Holford Road, Merrow, GU1

"The flexibility is what stands out here. You have the main family spaces connecting around the kitchen, separate rooms when you want some privacy, and then the office and gym at the end of the garden giving work and exercise their own place away from the house." James Boyden - Chantries & Pewleys

The house occupies a residential position on the edge of Merrow Downs, placing open countryside within easy reach. Miles of walking and cycling routes are accessible nearby, while the property also falls within the catchment for several reputable schools. Off-street parking sits to the front, with the house set back behind established planting.

The main ground-floor arrangement centres around the kitchen and the adjoining dining and living areas. The kitchen is fitted with dark blue cabinetry, white worktops and a range cooker, with rooflights bringing daylight into the working area. A peninsula provides additional preparation and storage space while retaining a visual connection with the adjoining room. Rather than functioning as isolated rooms, the kitchen, dining area and rear living space connect to create distinct zones. There is room for a substantial dining table, while the sitting area beyond has doors opening towards the terrace and garden. It means cooking, eating and sitting can happen alongside one another; ideal for a young family. There is also a useful snug, which leads through to a useful utility room and store.

Away from the main family area is a separate reception room at the front of the house. Its bay window brings in good natural light and gives this room a clear separation from the busier spaces towards the rear. A further ground-floor room provides another useful degree of flexibility. Currently arranged as a study/work space, it has doors towards the garden and can function independently from the main living areas.

The bedroom accommodation is arranged across the upper two floors. The first floor includes the principal bedroom, positioned at the front with a broad bay window and en-suite, together with further bedrooms and the family bathroom. The bathroom has a bath with glazed shower screen. The second floor provides additional bedroom accommodation, alongside further bathroom facilities. This separation gives the upper floor a degree of independence that can work particularly well for older children or guests.

The south-facing rear garden begins with a terrace immediately outside the house, creating a practical place for a table and chairs close to the main living accommodation. From here, the garden extends towards the detached building at the far end, with established trees and hedging around the boundaries. The garden building is a notable part of the overall accommodation. It provides dedicated office and gym spaces, separating both from the main house. For anyone working regularly from home, that distinction is useful: the working day can take place away from the principal living rooms and bedrooms.