5 bed detached house for sale

Woking, Surrey GU22

Effortlessly balancing an unmistakable amount of charm with contemporary interior design, The White Cottage is a truly enchanting hidden gem that offers a wonderful example of modern life in a period property.

Encompassed by the tranquillity of idyllic gated grounds, and sitting on an impressive 0.76 acres of land, behind its picture perfect facade, the grandeur of a magnificent entrance hall with a glorious central staircase leads the way to four truly exceptional reception rooms, a superbly appointed kitchen/breakfast room, and an office/study. Five enviable bedrooms include an outstanding principal suite with a walk in wardrobe, balcony and sumptuous bathroom, while the sweeping driveway and integral garaging supply a wealth of off-road parking. Retaining an abundance of character, The White Cottage sits discreetly back from the heart of Horsell within easy reach of highly regarded schools, a mainline station and central Woking.

Sympathetically styled and presented from top to toe, soft subtle colour schemes, rich timber tones and picture perfect leaded windows blend seamlessly with deluxe finishing touches to engender a marvellously graceful yet contemporary family home.
Behind the charming covered doorway of its white washed facade the grandeur of a magnificent entrance hall instantly sets the tone for what’s to come. A stunning central staircase leading to a statuesque arched window and exceptional galleried landing imbues a wonderful feeling of height and space, while matching solid oak doors entice you to explore a brilliantly fluid ground floor.
Beautifully lit by triple aspect windows giving lovely leafy vistas, a working fireplace creates a beguiling focal point to the spacious drawing room, creating an immensely special place to relax and unwind. Effortlessly capturing your imagination, this hugely restful room looks out onto the idyllic gardens and entices you outside for lazy afternoons in the summer sun.

Across the hallway a tremendous formal dining room has all the grace and elegance you’d expect from such a prestigious abode. Impeccably framed by the sultry heritage colour of demi wood panelled walls, the herringbone patterns of its wood floor draw your eye to French doors opening onto the terrace. An exposed brick archway allows the impressive dimensions to flow into a charming snug that’s perfectly placed for after dinner drinks.

Inviting and homely, a large TV room with further French doors to the terrace has an excellent period fireplace, while an equally charming study/office with a stone fireplace proffers a fantastic environment for anyone working from home beneath its crisp white cornicing.

Linking the TV Room and dining room, an exemplary kitchen/breakfast room is undoubtedly the central hub of this extensive period cottage. Superbly appointed and positioned, this a prized place to spend time together and catch up on the day’s events while you cook. Sympathetically chosen cabinets with their traditional cup handles provide plentiful storage, while a range cooker nestles with the exposed brickwork of the chimney breast for a fantastic focal point. Sleek granite countertops wrap-around beneath metro tiles, their etched grooves flowing into under-mounted stainless steel sinks with a first class spray tap, and an integrated dishwasher and column radiator add contemporary finishing touches. A separate utility room keeps laundry appliances hidden from view and access to the integral garaging, and a cloakroom completes the ground floor.

Upstairs the wonderful galleried landing adds to the immensely easy flowing feel and sense of space, opening onto an exceptional choice of five double bedrooms. Commendably designed to produce a heavenly retreat from the hubbub of the day, a fabulously large principal bedroom has a coveted degree of storage within its walk-in wardrobe. French doors to a balcony make it easy to start the day with a morning coffee in the sunshine, while a sumptuous en suite is both luxurious and contemporary with a freestanding bathtub, floating suite and spa-like walk-in waterfall shower.

An impressive second bedroom with an en suite bathroom is perhaps ideal for teenagers and whilst two of the additional three share an excellent Jack and Jill shower room, a superior family bathroom is arranged in a refine tile setting and benefits from an inset bath with overhead shower and a stylish modern suite.

High wrought iron gates sweep open onto the walled grounds and gardens of The White Cottage immediately giving a supreme feeling of privacy and seclusion. The wide gravel driveway combines with integral garaging to supply a wealth of secure off-road parking, while a wonderful amount of foliage generates a picturesque setting.
The tranquillity continues to the rear where brilliantly broad terraces are exceptional places for al fresco dining or to simply sit back, relax and unwind while you admire the idyllic gardens that stretch out before you.

Bordered by lofty trees and hedging that give both privacy and an idyllic backdrop, an established large lawn gives every excuse for children to play, and a classic pergola is a blissful spot to hideaway from the world with a good book or your favourite podcast.

This fine property is located a short distance from Hook Heath within walking distance of Woking town centre and station. As a town, Woking is going through a radical programme of regeneration currently that is seeing it take on a far more interesting and contemporary feel. All along Commercial Way there are bars and restaurants and when the New Victoria Square development opens next year it will bring a very substantial Marks and Spencer to the town along with a Hilton Hotel, complete with a sky bar. The train station in Woking is well known for giving one of the best commutes into London that can be found in the South East with trains reaching Waterloo in roughly 25 minutes. From here there is also a very efficient coach service that runs to Heathrow Airport. There are excellent schools for all ages in the local area along with numerous highly regarded golf clubs and other leisure facilities.