Charterhouse Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7

Situated on Charterhouse Road behind a raised front garden, the beautiful quoins and lintels of this detached period home conjure an instant sense of the grace and elegance of its Victorian heritage. Sympathetically extended to cater for modern life whilst remaining respectful of the original architecture, its three storeys include the versatility to have a dedicated home office and allow tastefully chosen, contemporary design, to blend seamlessly with an abundance of period features. Step in from the arched doorway of an enclosed porch and you�ll find the colours and character of stained glass windows framing the door to a hallway where an original tiled floor and solid wood staircase have been impeccably retained. The easy flowing layout of the ground floor stretches out before you, unfolding onto a duo of reception rooms each with their own outstanding focal point fireplaces. Refined yet ultimately inviting, a large living room is delicately bathed in light from wide bay windows. Picture rails wrap-around above you enhancing the feeling of height and space further still, while the soft neutral colour scheme is hugely calming and restful. With the flexibility to cater to your own needs, the adjacent formal dining room injects a dramatic dash of colour with its rich red hues. Fitted bookcases and cabinetry in the chimney breast alcoves lend a crisp contrast giving the option to use the space as a drawing room or snug. A grand fireplace transports you back to a bygone era while double doors lend a wonderful interplay with an adjoining kitchen/family/dining room that lends a stunning yet tasteful contemporary contrast. With natural light tumbling in from a duo of roof lanterns, this accomplished space has been meticulously created to cater for modern family life. Whether you want to enjoy a relaxed meal together, sit and catch up with one another�s day or entertain friends, its proportions offer a wealth of space in which to do so and extend fluidly out onto a landscaped patio via wide bi-fold doors. The spacious kitchen area is well-appointed with shaker-style cabinetry topped with sleek black granite. A trio of pendants, a brilliantly broad island with bar stool seating delineates and unites the open plan design and has the notable detailing of a double butler sink. Contemporary halo lighting defines the considerable dining area and the bi-fold doors pull back to allow the patio to engender an extension of this hugely sociable space. Downstairs, a basement room is currently used as a home office where storage and shelving sits within the arched chimney breast. The considered addition of a cloakroom makes this a great option as playroom, gym or TV room. Follow the beautifully lit solid wood staircase upstairs and you�ll see the more than generous proportions and original charm continued throughout a series of three excellent double bedrooms. Picture rails and feature fireplaces in each room add a final reminder of the house�s history, and whilst the classically styled main bedroom has bay windows and fitted wardrobes, together this trio of rooms shares the quiet luxury of a sophisticated family bathroom arranged in the pared-back aesthetic of a stone tile setting. Outside Sitting in a gently elevated position that gives a coveted distance from passersby, this Victorian home immediately evokes a superb introduction with its magnificent bay facade and a raised walled frontage framed by wrought iron railings and a duo of gates. Ideally sized for al fresco entertaining or lazy summer afternoons, it makes it tempting simple for daily life to filter out from the kitchen and unwind in the fresh air. Steps lead up to a raised and tiered long lawn that gives children ample chance to play and has the option to add a vegetable garden, terracing or a summerhouse.