Detached house for sale in Hascombe Road, Godalming, Surrey GU8

A beautifully presented detached four/five-bedroom character house located in the desirable Munstead area with a fantastic westerly-facing garden and views into the fields beyond. In all 0.5 acres.

Hastead House is set far back from the road and is approached through double electric wooden gates onto an expansive gravel driveway with double garage, which provides ample parking for many vehicles.

A charming arched porch opens into a large entrance hall with high ceilings, leading to multiple reception rooms and the kitchen. At the front of the house is a cloakroom, a study/bedroom, and a large family room that enjoys south-facing views onto the side garden. The main drawing room benefits from a cosy wood burner and is dual aspect with natural sunlight flooding in through a bay window to the west and double doors to the south. The kitchen offers space for many fitted units, as well as a dishwasher and an American fridge/freezer. There is overhead lighting above the central island and room for a range cooker. As you step down into the dining area, you will notice Velux windows above, which bring plenty of natural light into the room, and double doors open onto an attractive terrace. A handy utility room provides plenty of space for a washing machine, tumble dryer, and another access point to the garden.

A wide staircase leads up to the first floor with open landing space and access to four double bedrooms, a fifth bedroom/study, a luxurious family bathroom, complete with his and her sinks, and a large walk-in shower. The principal bedroom provides incredible views through the Juliet balcony over the garden and fields beyond, as well as an en-suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe. Above is a vast boarded loft space with previous planning permission to convert into an additional suite. (Ref: Wa/2016/1949).

The impressive rear garden has a wide, level lawn, a large, paved terrace area, well stocked herbaceous borders and mature hedging all around. It also benefits from multiple storage sheds and a log store. Nearby there are many footpaths which lead onto beautiful countryside within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Additionally, Winkworth Arboretum is just moments away with its renowned bluebell woods, lake and stunning views over Surrey.

Hastead House occupies a beautiful position on the rural outskirts of Godalming town. This attractive market town provides a good range of amenities, including supermarkets, banks, bars, and restaurants, in addition to a mainline station offering a fast and frequent service to London Waterloo, with journey times from about 39 minutes. A more extensive range of shopping, leisure, and cultural amenities is available at Guildford. There is a wide choice of state and private schools in the area, including St Edmund’s, Busbridge School and Godalming College, which are all close by. Road communications are excellent, with easy access to the A3 for London and the south and the M25 for the airports and national motorway network. Nearby is the Holloway Hill recreation ground, which is a fantastic multi-use facility with playing fields, a Pavilion, a play park, and a car park. This is a great community asset and serves many people and clubs, whether for formal sporting activities, boot camps, or more informal use as an open space. Further recreational opportunities in the area include well-equipped sports centers at both Godalming and Guildford and country sports at several local venues. In addition, the surrounding countryside offers excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and riding.

Godalming station: 1.5 miles (London Waterloo from 39 mins), Guildford: 5.1 miles (London Waterloo from 32 mins), A3: 4 miles, M25 (J10): 16 miles<br /><br />