Goose Rye Road, Guildford, GU3 3RQ

Layton Cottage is a characterful detached country home, set discreetly within mature gardens extending to approximately one acre in one of Worplesdon's most sought-after rural locations.

The property is surrounded by woodland and common land and enjoys a peaceful, private setting, whilst remaining conveniently placed for Guildford and Woking and the excellent transport links.

Believed to date back in part to 1867, the cottage displays attractive brick elevations beneath a tiled roof and has evolved over time to create a wonderfully flexible home, rich in character and offering extensive outbuildings.

The main house provides approximately 2,511 sq ft of well-balanced accommodation arranged over two floors.

Owned by our clients since 1982, Layton Cottage has been an enormously happy family house and now offers an incoming purchaser the opportunity to update and reconfigure according to their own requirements.

Layton Cottage is approached via a gently winding driveway through woodland, opening onto a gravel parking area that immediately conveys a strong sense of arrival and privacy.

The gardens are a particular highlight - informal yet thoughtfully landscaped, with lawns, mature trees, winding pathways, a pond, and a variety of secluded seating areas.

The setting is both tranquil and inspirational, offering year-round interest and an idyllic countryside atmosphere.

There are a series of excellent outbuildings including a triple garage with adjoining studio with cloakroom, a summer house with potting shed and a workshop and store.

Layton Cottage is an increasingly rare and enchanting property, offering period charm, extensive accommodation and remarkable outbuildings within a beautifully private woodland setting.

With its proximity to Guildford and Woking and an abundance of potential, it represents a unique opportunity to acquire a truly special country home in one of Surrey's most desirable locations.

In all about 1 acre Layton Cottage is in a tucked away position in Worplesdon, a highly convenient location being just 4.1 miles south of Woking and 4.3 miles north of Guildford as well as 1.6 miles to Worplesdon Mainline Station (from 32 minutes to London Waterloo).

Worplesdon has an exceptional bakery, hotel, pub and church, and lies between Guildford and Woking. Both towns have an extensive selection of shopping and leisure facilities.

The village is surrounded, for the most part, by areas of common or farmland.

It is particularly well situated, being just over 7 miles from the M3 motorway and 4 miles from the A3, giving access to Heathrow and Gatwick airports via the M25.

The country setting provides an exceptional commute to London whilst Woking's mainline railway station offers a 27 minute fast and frequent train into London Waterloo.

Fast trains from nearby Guildford, Brookwood, Worplesdon and Woking stations are all within a few miles and provide an excellent service to London Waterloo.

A short drive away, within the golden triangle, Worplesdon, West Hill, and Woking offer excellent golfing experiences.

There is a wide range of schooling in the area, including Hoe Bridge, Halstead, Rydes Hill, Tormead, Royal Grammar School, Guildford High, Guildford County, Lanesborough, Charterhouse and Aldro, to name but a few.

Further afield is Wellington and Eton. Worplesdon Station 1.6 miles (from 32 minutes to London Waterloo), Guildford 4.3 miles, Woking 4.1 miles.

Guildford station 4.4 miles (from 37 minutes to London Waterloo), Woking station 4.3 miles (from 28 minutes to London Waterloo).

A3 (Guildford northbound) 3.9 miles, A3 (Guildford southbound) 3 miles, M25 (Junction 10) 9.5 miles Heathrow Airport 24.8 miles, Central London 32.8 miles, Gatwick Airport 34.6 miles (All distances and times are approximate)