Sutton Park, Sutton Green, Guildford, Surrey

Chestnut Cottage is a charming Grade II Listed property that dates from the 16th century. It has a thatched roof and brick and timber frame elevations, surrounded by a splendid garden, designed by a Chelsea triple gold medal winner. Inside there are two bedroom suites and a wealth of highly attractive period features, including exposed beams and grand brick-built fireplaces/inglenooks.
The ground floor has a semi open-plan layout, divided only by the substantial chimney stack with separates the triple aspect family room and the comfortable sitting and dining area. Both rooms have imposing open fireplaces/inglenooks, as well as timber beams overhead with good height ceilings. The kitchen and breakfast room adjoins the sitting and dining area and features Clive Christian hand-painted units, a central island, an Aga, a Fisher and Paykel 2 drawer dishwasher and a Maytag American fridge/freezer. The utility room offers further space for storage and home appliances.
The central staircase leads to two first-floor bedrooms, both of which are well-presented and comfortable. The principal bedroom has its own dressing room and an en suite shower room, with the second bedroom featuring built-in wardrobe and storage space and an en suite bathroom. There is scope to install a third bedroom. (Subject to the necessary consent.)

The property is set in a beautiful garden and is surrounded by the stunning parkland of Sutton Park. At the entrance, gates open onto the brick driveway, which leads to a gravel parking area and access to the two detached barns, workshops, home office/study and substantial storage. There is scope to convert the barn storage rooms to further accommodation. (Subject to the necessary consent.) There are further outbuildings for additional garden storage. The garden includes expansive lawns, patio areas, well-maintained shrubs and hedgerows and a variety of mature trees. There is also a peaceful pond and beyond the garden there is a large open grassy meadow. In all the plot extends to 4.8 acres. The current owners have installed a borewell to ensure a good supply of water for the gardens.

The property lies in a peaceful rural position just outside the village of Sutton Green. There is a local pub, a village hall and a parish church in the village. Nearby Guildford provides access to a wealth of amenities and facilities including high street and independent shops, and an abundance of coffee shops and restaurants and entertainment, including The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Electric Theatre and G Live. There are several excellent schools in the immediate area, both in the state and private sector, which include Wood Street Infant School, Rydes Hill, Aldro, Charterhouse, Prior’s Field, Guildford County, Royal Grammar School, Tormead and Guildford High. The area is well connected by road, with the A3, while Guildford’s mainline station provides regular services to London.