7 bed detached house for sale

Seale Lane, Puttenham, Guildford, Surrey GU3

An impressive detached family home with extensive, highly attractive accommodation and a beautiful garden, set in an idyllic village setting with stunning views across the surrounding countryside. The property features beautifully appointed accommodation, with much of the living space taking advantage of those sweeping west-facing views across Puttenham Common.

The Bumpers is a substantial detached home offering more than 3,630 sq. Ft of light-filled accommodation arranged over three floors. The property’s flexible layout includes two kitchens, providing the opportunity to divide the accommodation into a main house and an annexe, if required. The main reception room is the well-proportioned drawing room across the back of the house, with French doors and bi-folds opening onto the garden, creating a sense of space and light. The room features oak flooring and a logburner, and runs through to the spacious kitchen and dining room in a semi open-plan layout. This splendid social space has timber beams overhead and exposed brickwork, as well as wooden kitchen units, a central island and an Aga. There is also large study for private home working - possible playroom, while the eastern wing of the house has the
second kitchen, and bi-folds opening to the stunning garden room. The kitchen itself has cream fitted units to base and wall level, a range cooker and a breakfast bar, as well as a walk-in pantry and space for a
breakfast table for informal dining. The boot room and utility provide further space for home appliances and storage. The main staircase leads to the first floor, where there are five well-presented double bedrooms. These include the generous principal bedroom with its Juliet balcony, dressing area with fitted wardrobes and en suite shower room. One further bedroom has a Juliet balcony, a larger balcony and an en suite shower
room, while another has a second adjoining room, which could be used as a further bedroom, a nursery, a study or a dressing room. The first floor also has a family bathroom, while the second floor provides an additional two double bedrooms, one of which is en suite.

There is planning approval, in perpetuity, for a 45 sq m semi basement, beneath the large kitchen/dining area. Ref 08/P/01197. Planning: Prospective purchasers are advised that they should make their own enquiries of the local planning authority.

At the front of the property, security gates open onto the driveway, with parking space for several vehicles. There also is an area of lawn, bordered by established hedgerows. The garden at the side of the house takes advantage of the sweeping, open views towards Puttenham Common. It includes a sunny patio, a brick pillared gazebo with fully insulated tiled roof and floor, with electric lighting and heating providing a covered dining area, an area of lawn and at the rear, a further patio area with a small lawn and terraced gardens beyond. There is also a pond, a large vegetable garden with raised beds, a greenhouse and an orchard, as well as a large grassy paddock beyond. Outbuildings include a kennels and enclosure, two sheds and the gate house, providing further garden storage.

The property is set in the attractive village of Puttenham, within easy reach of both Guildford, Godalming and Farnham. The village has a local pub, a village hall and an Puttenham Infant School, while there are also local shops and post office in
Shackleford & Farncombe The ancient market town of Godalming is just over four miles to the southeast, offering a wide range of individual shops, restaurants, supermarkets and general amenities. Godalming boasts many wonderful locations, which include Winkworth Arboretum. Nearby leisure facilities include Bramley, Milford, Charterhouse and Hurtmore Golf Clubs along with Godalming Leisure Centre and The Charterhouse Club. Guildford is about five miles distant and has a thriving
High Street offering an eclectic range of shops and restaurants. Leisure facilities include the Surrey Sports Park and The Spectrum Sports Centre, both providing numerous sporting facilities. The Arts can be enjoyed at The Yvonne Arnaud, Electric and G theatres.