5 bed detached house for sale

Guildford, Surrey GU3

Once the stable block to Westwood Place, Buckhurst has been exquisitely transformed into a grand country residence, blending impressive architectural design with chic contemporary interiors. Parquet flooring flows gracefully throughout the ground floor, creating a seamless connection between the spacious rooms. The accommodation includes an elegant reception room with arched windows and a stone fireplace, a leisure room featuring a bar and bay recess, a gym, and a formal dining room ideal for hosting gatherings. Adjacent to these areas, an open aperture leads to a modern kitchen/breakfast room with sleek cabinetry, integrated appliances, and an island unit that forms a natural division to a cozy seating area nestled in a curved alcove. French doors open to the outside, enhancing the connection between the interior and the terrace.

Two staircases lead to the first floor, where the refined design continues. The upper level comprises five en suite bedrooms, a study, and a utility room. The principal bedroom offers a luxurious retreat, complete with a spacious dressing room and an en suite bathroom. Both the master and the second bedroom open to a west-facing balcony. The property also features a studio/golf simulator outbuilding, and additional amenities include a kitchen and shower room beside the pool terrace, further enhancing the versatility of this exceptional home.

The property is approached via timber gates, set within curved brick walls, leading to a long driveway that brings you to the front of the house. The front garden is framed by a sweeping oval lawn dotted with specimen trees. At the rear of the house, an impressive paved terrace runs the full width, flanked by striking geometric planted beds that lead to a fabulous outdoor pool area with ample lounging space. A raised terrace with an outdoor kitchen is accessed by a series of steps, providing an ideal space for alfresco dining and entertaining. Beyond the terrace, a large lawn stretches out to post-and-rail fencing, offering uninterrupted views over adjoining paddocks and the open countryside, with wooded terrain in the distance.

Located on the southwest edge of Normandy village, the property benefits from local amenities, including a village shop, café, medical centre, and a village hall that hosts various events. The surrounding landscape is perfect for outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, running, and horse-riding, while the village offers a range of sports activities including football, cricket, tennis, bowls, and archery. Nearby Farnham offers a variety of services, and Guildford is home to excellent shopping, cultural, and recreational facilities, including the Surrey Sports Park, G Live, and the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.

The property is well-connected, with easy access to the A31 and A3, providing routes to London, the M25, airports, and the South Coast. Railway services from nearby Wanborough and Guildford mainline station offer direct links to London Waterloo. Excellent schools in the area include Charterhouse, Prior’s Field, St. Catherine’s, Cranleigh, Aldro, and St. Hilary’s School.