5 bed detached house for sale

Grenville Road, Shackleford, Godalming, Surrey GU8

A charming and substantial 1892 character home offering generous accommodation, original features, and exceptional potential, set within private rural grounds with far-reaching views.

Description
A once in a generation home offering exceptional potential - new to the market for the first time in over sixty years. This attractive 1892 character home showcases classic architectural detailing, exposed timbering and multiple chimneys, perfectly complementing its idyllic rural surroundings.

Internally, the property retains an abundance of original features, blended with generous proportions and a practical layout ideal for both family living and entertaining.

A welcoming entrance hall forms the heart of the home, featuring a sweeping staircase and galleried landing above, creating an impressive sense of space and arrival. From here, the principal reception rooms radiate outwards, including a good size sitting room with fireplace, ideal for formal entertaining and relaxed family living.

The kitchen/breakfast room, arranged across two interlinking spaces with an adjoining pantry, provides ample preparation and storage space and enjoys direct access to the garden. A separate dining room facing the front of the house offers a more formal setting, while a number of additional ancillary rooms include a study, utility areas, and further storage including a work shop.

A standout feature is the adjoining family room on the first floor, an expansive and flexible space that could serve a variety of purposes, from leisure use to entertaining or multigenerational living.

Upstairs, the first floor provides well-balanced accommodation with five bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom suite with adjoining study/dressing room. Several bathrooms serve the remaining bedrooms, making the layout well-suited to family life or visiting guests.

The property benefits from two boarded attics, providing excellent additional storage space that is both practical and accessible.

The property benefits from extensive ancillary buildings, including a double garage block, collection of ancillary outbuildings and stores are positioned within the grounds, offering further storage and potential for alternative uses such as garden rooms, studios or leisure facilities, subject to the necessary consents.

The mature gardens and grounds are a particular highlight, offering a high degree of privacy and screening. The grounds include a well-maintained tennis court, expansive lawns bordered by established trees and hedging, productive or recreational garden areas with outbuildings and greenhouse.

The setting enjoys open views across surrounding farmland and woodland, enhancing the sense of seclusion and rural charm.

Location
Shackleford is a highly sought-after Surrey village, surrounded by beautiful countryside and offering a peaceful yet well-connected setting.

Mainline rail services are available from nearby Godalming (3 miles) and Guildford (6 miles), providing regular direct trains to London Waterloo, while the A3 offers swift road access to London, the South Coast and the M25.

The area is renowned for its excellent range of both state and independent schools, including Aldro (0.5miles), Charterhouse (1.9miles), Prior’s Field (1.4 miles), St Catherine’s, Bramley (7 miles) and several well-regarded primary schools Puttenham CofE Infant School (2.4 miles) and Witley CofE Controlled Infant School (4.6 miles)

Everyday amenities can be found locally in the village shop and post office, while Godalming and Guildford offer more extensive selection of shops and supermarkets.

The surrounding countryside provides exceptional opportunities for walking, cycling and riding, with access to the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Nearby leisure facilities include golf clubs, tennis clubs and fitness centres.

Guildford offers a vibrant cultural scene with theatres, cinemas, galleries and regular events throughout the year, alongside historic attractions and seasonal markets.

The area boasts an excellent selection of country pubs including local The Cyder House Inn pub, with many others nearby including cafes and restaurants, ranging from traditional village inns to fine dining establishments, many showcasing locally sourced produce.
All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 6,118 sq ft

Acreage:
1.87 Acres