7 bed detached house for sale

Westwood Lane, Wanborough, Guildford GU3

Built circa 1900, this impressive and beautifully presented Arts and Crafts property offers a rare combination of original architectural character, generous proportions and sophisticated modern decoration. Set behind private gates and approached via a porte cochere gravel driveway, the property immediately creates a sense of arrival. A striking central water fountain provides an elegant focal point, framed by the surrounding grounds and the property's original architecture.

The property has been thoughtfully enhanced over the years, retaining a wealth of charming original features. Particularly appealing is the opportunity to further extend and adapt the accommodation, with planning permission currently granted under reference pp-14088068, offering the new owner the potential to enhance and tailor the property to suit their individual requirements.
An impressive arched doorway opens into an extensive and welcoming central entrance hall. Original parquet flooring extends throughout much of the ground floor, linking the principal reception spaces. At the rear of the entrance hall lies the superb kitchen, designed in a timeless Shaker style, the kitchen centres around a substantial sandstone island, whilst granite worktops provide both durability and an elegant finish. This room is particularly impressive for its sense of space and light, enjoying a double aspect and a wonderful connection with the gardens. The extensive dining room is a particularly impressive reception space, offering ample room to accommodate a large social gathering. Two attractive bay windows flood the room with natural light whilst adding architectural interest and a wonderful sense of proportion. To the right of the central entrance hall is the exceptionally spacious sitting room that benefits from a remarkable quadruple aspect together with a substantial log burner provides a cosy focal point during the colder months. To the left of the main entrance hall is a spacious and exceptionally convenient ground floor shower room, ideal for both family living and guests. Adjacent is a well-appointed utility room providing practicality with a wealth of character. Particularly charming is the property's historic bell feature, adding a glimpse into the building's past. Adding further flexibility to the accommodation is a separate wing which offers an excellent degree of privacy and could be particularly well suited to older children, guests or those requiring a dedicated bedroom area away from the principal reception accommodation. The wing includes a generously proportioned ground floor double bedroom, providing convenient and versatile accommodation. A staircase rises to the first floor, where two further substantial double bedrooms can be found, together with a contemporary and well-appointed shower room.

Ascending the main staircase from the impressive entrance hall, the sense of space and scale continues on the first floor. The landing is generously proportioned and provides access to four beautifully presented bedrooms. Engineered oak flooring runs throughout the first-floor accommodation, providing a warm finish. Bedrooms two, three and four are all wonderfully spacious bedrooms and considerable flexibility, with bedroom two having en suite facilities. Bedroom three and four are served by a substantial and recently replaced family bathroom, designed with a serene and relaxing aesthetic. The principal bedroom is quite simply exceptional. Magnificent in scale and beautifully presented, this wonderfully proportioned room provides a truly impressive private sanctuary within the house. The suite is further complemented by an equally impressive dedicated dressing room, offering excellent space for extensive storage. Completing this outstanding suite is a recently replaced, exceptionally spacious en suite bathroom, providing a wonderfully luxurious and tranquil retreat.

The grounds of this wonderful home are every bit as impressive as the property itself, extending to approximately two acres and providing a remarkable combination of privacy, natural beauty and established landscape.
The gardens have been thoughtfully arranged into a number of distinct areas, each offering its own character and purpose. Immediately surrounding the house is a generous lawned area, providing an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining and family activities.
Beyond this, the larger principal garden is exceptionally private and secluded. Mature trees form a natural boundary around much of the grounds. The established borders and swathes of fritillaries provide spectacular seasonal colour.
To the rear of the garden a lake is arranged in three separate sections, each connected by a small and wonderful idyllic footbridge.