5 bed detached house for sale

Guildford, Surrey GU1

This contemporary detached family home, on Abbot Road offers 2,468 sq ft of versatile accommodation arranged across two levels. Designed with a split-level layout, the property provides well-balanced space for both family living and entertaining. The property sits at the end of Abbot Road on what is a private section of the no-through road.

On the first floor, the centrepiece of the house is the impressive open plan kitchen, living and dining room, measuring almost 50 ft in length. With semi-vaulted ceilings, polished tiled floors and extensive glazing to two elevations, this is a bright and airy space that flows seamlessly onto the balcony. The kitchen is fitted with high gloss units, granite work surfaces, a central island and a breakfast bar, complemented by a range of integrated appliances. This level also features the principal bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom, offering well-arranged family accommodation.

The ground floor provides excellent versatility, with two additional bedrooms, a shower room, utility room and study, ideal for working from home. A substantial cinema room and a gym add to the leisure and lifestyle appeal of this unique property. The ground floor layout also allows for the possibility of creating a self-contained suite if required.

Externally, the house enjoys driveway parking for two cars at the front. To the rear, the landscaped garden is terraced into the hillside, offering different levels of seating areas and entertaining spaces. A wide expanse of decking with integrated seating and pergola provides a private retreat, while mature shrubs and trees create a sense of seclusion and tranquillity.

The property occupies a private elevated setting just 300 metres from Guildford town centre and within half a mile of the mainline station, which offers a frequent service to London Waterloo in approximately 38 minutes. The property is situated in close proximity to excellent local schools; catchment for Guildford County School, Holy Trinity Junior School, Pewley Down Infant School, as well as private schools including The Royal Grammar School, Guildford High School and Tormead School. The surrounding area provides riverside walks along the Wey, access to Racks Close and excellent connections via the A3 to London, Heathrow and Gatwick.

This freehold home benefits from gas central heating, some underfloor heating and triple glazing throughout, offering both comfort and efficiency. A distinctive modern home, it combines flexible living space with an exceptional location close to all that Guildford has to offer.