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Chilworth 0.9 milesSat within the green belt and in an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB), the property has undergone substantial extensions and refurbishments whilst ensuring that the original character of the house is retained. The main drawing room has a stunning bay window which overlooks the beautiful gardens and grounds and offers far-reaching views towards Chilworth and Blackheath. The room itself is vaulted with impressive ceiling heights and a fun minstrels gallery accessed from one of the bedrooms.
The kitchen is clearly the heart of the home. It has been extended by the current owners to incorporate a fantastic family dining space with bi-folding doors opening out onto both the south & west facing terraces. The formal dining room is located on the southeast side of the house and offers a double aspect with stunning southerly views. In addition, there is a sitting room at the front of the property, perfect for the cosy winter nights.
Beyond the family room, there is a large utility/boot room complete with a spiral wine cellar. There is access here to the integral two-bay garage and also to the large self-contained annexe, which can be either incorporated into the main house or used by an independent front entrance.
Southern Way is the perfect place to entertain with its many remarkable reception rooms and internal and external dining areas, all enjoying spectacular south and westerly views and sunsets.
The splendid south and west-facing gardens and grounds extend to over 4 acres which comprise a large wrap-around terrace and formal manicured gardens, a tennis court, swimming pool, gym with putting green above for those golf enthusiasts as well as a childrens play area. Beyond the more formal gardens and lawns are the paddocks, complete with two stables, feed and tack rooms, as well as hay and log stores. The rear of the house, large terrace area and swimming pool all face south with far-reaching views.
Guildfords High Street, approximately two miles from the property, is arguably one of the best town centres in the South East with its iconic cobbled High Street. Guildford offers an extensive range of department stores, boutique shops and restaurants, together with entertainment and leisure amenities, including the Spectrum Leisure Centre at Stoke Park, Surrey Sports Park, G Live and the Yvonne Arnaud and Electric Theatres.
Southern Way is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; from the front gates, you are directly on the North Downs Way with its extensive areas of protected open countryside, including Newlands Corner, the Pewley Downs, St. Martha-on-the-hill and the Chantry Woods.
Guildford mainline station offers a fast commuter service to London Waterloo in approximately 34 minutes. The A3 is within easy reach, which provides direct routes to the South Coast and London; it connects with the M25 at Wisley (Junction 10), which provides direct access to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Guildford also enjoys an exceptional reputation for its education offer, with an excellent choice of schools in the immediate area.
