to steps providing access to a lower level with small pond, lawn area and front door. Access around both sides of the house lead to the rear gardens, which are compartmented into three areas. The immediate rear garden enjoys a large terrace across the back of the house, providing a delightful space to enjoy the views while dining al fresco or entertaining. Beyond the terrace is a spacious lawn bordered by mature hedges, raised beds and a variety of fruit trees, including apple, pear, damson, cherry and fig.

Ground Floor: Reception hall | Open plan kitchen and dining room | Drawing room | Study | Family room | Reading room | Wine store | Laundry and boot room | Two cloakrooms
First & Second Floors: Principal bedroom suite with dressing room, which could double as a nursery or study, and en suite bathroom | Six further bedrooms
Family bathroom | Two shower rooms
Gardens and Grounds: Parking for several cars | Car barn for two cars | Single garage | External store rooms
In all about 0.8 acres

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, in addition is Guildford House, a 17th century town home, providing a gallery with rotating exhibitions. The town hosts both a bustling weekly street market and farmer's market on the first Tuesday of each month. The Guildford mainline railway station provides a service to Waterloo in approximately 32 minutes. The A3 can be accessed at Guildford, reaching the coast, London and the M25 for Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Garden Court is located in the heart of Guildford, yards from the high street with its extensive range of shops and restaurants and outstanding independent schools. Within the town are two theatres and only a short walk from the property is access onto The Chantries, Pewley Down and the North Downs Way with over 300 acres of some of the country's finest countryside with extensive walking routes, trail running and bridleways leading to St Martha's Hill, Box Hill and Leith Hill.

Guildford High Street 0.4 miles
Royal Grammar School (Boys) 0.6 miles; Royal Grammar Preparatory School 1.2 miles, Guildford High School (Girls) 1 mile, Tormead School (Girls) 1.4 miles
Trains: Guildford mainline 1 mile (London Waterloo from 32 minutes), London Road Guildford 1 mile (London Waterloo from 48 minutes)
Roads: A3 Northbound 1.8 miles A3 Southbound 2.3 miles, M25 (Wisley Junction 10) 8.9 miles
Airports: London Heathrow 22.1 miles, London Gatwick 25.1 miles
(All distances and times are approximate)