Milford Road, Elstead, Godalming, Surrey, GU8

Such a rare opportunity – A plot extending to over 43 acres with key features including over 1,000 yards of River Wey fishing rights, large fields, extensive paddocks and woodland complimented by a substantial six bedroom detached family house in a wonderful yet highly convenient position within 1 mile of the village centre and less than 1.5 miles from the A3. Offering ideal accommodation for multi-generational living and opportunity to run a lifestyle business/businesses, this is not to be missed. EPC rating C.

Enviably private and filled with pastoral views of grounds and gardens stretching out over a magnificent c44acres, Deerbridge House sits at the end of a tree-lined driveway. Its kennels, woodland, paddocks and large fields provide ample scope for gundog training or similar, while a solar field area adds energy efficiency and independence to a country home with a host of options for modern family life.

Tasteful in its presentation, a beautifully considered layout is currently arranged with a superb self-contained annexe. Designed to give privacy and independence to multi generational households, it could easily be reintegrated into the main layout of the residence, tailored to perfectly suit your own needs.

Behind the canopied entrance of a double fronted facade, with the colour and greenery of established Wisteria a wonderfully sized central entrance hall gives an instant sense of the accommodation’s fluidity. The timber tones of an oak staircase give a warming balance to a soft subtle colour scheme while a duo of double aspect reception rooms unfold to either side.

Hugely restful, a notably generous drawing room exudes a peaceful yet inviting feel with a classic wood burner nestling in its fireplace and French doors that encourage you to filter out onto the secluded patio.

Continuing the elegant simplicity of the design scheme, across the entrance hall the admirable footprint of a family/kitchen/dining room creates a fantastic social hub that is inevitably somewhere that all ages of the family will naturally gravitate towards. The textured slate flooring of the hallway flows seamlessly in underfoot lending a sleek contemporary contrast to the quintessential pale Shaker cabinetry that wraps around the kitchen area. Space for a freestanding range cooker and American-style fridge freezer are incorporated within the layout and a matching oak topped central has bar stool seating equally perfect for a morning coffee or pre-dinner glass of wine. The charm of a split stable-style door gives further access to the patio and the dimensions of this open plan space easily accommodate a formal dining area as well as space to sit and catch-up on each other’s day.
Beyond a further reception room used as a study has scope to be a further bedroom if desired.

A ground floor cloaks/utility room is on-hand for guests and days spent in the gardens.

Upstairs sunlight permeates four double bedrooms filled with idyllic vistas of the greenery outside. The rich floral patterns of an accent wall give a sultry dash of colour to an impeccable principal bedroom with a deluxe en suite that has both a bathtub and double width walk-in shower. Three further double bedrooms generate ample flexibility for family life. Each has fitted wardrobes and the capacity to include desk/study areas. Teenagers will coveted the large second bedroom with an en suite of its own, while the additional two share a pretty family bathroom with coastal Cornish blue stripes.

Enhancing the already considerable footprint of this Elstead home (c.3200 sq.ft), the current annexe echoes and rivals the aesthetic of the main accommodation. Its own private side entrance opens onto a ground floor where you’ll find a TV room that flows out beneath the shade of a covered patio. A first class Shaker kitchen/breakfast room matches the main house and is fully fitted with integrated appliances such as tower ovens, hob and dishwasher. This stylish modern space connects in turn to a lovely airy sitting room where a brilliantly broad sweep of leaded windows looks out onto the gardens. Upstairs two immaculate double bedrooms each have luxury en suite shower rooms.

It’s good to note that the simple reinstatement of Deerbridge House would generate a six bedroom family home with a wealth of incredibly versatile ground floor reception rooms giving everyone their own sense of space and privacy.

Step Outside

Travelling past statuesque trees lining the gloriously long private driveway (shared only with Blacklands House but owned by Deerbridge House) leads to Deerbridge House culminating in a turning circle with a central planter that complements Wisteria vines clambering gracefully across the facade of the house. Together with a series of carports and garaging it supplies a prodigious level of off-road parking.

To the rear, the split stable-style and French doors of the ground floor allow an expansive landscaped patio to become an integral part of the lifestyle on offer, giving you every excuse to step out into the sunshine. Framed by high hedging an established lawn reaches out before you taking you down to the charm of a wishing well. For those who love to entertain, a swimming pool is close at hand encompassed by paving with ample space for seating and al fresco dining.

The dappled shade and enchantment of woodland is just a stroll away and a remote paddock contains the solar field area. Access is on foot via a right of way from the rear garden. Separately vehicular access can be granted via the track on the south side.

A vast measure of open green space could easily become additional paddocks and there is the added benefit of a 1000 yards of fishing rights to enjoy on the banks of River Wey down to Summerset Bridge.

Dog lovers will appreciate a block of seven kennels and separate block of two that together with a considerable office/tack room give a host of options for a home-run business.

A viewing of Deerbridge House with all of its grounds is highly recommended and is truly a rare opportunity given its offering and unbelievable potential for the land.