Beech Lawn, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3PE

A charming tile-hung family home, tucked away within an exclusive enclave of just eight detached houses, enjoying remarkable peace and privacy less than 600 metres from the Upper High Street, with exciting scope to renovate, extend and create a truly exceptional home.

Lovingly owned by the same family for almost 40 years and never previously offered to the open market, Meadway speaks for itself and represents one of the rarest opportunities to come to the Guildford market in recent years. Its story now presents for further narration.

Beyond its undeniable existing charm and draws, Meadway also offers exceptional scope for enlargement and refurbishment, if desired, further fuelling the excitement of this opportunity.

Whether through comprehensive modernisation, reconfiguration of the existing layout, extension to the side or rear, or the creation of a stunning open-plan kitchen and family space, there is considerable flexibility to enhance both the accommodation and long-term value, subject to the usual consents. Opportunities to acquire a home with such strong fundamentals, in a location where investment is well supported by neighbouring property values, are simply increasingly scarce.

Occupying a mature plot in this highly prized residential setting, the property combines timeless character with exciting potential to modernise, remodel and extend, subject to the usual consents. Approaching 2,000 sq ft including the garage, the accommodation is both spacious and well-balanced.

A welcoming reception hall forms the heart of the house, leading to two elegant and versatile reception rooms. The charming dual-aspect drawing room is centred around a feature fireplace and enjoys direct access to the garden, creating a wonderful space for both entertaining and everyday family living. A separate dining room offers an ideal setting for more formal occasions, while the generous kitchen/breakfast room overlooks the rear garden and provides excellent potential to create a superb contemporary family hub.

The first floor provides four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en suite facilities, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom with separate WC. The traditional layout and generous room dimensions reflect the home’s enduring design, with attractive outlooks across the surrounding gardens.

Gardens and grounds

Outside, Meadway continues to impress. The property is approached via a private driveway providing off-street parking and access to the detached garage. An attractive front lawn, mature planting and the home’s distinctive brick and tile-hung elevations create an immediate sense of warmth and character, giving the property an almost quintessential chocolate-box appeal.

A particular highlight is the delightful rear garden, enjoying a high degree of privacy and seclusion. Predominantly laid to lawn and framed by an abundance of mature trees, shrubs and established planting, it provides a peaceful setting for relaxation, family life and outdoor entertaining. A paved terrace adjoin the house, offering ideal spaces for al fresco dining, while the established boundaries create a wonderful sense of enclosure rarely found so close to the town centre.

For buyers seeking a home with genuine scarcity value, Meadway offers an increasingly rare combination of a tightly held location, handsome period-inspired architecture, mature gardens and outstanding scope to create a bespoke family home in one of Guildford’s most desirable settings. Distances: Guildford’s Upper High Street 600 metres, London Road (Guildford) Station 800 metres (from 44 minutes to London Waterloo), Guildford mainline station 1.1 miles (from 32 minutes to London Waterloo), A3 (Guildford northbound) 1.4 miles, A3 (Guildford southbound) 1.9 miles, M25 (Junction 10) 8.6 miles, Heathrow Airport 23.9 miles, Gatwick Airport 24.6 miles, Central London 31.8 miles. (All distances and times are approximate).

Beech Lawn, a true hidden gem, is widely regarded as one of Guildford’s most exclusive and tightly held residential roads.

Enjoying an exceptionally peaceful and secluded setting, this discreet enclave offers a rare combination of quality, tranquillity and convenience that is seldom found.

Properties on Beech Lawn are rarely available and often remain in the same ownership for many years, reflecting both the desirability and enduring appeal of this exceptional location.

Surrounded on three sides by the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Guildford is a popular choice for enjoying both town and country living and within 32 miles of central London.

Guildford provides extensive shopping, restaurants, bars, entertainment and sporting facilities, with historic buildings providing backdrops at every turn. In the centre is the medieval Guildford Castle with landscaped gardens and views from its square tower. The town hosts both a bustling Friday and Saturday market as well as a farmer’s market on the first Tuesday of each month.

Schools: Guildford High School 800 metres, Royal Grammar School 800 metres, Royal Grammar Preparatory School 650 metres, Tormead 0.7 miles, George Abbot School, St Peter’s Catholic School, St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic School, Guildford County School, Pewley Down Infant School, Holy Trinity Junior School, Boxgrove Primary School, St Catherine’s, Charterhouse, Aldro.

Amenities: G Live, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Pit Farm Tennis Club, Merrow Tennis Club, Surrey Sports Park, Spectrum Leisure Centre, Bramley Golf Club, West Surrey Golf Club, Guildford Golf Club, Worplesdon Golf Club.