Pond Road, Hook Heath, Surrey, GU22

Originally built in the 1800s as the lodge house for Penwood House, today this outstanding detached residence is a stunning modern day home. In wonderful gated grounds of just under half an acre including a heated outdoor swimming pool, beautiful south-facing gardens and integral double garaging, its peaceful location is set within one of Hook Heath’s most coveted and prestigious private roads. Behind a traditional ‘Surrey style’ facade a spacious layout of 4164sq ft includes a gym and office as well as three excellent reception rooms and an exemplary kitchen/breakfast room. Three of the five double bedrooms have luxury en suites and tastefully chosen contemporary design blends effortlessly with period charm.

Dating back to the 1800s Penwood Lodge has a wealth of character and heritage. Beautifully extended and enhanced it sits discreetly tucked away within the exclusivity of Pond Road in the heart of Hook Heath just a gentle stroll from the favoured golf and tennis clubs.

From the traditional Flemish bond patterning of its colourful red brickwork to the blackened wood doors of its integral double garaging, every aspect of its elegant facade conjures a captivating first impression. Step in from the charming canopied doorway and you’ll discover an exceptionally arranged interior where leaded windows proffer idyllic garden vistas. Feature patterned walls lend discerning dashes of colour throughout and additions such as the integrated speaker system and recessed lighting have been subtly incorporated.

With dual sets of French doors leading you and your guests directly out the landscaped terracing and swimming pool of the south-facing gardens, the superb central hallway instantly hints at the sense of space within. The warm tones of its wood floor extend into a spacious double aspect living room where elegant cornicing wraps-around above you and a wood burner nestles within a distinguished stone fireplace.

The cohesive aesthetics continue in an equally impressive snug that opens into a wonderful formal dining room, creating a prized degree of versatile space that can be tailored to perfectly suit your own needs and lifestyle. Across the hallway, it is however the considered addition of a magnificent kitchen/breakfast room that produces that all important wow factor. Exquisitely appointed with painted Shaker cabinetry topped with contrasting cool white granite, the first class kitchen includes a superior central island with a solid wood bar stool overhang. Sympathetically styled, a double butler sink with 'Quooker' tap is perfectly placed for you to admire the gardens while you prep, whilst the wrap-around design houses a Rangemaster American style fridge freezer and a matching range cooker beneath a quintessential mantel extractor. Filled with light and ideally suited for daily life and relaxed weekend brunches, the generous dimensions of the breakfast room area have ample space for a couch and seamlessly connect you with the terracing via an expanse of bi-fold doors.

A separate fitted utility room with convenient side access keeps laundry hidden from view and an excellent office sits to the other end of the ground floor giving a notable delineation between work and home life. A stylish shower room sits to its side while stairs lead up above the integral garaging to the added bonus of a gym.

The exemplary sense of style and space is echoed upstairs where soft plush carpeting runs underfoot and a beautifully lit central hallway unfolds onto five impeccable double bedrooms. With its wall of tastefully chosen wardrobes, the refined principal bedroom proffers a hugely calm and peaceful retreat from the hubbub of daily life. Arranged in an opulent tile setting, its en suite is both sumptuous and sophisticated. A ceiling mounted waterfall shower is framed in glass while twin basins and a double ended bath are encased in the rich timber tones of solid wood.

To the rear of the first floor a commendable second bedroom has a deluxe en suite shower room and French doors that tempt you out onto a south-facing balcony overlooking the gardens. The third bedroom has a contemporary en suite of its own as well as walk-in storage, while the two additional rooms are lit by the eternal charm of bay and gabled windows. With either fitted wardrobes or easy eaves access both have ample storage and together they share a fabulous family bathroom with demi walls of heritage rose blush hues and classic crisp white metro tiles. Its traditional suite includes the luxury of a freestanding roll top bath with claw feet and telephone taps, a walk-in shower and a bidet. The perfect finishing touch to an exceptional Hook Heath home.

Hidden away from passersby behind the evergreen foliage of high hedgerows, the gated grounds of Penwood Lodge immediately engender an immense feeling of privacy and exclusivity. A sweeping gravel driveway combines with the attractive integral double garaging to provide plentiful secure off-road parking, and an established lawn reaches around to the rear where heavenly south-facing gardens stretch out before you.

With landscaped paving that matches the tiled floor of the kitchen/breakfast room the prodigious terracing generates an easy flowing extension of the ground floor creating a sublime connection that makes it irresistibly easy for these heavenly grounds to play an integral part of your daily life. Tiered and providing ample excuse for al fresco dining, the terracing extends to encompass a heated outdoor swimming pool that’s a joy to spend time both in and lounging around. Statuesque trees and fully stocked raised flowerbeds border a large established lawn that invites you to take a stroll to the rear where the red brick facade of a workshop complements the architecture of the house. Finished with contemporary black framed windows and French doors, its tranquil patio sits in dappled shade lending the perfect spot to sit and truly admire your surroundings. A separate shed completes this idyllic outdoor space.

Hook Heath is one of Woking's most desirable areas, with properties typically being larger than average and on good-sized plots. From Woking, the frequent and direct fast train takes just 26 mins to reach London Waterloo making ideal for any commuter wanting to be within easy reach door to door but also be able to enjoy the space you get by moving out to Surrey.

Just a few minutes' walk away is a tennis & croquet club, while Woking Golf Club is also about 900 metres away by road. Other leisure amenities include Woking Park, Woking Leisure Centre, and the Pool-in-the-Park swimming complex. Woking town is under two miles away, and offers an extensive range of shopping & recreational facilities, including the Peacocks Shopping & Arts Centre. Guildford Town Centre with its cobbled streets and excellent shopping is just 7 miles away. Further interests of Guildford Town Centre include the Yvonne Arnauld Theatre and the stunning Cathedral. The A3, M3 & M25 are all within easy reach.