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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · GU1 2RN
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About
This impressive penthouse apartment is a one-of-a-kind in Guildford with its high vaulted ceilings which lets in an abundance of light and provides a wonderful airy feel.
Situated in a quiet residential development, the apartment enjoys impressive views over the central park in the development from the superb roof terrace which wraps almost 360 degrees around the apartment to provide excellent entertaining space whichever way the sun is facing.
The terrace can be accessed from French doors in the living room and kitchen area and also from both bedrooms.
The apartment opens into an entrance hall, and the superb open-plan kitchen, breakfast, living and dining room occupies the left side of the apartment to enjoy the south-easterly aspect.
This space provides a spacious reception area, perfect for entertaining and dining, and the modern kitchen is fully fitted with a range of appliances, a central island, and breakfast bar.
Both double bedrooms enjoy French doors out to the roof terrace, and each room has its own fitted wardrobes.
The principal bedroom has an en suite shower room, and there is an additional main bathroom that services the second bedroom.
The apartment benefits from one allocated parking space and superb communal grounds, including a playground and further visitor parking.
Summary of accommodation Second Floor: Entrance hall | Impressive multiple-aspect living/dining/kitchen/breakfast room | Two double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes and French doors to outside terraces I En suite to principal bedroom | Main bathroom Outside space: Outstanding wraparound balcony with three separate terraces facing east, west and south | An allocated parking space | Stunning communal parkland gardens and grounds with playground I Visitor parking Uplands Road is a quiet no-through road with the beautiful expanse of the Merrow Downs only metres away.
Surrounded on three sides by the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Guildford is a popular choice for enjoying both town and country living and within 30 miles of central London.
Guildford provides extensive shopping, restaurants, bars, entertainment and sporting facilities, with historic buildings providing backdrops at every turn.
In the centre is the medieval Guildford Castle with landscaped gardens and views from its square tower, which look across the valley towards the property.
The town hosts both a bustling Friday and Saturday market as well as a farmer's market on the first Tuesday of each month.
Distances Guildford's Upper High Street 1.2 miles, Central London 31.4 miles London Road Station, Guildford 1.2 miles (from 47 minutes to London Waterloo), Guildford station 1.9 miles (from 37 minutes to London Waterloo), A3 (Guildford northbound) 1.8 miles, A3 (Guildford southbound) 2.4 miles, M25 (Junction 10) 8.1 miles, Heathrow Airport 23.4 miles, Gatwick Airport 24.2 miles.
(All distances and times are approximate).
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About 98, Uplands Road, Guildford
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