4 bed detached house for sale

Guildford, Surrey GU1

This attractive Neo-Georgian style home sits proudly in the highly sought-after Ferndown Close in Guildford, a peaceful and well-established cul-de-sac that epitomises the calm and secure feel of one of the town’s premium residential locations. With elegant symmetry, double glazed windows and a welcoming central entrance, the property has all the charm of classic architecture while offering excellent scope for a modern family lifestyle. The house enjoys a generous frontage with a large private driveway providing ample parking and leading to a detached garage, ideal for vehicles, storage, or future conversion. The interior offers a traditional layout with a spacious reception room and well-proportioned bedrooms, the principal with ensuite shower room, making it comfortable and practical as it stands, but there is huge potential to update or reconfigure. Importantly, the property has planning permission for -for an extension, creating an exciting opportunity to enlarge the footprint and design a substantial forever home tailored to individual needs: PP14269796; erection of part single, part two storey front, side and rear extensions to include the creation of integrated garage and chimney stack to roof together with changes to fenestration.

The rear garden is private and well screened, in keeping with the tranquil feel of the cul-de-sac, and the overall setting makes this a rare chance to secure a home with both charm and future potential.

Ferndown Close itself is a quiet no-through road with very limited traffic, enhancing the sense of privacy and community. This position offers the perfect blend of peace and convenience, with beautiful open green spaces and countryside walks nearby, including access towards the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ideal for families and those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. Despite the quiet setting, the property is close to Guildford’s extensive amenities. The historic High Street provides a mix of independent boutiques, cafés, restaurants and premium retailers, alongside The Friary and White Lion Walk shopping centres for everyday convenience. Guildford’s mainline station offers fast and frequent services to London Waterloo in approximately 35 minutes, and the A3 is easily accessible for travel to London, the M25 and the South Coast.

Education is a major attraction of this area, with highly regarded state and independent schools including George Abbot Secondary School, The Royal Grammar School, Tormead and Guildford High within easy reach. Cultural and leisure facilities are plentiful, with theatres such as G Live and the Yvonne Arnaud, sports centres, tennis clubs, golf courses and the scenic castle grounds offering gardens and seasonal events. The River Wey provides opportunities for waterside walks, cycling and paddle sports, while Guildford’s dining scene ranges from country pubs to fine dining and vibrant café culture. In summary, this property combines timeless architecture, generous parking, garage, private garden, quiet surroundings and significant scope to extend with a premium Guildford address that delivers superb transport links, outstanding schools, beautiful countryside and a thriving town centre-an exceptional opportunity to create a truly special forever home.