Manor Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2

Set behind an attractive brick wall frontage on one of Guildford’s most desirable roads, this elegant detached character home presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial family residence in a highly sought-after location. Blending period charm with practical modern living, the property retains a wealth of original features while offering generous and well-balanced accommodation throughout. Offered to the market with no onward chain, it is a wonderful home that combines timeless character with everyday comfort.

The welcoming entrance hall leads to a superb selection of reception spaces, including an elegant dining room with a bay window and an attractive Victorian cast iron fireplace, ideal for formal entertaining. To the rear, the generous living room enjoys a bay window overlooking the mature garden together with an open fireplace, creating a wonderful setting for relaxing and family life. An additional light-filled reception room, complete with a wood-burning stove, offers excellent versatility as a snug or family room. Beyond, a delightful garden room provides a seamless connection to the garden and enjoys lovely views over the beautifully established grounds.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with an attractive range of units and features an Aga-style range cooker, ample worktop space and space for informal dining. Adjoining utility facilities and a ground floor bathroom add further practicality for family life, while the property’s position allows for easy access to Guildford town centre and its excellent range of amenities.

Upstairs, the property provides three generous double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room and fitted storage, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a spacious family bathroom featuring a Jacuzzi bath. Character features continue throughout the upper floors, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Externally, the property enjoys a particularly impressive and mature rear garden, beautifully stocked with established trees, shrubs and flowering borders. Multiple seating areas provide ideal spaces for outdoor dining and relaxation, while a useful outbuilding offers additional storage or workshop potential. The gardens create a wonderful sense of privacy and tranquillity despite being within easy reach of the town centre.

Further benefits include a detached garage, driveway parking and a generous rear garden, complementing the property’s spacious and versatile accommodation.

Manor Road is one of Guildford’s most established and sought-after residential addresses, ideally positioned within easy reach of the town centre. Guildford offers a superb selection of shops, restaurants, cafes and leisure facilities, together with a mainline station providing fast and frequent services to London Waterloo. The area is particularly well regarded for its wide choice of highly regarded state and independent schools, while the nearby Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, provide miles of countryside walks and outdoor pursuits. Road connections are equally impressive, with the A3 offering convenient access to London, the M25 and the south coast.