6 bed property for sale

Normandy Park, Pirbright Road, Guildford, Surrey GU3

An imposing residence with appealing period architecture and interiors which showcase a plethora of charming and characterful design details. This substantial property offers versatility and classic comfort with an outlook over parkland grounds and easy access to a wealth of local amenities.
With a stately façade, The East Wing is a handsome property with structural features including high pitched gable roofs, ornate gable trims, a columned entrance portal, lofty windows, decorative stained glass and distinctive chimney stacks. The extensive accommodation flows from a richly panelled reception hallway and is arranged over three light-filled floors. Embellished arched apertures provide connections to receptions areas, which comprise an elegant drawing room with bay recess; a formal dining room, with vast lantern skylight; a versatile-use library and an adjacent office. A first floor snug/TV room offers an enchanting alternative space for downtime which features a vaulted ceiling with exposed rafters.
Fitted with modern cabinetry, topped with stone work surfaces, the kitchen has an island unit with Belfast sink and there is ample capacity for informal dining in the adjoining breakfast area zoned beside French doors to the garden. Ancillary space is provided by a utility room, with a second utility area combined with a boot room facility which provides a spot to cast-off and store outdoor wear.
The bedroom accommodation is situated on the two upper levels, with the first floor providing three bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom with vintage-inspired fittings. The principal bedroom benefits from en suite facilities, while three additional bedrooms are located on the top floor, offering a private setting and served by a second beautifully appointed family bathroom.

The property is approached via a length of private rural roadway which extends to an area of hardstand and to the detached, timber-clad outbuilding. This comprehensive building houses garaging for sheltered parking; stable/gym; a workshop and adjacent cloakroom, as well as storage which is also provided on a level above. With a wooded backdrop, the grounds at The East Wing are mainly laid to swathes of lawn interspersed with mature and specimen trees. A paved terrace adjoins the house offering opportunities for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxation, whilst enjoying the south-easterly aspect in this tranquil rural haven.

The property is situated on the south-west fringes of the village of Normandy where local amenities include a village shop and café, a medical centre and a village hall which hosts events and activities. The surrounding landscape provides the ideal terrain for walking, running, cycling and horse-riding, whilst sports and leisure activities in the village including football, cricket, tennis, bowls and archery. Nearby Farnham offers a good range of services, whilst Guildford provides comprehensive shopping, recreational and cultural facilities including The Surrey Sports Park, G Live and the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Both the A31 and the A3 are easily accessible, giving access into London, to the M25, the airports and the South Coast. Railway services can be accessed at nearby Wanborough, with Guildford main line station providing a fast service to London Waterloo. There is an excellent range of well-regarded state and independent schooling in the vicinity.