3 bed country house for sale

Sweetwater Lane, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey GU5

This charming 1920’s three-bedroom detached home sits just a stone’s throw from the village green. With two welcoming reception rooms, a stylish kitchen, garage, and a generous garden, it offers versatile living today with further potential to extend (STPP).

Built in the late 1920s, this delightful, detached family home combines timeless character with modern comfort. Immaculately presented, Hillcrest sits on a peaceful residential road, just a short stroll (260 metres) from the heart of the village and its picturesque cricket green. A generous private driveway with ample parking leads to an elegant brick-arched entrance, warmly welcoming you inside.

At the front of the home, the kitchen has been fitted in a classic neutral shaker style. With a built-in eye-level oven, integrated dishwasher, and thoughtfully designed storage throughout, it’s a practical yet inviting space. The layout leaves room for a cosy breakfast table, perfect for morning coffee. A connecting door provides access to the tandem-length garage, offering convenience and flexibility.

Moving through the entrance hall, you’ll find a study nook ideal for working from home, before entering the dining room. This bright and uplifting space features a box bay window framing beautiful views across the terrace and lawn beyond—perfect for gatherings with family and friends. Flowing from here, the sitting room feels both spacious and welcoming, with double-width doors opening directly onto the garden. A stylish ground-floor shower room completes the downstairs accommodation.

Upstairs, there are two generous double bedrooms, a comfortable single, and a well-appointed family bathroom.

The rear garden is undoubtedly one of Hillcrest’s most enchanting features. A wide terrace, partially shaded by a pergola, creates a wonderful spot for summer dining and entertaining. Beyond, an expansive lawn bordered by mature planting and herbaceous beds invites children to play and adults to unwind. Towards the far end lies a true gardener’s paradise, with lovingly cultivated fruit trees—including apples and specimen varieties—alongside raised vegetable beds, a greenhouse, and a timber shed. This unique blend of beauty and productivity gives the garden a real soul.
The home has already benefited from a rear extension yet still offers exciting potential for further development to the side or rear (subject to consents). Throughout, it is clear the property has been meticulously cared for, ready for its next custodian to add their own chapter to its story.

Set within grounds of approximately 0.16 acres, Hillcrest is a rare opportunity—a characterful home with space to grow, in a truly special village setting.

Hillcrest is situated in the heart of the popular village of Shamley Green, a highly sought-after and picturesque Surrey village. The village has a newly enlarged general store/post office, a cafe/restaurant, a church, and two popular public houses which offer excellent dining, and lies midway between Guildford and Cranleigh village in an area surrounded by lovely countryside. Access to Blackheath, an area of outstanding natural beauty, is easily accessible by car in a matter of minutes or on foot along one of several footpaths. The county town of Guildford, with its famous cobbled High Street, offers excellent shopping with covered shopping precincts, many leading stores, restaurants, and recreational facilities.

For the commuter by rail, Guildford mainline station has a fast service to London Waterloo, whilst the A3 provides excellent road links to the M25, thus putting the south coast, Heathrow and Gatwick International airports, and central London within easy reach.

Local schooling is excellent; there is a village nursery, pre-school, C of E Infant School, and a Montessori school. The nearby independent Longacre School is tucked away behind the village green and is also a very popular choice for local families. St. Catherine’s School and St. Catherine’s Prep School in nearby Bramley are held in high regard, and Cranleigh School and Cranleigh Prep are other very sought-after options.