Detached house for sale in The Mount, Guildford, Surrey GU2

82 The Mount is a light and airy family house with large windows and generously sized rooms. Built in 1966, it has been comprehensively modernised throughout, and now offers a welcoming home in an elevated leafy setting, with lovely views in two directions, yet ideally located for access to the town. Steps lead up from the road, passing the garage to an attractive area of front garden and the front door. The property benefits from vacant possession.

The front overlooks the open space of Guildford’s historic cemetery, and through the trees the beautiful hills of the Chantries can be glimpsed. From the rear, views extend over Guildford, and even as far as Ascot and London. The front door opens into a spacious hallway which, with the sitting room and study/dining room, feature the original parquet floor. The carefully designed kitchen uses shaker doors and incorporates attractive granite worktop. Upstairs, the accommodation comprises four double bedrooms and a bathroom. The property is set between maintained front and rear gardens, with patios well placed to enjoy the sunshine. The property is offered with the benefit of no onward chain.

The Mount is a well known residential street in the heart of Guildford, approximately 1000m from the High Street and within close proximity to Guildford Railway Station. Guildford has a frequent service to London Waterloo, with journey times from about 35 minutes. The A3 provides a direct route to London and the south coast, linking at Wisley with the M25 for the airports and the national motorway network.

There is a good selection of schools in the area, including Guildford County School, George Abbott, St. Nicholas, Holy Trinity, The Royal Grammar School, Guildford High School, Tormead and The Royal Grammar Prep School.

Guildford High Street is known for its charming and traditional feel with views towards the surrounding hills. There are a number of independent shops and restaurants with a House of Fraser, Waitrose and a Marks and Spencer department store. Recreational opportunities include theatres, a multiplex cinema and the G Live entertainment venue.

Guildford lies on the northern edge of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering miles of walking, cycling and riding country.