7 bed detached house for sale

Hillier Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1

Originally built in 1936, Oak Lodge is a substantial detached property combining classic period features with well-balanced accommodation across three floors. The overall layout supports modern family life, offering generous entertaining space, up to seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, and excellent flexibility for home working or multi-generational living. The house opens into a central hallway, leading to a series of formal reception spaces including a drawing room, dining room, and a large kitchen/breakfast room fitted with traditional cabinetry. These principal rooms all benefit from a south-westerly aspect and open directly onto a covered outdoor dining terrace that overlooks the garden. A separate utility room, guest cloakroom, secondary WC and integral garage complete the ground floor. The first floor offers six double bedrooms, including a principal suite with en suite bathroom, two further guest rooms with en suite shower rooms, and a large family shower/steam room. One of the rear-facing bedrooms is currently used as a home office. This floor is bright throughout, with the majority of bedrooms enjoying open views over the rear garden. The top floor features a seventh double bedroom, a separate shower room, and an impressive open-plan room with vaulted ceilings, currently arranged with a fully equipped gym. Full-height windows provide excellent natural light and panoramic views of the gardens below. Planning permission was granted in 2021 but has since lapsed to significantly extend the property and can be viewed on Guildford Borough Councils planning portal using reference 21/P/00035.
Gardens & grounds

The most spectacular landscaped gardens and grounds provide an exceptional setting for this impressive residence. Designed with both beauty and functionality in mind, the grounds are meticulously arranged to create an oasis of outdoor living. A striking carp pond with elegant stepping stones and water features forms the dramatic centrepiece of the garden, bordered by formal walkways and framed by manicured lawns and mature trees. A variety of terraced areas offer multiple zones for relaxation, entertaining, and al fresco dining. At the heart of the outdoor lifestyle is a stunning dining loggia, complete with a central fire pit, perfect for year-round gatherings. The structure, built in natural timber and stone, harmonizes effortlessly with the natural surroundings and provides shelter, warmth, and ambiance in equal measure. Discreetly positioned to the rear of the garden is the detached stone-built garden store, affectionately named the “Troll House”, alongside a dedicated gardener's WC - both practical and charming additions. Family living is further enhanced by a well-equipped playground area, tucked beneath mature trees to provide shade and privacy. The gardens are self-sufficient, benefitting from private water sourced via a borehole, ensuring lush greenery throughout the seasons. Accessed via 'In and Out' gated entrances, the property also enjoys ample driveway parking, making a bold statement upon arrival and ensuring ease of access for residents and guests alike. This magnificent outdoor space is a true rarity - both expansive and thoughtfully curated - offering privacy, elegance, and a serene escape from everyday life.

Distances: Guildford's Upper High Street 0.8 miles, London Road Station, Guildford 0.6 miles (from 47 minutes to London Waterloo) Guildford station 1.6 miles (from 34 minutes to London Waterloo), A3 (Guildford northbound) 1.9 miles, A3 (Guildford southbound) 2.4 miles M25 (Junction 10) 8.4 miles, Heathrow Airport 23.6 miles, Gatwick Airport 24.7 miles, Central London 31.1 miles. (All distances and times are approximate).

Oak Lodge is conveniently located in the locally known 'Golden Triangle', popular for its close vicinity to its excellent schooling both private and state funded yet being under a mile from Guildford High Street and adjacent to popular Pit Farm Tennis Club. Surrounded on three sides by the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Guildford is a popular choice for enjoying both town and country living and within 30 miles of central London.

Guildford provides extensive shopping, restaurants, bars, entertainment and sporting facilities, with historic buildings providing backdrops at every turn. In the centre is the medieval Guildford Castle with landscaped gardens and views from its square tower. The town hosts both a bustling Friday and Saturday market as well as a farmer's market on the first Tuesday of each month.

Schools: Royal Grammar School and Royal Grammar Preparatory School, Guildford High School, Tormead, George Abbot School, St Peter's Catholic School, St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic School, Guildford County School, Pewley Down Infant School, Holy Trinity Junior School, Boxgrove Primary School, St Catherine's, Charterhouse, Aldro.

Amenities: G Live, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Pit Farm Tennis Club, Merrow Tennis Club, Surrey Sports Park, Spectrum Leisure Centre, Bramley Golf Club, West Surrey Golf Club, Guildford Golf Club, Worplesdon Golf Club.