5 bed detached house for sale

Wanborough, Guildford, Surrey GU3

A beautifully presented five-bedroom detached home in a sought-after semi-rural Wanborough setting with landscaped gardens backing onto open countryside.

Description
Nestled in a highly sought-after semi-rural setting in Wanborough, close to Guildford (5 miles) and Farnham (7 miles), this beautifully presented five bedroom detached home offers an exceptional blend of character, space and modern family living, all set within mature landscaped gardens backing onto open countryside.

The property immediately impresses with its attractive façade, combining traditional red brick elevations with striking timber-clad detailing, and is approached via a gravel driveway providing ample parking alongside a double garage. It benefits from newly installed double glazed UPVC windows offering low maintenance and good energy conservation.

The ground floor is thoughtfully arranged, centred around a welcoming entrance hall. To the front, the triple aspect principal sitting room provides a generous reception space with a bay window. To the rear, the property opens out into a spacious kitchen/breakfast room, crafted by Seymours, well proportioned and ideal for everyday living, which flows directly into a large orangery overlooking the garden.

A separate dining room sits adjacent, creating an excellent layout for both entertaining and family use. Further ground floor accommodation includes a study, ideal for home working, along with a bright utility room with a vaulted glazed roof, a boot room, and cloakroom, providing practical day-to-day functionality. The integral double garage offers additional storage and parking.

Upstairs, the accommodation continues to impress with five well-sized bedrooms - four double and one single - arranged around a central landing.

The principal bedroom enjoys a stunning outlook over the garden and surrounding greenery, creating a calm and private retreat, benefitting from fitted storage and well-appointed en-suite bathroom. Bedroom two is another king sized room with attached en-suite bathroom, ideal as a guest suite. Bedrooms three and five provide additional family accommodation with large fitted wardrobes. Bedroom four is a further double room and is notably spacious at 18’4 in length, offering flexibility as an additional reception room or workspace if required. The first floor is served by a family shower room alongside the en-suite bathrooms, completing a practical and well-considered layout suited to family living.

Overall, the property offers a rare combination of well-proportioned, beautifully appointed rooms, flexible living space and excellent flow, complemented by its strong connection to the garden and surrounding countryside.

The rear garden is a key feature, mainly laid to level lawn with mature borders, trees and established planting providing privacy and structure. A paved terrace surrounds the house, ideal for relaxation and outdoor dining, with access from the kitchen, orangery and utility room.

The garden backs onto open fields, giving an idyllic rural outlook and an increased sense of space while enjoying a favourable south-westerly aspect, benefiting from good afternoon and evening sunlight.

Location
Field View Cottage is situated in the historic rural hamlet of Wanborough, with a 13th Century Church, a 15th Century Manor House and the oldest Tithe Barn in England. A vibrant and friendly community, it offers a picturesque setting on the outskirts of Guildford, surrounded by open countryside and protected farmland.

The village offers a peaceful, semi-rural lifestyle while remaining conveniently positioned for access to nearby towns and transport links. Guildford town centre is within easy reach, providing a wide range of shopping, dining and leisure facilities, along with a mainline railway station offering fast services to London Waterloo while the pretty towns of Godalming and Farnham are also within 8 miles. The A3 and M3 are easily accessible, giving excellent road connections to London, the M25 and the South Coast.

The area is well-regarded for its selection of both state and independent schools, including The Royal Grammar School, Guildford High School, Guildford County and George Abbott, making it particularly appealing for families.

There are also numerous nearby footpaths, bridleways and open green spaces, ideal for walking, cycling and enjoying the surrounding Surrey countryside.

Overall, the location combines the charm and tranquillity of village living with the convenience of strong transport links and access to Guildford’s amenities.

Square Footage: 2,538 sq ft