Guildown Road, Guildford, Surrey

Property Details: - Type: Flat - Bedrooms: 2 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Strutt & Parker - Guildford Phone: 01483 665893

With the benefit of an elevated outlook over the townscape and tree-tops to the Surrey Hills, this refurbished apartment is situated on the third floor with lift access to all levels ensuring ease of access. A stunning home in a building with fine vintage situated close to the heart of the town. A roomy hallway gives access into a generous reception room which features an attractive period fireplace and windows affording south and westerly outlooks. A skylight window creates natural illumination in the newly fitted kitchen which has three-walls of fitted high and low level units, the fourth side is partly open onto the hall giving a spacious area for dining. <br/><br/>The apartment offers two good-sized bedrooms, one with en-suite, each with cupboard storage and a bathroom with skylight window. With a drop-down ladder to the loft, which gives access for additional storage. <br/><br/>Outside<br/>The apartment building is in an elevated position, with a stone-wall, backed by hedging forming the frontage to the footpath and roadway. A driveway gives access to the plot and continues to the side of the property to an area of hardstanding which offers parking for residents. To the rear, an elevated garden area is laid to lawn with hedging and mature shrubs bordering the boundaries. This outdoor setting provides opportunities to sit and socialise al fresco, whilst nearby there are green open spaces including The Mount and Shalford Park offering walking and running routes, and riverside strolls can be enjoyed along the banks of the River Wey a mere 500 metres away.<br/><br/>Guildown Road is situated on the southern edge of historic Guildford with its extensive range of retail, recreational and cultural amenities. There are numerous cafés, bars and restaurants providing venues for socialising, as well as access to entertainment at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Electric and G Live. For sports enthusiasts, facilities are available at the Surrey Sports Park and The Spectrum Sports Centre and golfers have access to courses at Clandon Regis, Sutton Green and Hurtmore Golf Clubs. The mainline station has direct trains to London and the south coast, and for road-users the A3 provides links to the major road network, whilst for travel further afield, London Heathrow and Gatwick Airports are both within easy reach. The Guildford area is renowned for its excellent range of both state and independent schools including St Nicholas Primary School, Holy Trinity, Pewley Down School, Guildford County School Royal Grammar School, Guildford High, Tormead and George Abbott School.