The Valley, Portsmouth Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2

Character property in a secluded central location.

Description

Located in the sought after St Catherine's Conservation area is this delightful end of terrace house with a tranquil and charming atmosphere. Widely credited to the celebrated Arts & Crafts designer, Norman Shaw, the house is Grade II listed and displays an abundance of period features.

The original front door leads into the spacious sitting room which features a period fireplace. The dining room overlooks the courtyard with a door out to the covered rear porch. The kitchen is equipped with cream gloss fitted units and quartz worktops.

Stairs from the dining room lead to the first floor which has three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The large principal bedroom features a period fireplace. There is a versatile loft which is accessed via a yacht ladder and is used by the owners as further accommodation.

There is parking to the front of the house as well as to the rear. Also to the rear is a versatile courtyard garden, a shed, a log store and a useful brick utility outbuilding with plumbing.

Location

5 The Valley is located in the St Catherine's Conservation area, ideal for both the town centre and the mainline station. Guildford town centre offers a comprehensive range of shopping, cultural and leisure amenities in addition to the main line station with a frequent service into London/ Waterloo, with journey times from about 35 minutes. The A3 provides a direct route to London and the south coast, linking at Wisley with the M25 for the airports and the national motorway network.

There is a good selection of schools in the area, including Holy Trinity, Guildford County, Royal Grammar School, Guildford High School, St Catherine’s and Charterhouse.

Recreational opportunities include two theatres, a multiplex cinema, the G-Live entertainment venue, the Spectrum Sports and Leisure Centre in Stoke Park and golf at a number of local clubs.

Square Footage: 1,449 sq ft