Recreation Road, Guildford, GU1

There is a lot of personality in this house, from the fireplaces and stained glass to the confident use of colour. Add the garden room, off-street parking and such a convenient location, and it makes for a very appealing property. Pippa Barnes - Chantries and Pewleys

A detached period home with real personality, combining character detail, confident interiors and a substantial garden room, all in a particularly convenient Guildford location. Recreation Road is within a short walk of the town centre, station and green spaces including Stoke Park, while the A3 is also readily accessible.

The traditional red-brick exterior, bay window and established planting create an attractive approach, with off-street parking adding a practical advantage. Inside, the entrance hall immediately introduces some of the detail found throughout the house. Patterned flooring, stained glass and the staircase give the space its own identity and lead through to the principal ground-floor rooms.

The sitting room is positioned at the front, where the bay window brings in plenty of natural light. Timber flooring and an ornate fireplace retain the period character, while the confident use of colour gives the room its own identity. The dining room continues this individual approach, with wooden floorboards, strong colour and space for a substantial table. From here, the kitchen extends towards the rear of the house, with cabinetry arranged along both sides and a range-style cooker forming a focal point. Glazed doors open directly onto the terrace, bringing in further natural light and creating a strong connection between the kitchen and garden. A separate shower room completes the ground-floor accommodation.

There are three bedrooms on the first floor, each with its own character. The principal bedroom sits at the front of the house, where windows bring in plenty of natural light and bespoke storage has been fitted to either side of the chimney breast. The second bedroom has a dual-aspect outlook, while the third looks over the rear garden. Each continues the striking use of colour found throughout the house, giving the rooms a distinctive and considered finish. The family bathroom is also on this floor, with a bath and a geometric tiled finish.

The rear garden is another important part of the property. A generous paved terrace immediately behind the house provides space for outdoor dining and seating, leading onto an area of grass framed by established shrubs and planting. At the far end is a substantial detached garden room. Wide glazed doors open onto the garden and the interior has enough room for seating, furniture and storage. Its separation from the main house makes it particularly useful as a home office, studio, hobby room or simply somewhere to spend time away from the main living spaces.

Further adding to the appeal is the off-street parking, a particularly useful asset in such a central Guildford location. The town centre, station and Stoke Park are all within a short walk, giving easy access to shops, cafés, restaurants, green space and rail connections. Combined with the character of the house, individual interiors and additional garden room, it makes for a compelling combination of location and accommodation.

Local Area

The market town of Guildford is well located for access to London and the wider region. Rail services provide fast and frequent connections into London Waterloo, and road links include the A3, M25 and M3. Heathrow and Gatwick airports are both accessible via road and rail.

The town centre offers a broad range of shops, restaurants and cafés, along with well-known cultural venues such as the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre and G Live. Guildford is also close to the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing access to open countryside and miles of footpaths. The River Wey runs through the centre of Guildford offering a peaceful location to walk and additional sports and recreational opportunities.