Detached house for sale in Compton, Nr Guildford, Surrey GU3

This charming character detached home has 16th century origins and has undergone significant and sympathetic extensions over the past 150 years, more recently the current owners extending the ground floor as well as creating annexed living accommodation. The cottage enjoys 200ft gardens and paddocks extending to 1.5 acres.

Location

Compton village adjoins open farmland and is surrounded by the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The A3 provides the principal north/south route for London and the south coast and connects with the M25, giving access for Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Farncombe train station is a short drive and provides a frequent main line rail connection to London or alternatively Guildford has services to the city in 40 minutes. The attractive country town of Godalming provides a very good range of shopping for daily needs and Guildford offers a more comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities.

Description

The Old Forge retains many original character features positively contrasted by the luxury kitchen, garden room and annexed accommodation. The front door opens to a beamed dining room with access to two further reception rooms, towards the rear the modern shaker kitchen leads to the garden room, dual aspect bi-fold doors lead to the 200ft garden. Upstairs, the main bedroom is of generous proportions with vaulted ceiling and accompanied by three further bedrooms and a bathroom. The living accommodation extends to a total of 1,700 sq. Ft, spread across two floors. Outside, the property is approached by a driveway for several cars. The private garden extends to over 200ft comprising a formal garden with a paved terrace giving access to the gym and annexe, To the rear of the property is a 1.5 acre field with separate access to The Street.