Hatchbolt, Prestwick Lane, Godalming, GU8 4XP

A charming detached character home in an idyllic rural setting occupying a generous plot of just under half an acre, This charming character home enjoys an enviable position on the rural fringe of Chiddingfold, whilst remaining conveniently accessible to the centres of both Haslemere and Godalming.

Dating from 1908, the property retains a wealth of period character and sits within beautifully established gardens, creating a rare combination of countryside appeal, privacy and accessibility.

Approached via a shingle driveway and generous turning area, the property is immediately attractive, with rendered and brick elevations, distinctive casement windows and attractive brick detailing.

A gabled entrance porch with an arched doorway opens into the entrance lobby.

The sitting room is a particularly appealing reception space, enjoying a double aspect with attractive original windows overlooking the gardens.

A feature decorative fireplace with timber surround and mantel provides a charming focal point, whilst an open archway leads through to the kitchen/dining room.

The kitchen/dining room is well appointed with an attractive range of floor and wall-mounted cupboards, drawers, work surfaces and integrated appliances.

A large walk-in pantry provides excellent additional storage.

The room enjoys a pleasant double aspect, with original feature windows overlooking both the front and rear gardens, together with attractive brick detailing and a latch-key door providing direct access to the outside.

From the entrance lobby, stairs rise to the first-floor landing, where there are two bedrooms and the family bathroom.

The principal bedroom is a lovely, bright and sunny room, enjoying a double aspect and delightful views across the surrounding gardens.

The second bedroom has a pleasant side aspect and provides a versatile additional bedroom, guest room or home office.

The property's gardens are a particular highlight, extending to just under half an acre and providing a wonderful sense of space and privacy.

To the front, the garden is principally laid to level lawn, complemented by mature screening shrubs, and established planting.

The shingle driveway provides ample parking and culminates in a useful turning area. A carport sits to one side of the property, providing covered parking and access through to the rear garden.

This also connects to a useful detached outbuilding, currently divided into three separate areas and offering excellent potential for storage, workshop space or other practical uses.

The rear garden is beautifully established, featuring a paved sun terrace immediately adjoining the house and leading onto a broad expanse of lawn.

Mature evergreen hedging provides privacy to the sides, whilst woodland beyond the rear boundary creates a wonderfully peaceful backdrop and enhances the property's attractive rural setting.

The property enjoys a wonderfully peaceful setting on the edge of Chiddingfold, one of Surrey’s most picturesque villages, while remaining conveniently placed for the larger centres of Haslemere and Godalming.

At the heart of Chiddingfold is its attractive and historic village green, framed by character properties and mature trees, and providing a quintessentially English village setting.

The village has a strong community atmosphere and a useful range of day-to-day amenities, including village stores, a post office, butcher, chemist, cafés and traditional inns, together with a primary school and medical facilities.

The surrounding countryside provides an abundance of opportunities for walking, cycling and riding, with attractive woodland, farmland and heathland extending in all directions.

For a wider range of shopping, dining and leisure facilities, Haslemere is readily accessible by road and offers an attractive town centre with independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday services.

Godalming, another historic Surrey market town, is also within easy reach and provides a broader selection of shops, restaurants, cafés and other amenities.

The location is particularly well suited to commuters.

Witley railway station, just outside the village, is approximately a five-minute drive from central Chiddingfold and provides access to the mainline railway network.

There are also railway stations at Haslemere, Milford and Godalming, providing further options for rail travel.

Road connections are equally convenient, with the A283 running through Chiddingfold and providing direct access towards Milford and the A3.

The A3 in turn provides an important north-south route towards Guildford and London and south towards the wider Hampshire and West Sussex area.

This is therefore a particularly appealing location for those seeking the tranquillity and character of a quintessential Surrey village, combined with easy access to excellent town amenities, mainline rail connections and the wider road network.