House For Sale £1,175,000
This stunning Victorian semi-detached house built in 1861 is on Guildown Road, one of Guildford's most sought-after roads. It is just half a mile from Guildford High Street, offering easy access to the town's amenities. The property offers a charming and welcoming reception hall with an original stone floor and fireplace, leading to a spacious sitting room that benefits from abundant natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The house also features a conveniently located office, perfect for working from home. The heart of the home is the impressive kitchen/breakfast room, with an AGA and ample storage space. It is a wonderful space for entertaining guests, with a vaulted ceiling and plenty of room for socializing and dining.
Upstairs, the property offers two generous bedrooms, all beautifully decorated, providing a comfortable and relaxing space to unwind. There is a family bathroom on this floor which services the two bedrooms. A third bedroom, bathroom, and practical utility space are on the lower ground floor.
The property features an abundance of character, with charming features throughout, including dressed stone quoins, sash windows and diaper brickwork to the exterior and flagstone flooring, panelled doors and open fireplaces inside, whilst still offering all the modern conveniences required for comfortable living.
One of the standout features of this property is the beautifully maintained garden. It extends to approximately a quarter of an acre, providing ample outdoor entertaining and relaxing space. The garden features a stunning summer house, perfect for enjoying the summer evenings, and a raised patio area, ideal for al fresco dining.
Ground Floor: Reception hall | Sitting room | Office | Kitchen/breakfast room | WC
First Floor: Two bedrooms | Bathroom
Lower Ground Floor: Further bedroom | Bathroom
Garden and Grounds: Summer House | Garden | Patio | Parking
In all approximately 0.25 acres
Upstairs, the property offers two generous bedrooms, all beautifully decorated, providing a comfortable and relaxing space to unwind. There is a family bathroom on this floor which services the two bedrooms. A third bedroom, bathroom, and practical utility space are on the lower ground floor.
The property features an abundance of character, with charming features throughout, including dressed stone quoins, sash windows and diaper brickwork to the exterior and flagstone flooring, panelled doors and open fireplaces inside, whilst still offering all the modern conveniences required for comfortable living.
One of the standout features of this property is the beautifully maintained garden. It extends to approximately a quarter of an acre, providing ample outdoor entertaining and relaxing space. The garden features a stunning summer house, perfect for enjoying the summer evenings, and a raised patio area, ideal for al fresco dining.
Ground Floor: Reception hall | Sitting room | Office | Kitchen/breakfast room | WC
First Floor: Two bedrooms | Bathroom
Lower Ground Floor: Further bedroom | Bathroom
Garden and Grounds: Summer House | Garden | Patio | Parking
In all approximately 0.25 acres
Firbank Cottage occupies a prime position on Guildown Road, arguably one of Guildford's premier addresses, as named in The Sunday Times article of Best Places to Live 2023, on the edge of town and country. Although extremely convenient for the Town Centre (Guildford High Street 0.8 miles) the property enjoys a truly rural atmosphere with access to the Downs just moments away with access to the miles of walking and riding countryside, with many footpaths and bridleways.
Schools
There is an excellent choice of schools in the immediate area, including the Royal Grammar School, The Royal Grammar Prep School, Guildford High School, Tormead, St Nicolas Infant School, Fitzsimmons Place Nursery, Guildford County School, St Peter's Catholic School, Rydes Hill Preparatory School, St Catherine's School, Charterhouse and Aldro.
