7 bedroom house for sale

Overview

The current owners purchased the property in 2014 and carried out a significant refurbishment to both the house and gardens to create a sensational family home which very much has the feel of a grand country house yet benefits from everything that Godalming has to offer on its doorstep

The Old Vicarage is an incredibly special 7 bedroom family house offering 7,400 sq ft of beautifully presented and extensive accommodation over three floors right in the heart of this historic town.The property is Grade II listed with both Georgian and Victorian elevations and is believed to be offered for sale for only the third time in its 400-year history. It is understood the property dates from the early-mid 18th century with earlier sections. The house was altered in the 19th century with late 19th century and early 20th century additions.The current owners purchased the property in 2014 and carried out a significant refurbishment to both the house and gardens to create a sensational family home which very much has the feel of a grand country house yet benefits from everything that Godalming has to offer on its doorstep. The ground floor has 5 impressive reception rooms including a stunning reception hall and a substantial bespoke kitchen/breakfast room with Aga. Two separate staircases lead up to the first floor where there is a very fine panelled double drawing room as well as 3 double bedrooms including a fine principal bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom. There is also a very useful utility room keeping all laundry away from the ground floor. On the second floor are 4 double bedrooms and 3 further bathrooms.The Old Vicarage is approached from Borough Road through electric wooden gates into a large gravel parking area off which is an attractive barn-style double garage. The grounds have been beautifully laid out to provide both formal andinformal areas and include a wonderful terrace with pergola enjoying long views down the garden. At the end of the main lawn is a lovely timber gazebo ideal for a sundowner. The front of the house with its Georgian elevation and elegantly planted parterre has lovely views towards the neighbouring church of St Peter & St Paul.The Old Vicarage is a fine Grade II listed former vicarage situated right in the heart of the town. Godalming is a bustling market town with a superb array of amenities within easy reach of the house including many boutique shops, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants as well as a Waitrose and Sainsbury's. The train station is moments from the house and offers a frequent service to and from London Waterloo. For a more extensive range of shopping, sporting and leisure facilities, theCathedral town of Guildford lies only a few miles away. Communications are excellent with the nearby A3 providing access to the M25, Heathrow and Gatwick airports, London and the south coast. There are many highly regarded local schools in the vicinity including St Catherine's in Bramley, the Royal Grammar School and Guildford High School in Guildford as well as closer to home, Charterhouse, Prior's Field, St Hilary's and Godalming Sixth Form College.Near to the property, there are a wide range of sporting facilities including the Queens Sports Centre at Charterhouse and West Surrey Golf and Tennis Club at nearby Enton. Some of Surrey's finest countryside, much of which falls within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounds the town which is ideal for walking, riding and cycling.Godalming station 0.1 miles (London Waterloo from 42 minutes or 39 minutes on the return journey), A3 2.28 miles, Guildford 4.5 miles (All times and distances are approximate)