Nightingale Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1

Listed 8 Sept 2026 · Guildford
Downsview House is a magnificent, detached family home combining impressive proportions, elegant design and outstanding modern convenience in one of Guildford’s most sought-after residential locations. Set behind mature landscaping and enjoying an elevated position, the property commands spectacular views of the Merrow Downs while offering beautifully appointed accommodation arranged over three floors. Constructed in 2013 by specialist house builder Hawksmoor homes, Downsview House is a state of the art, family house including a wealth of modern features including a newly installed lift, as well as smart home system for lighting, heating and sound and includes solar panels.
The welcoming reception hall creates a striking first impression and leads to a series of substantial reception spaces designed for both family living and entertaining. At the heart of the home is an exceptional open-plan kitchen, breakfast and family room, providing a wonderful social space with two sets of French doors opening onto the gardens. Complementing this are a formal drawing room, elegant dining room, library/TV room and utility room, all finished to a high standard. The first floor is centred around a luxurious principal suite featuring a generous bedroom, bespoke dressing room and en suite facilities. From the expansive landing, French doors lead onto a stunning balcony overlooking the rolling countryside beyond. Three further well proportioned bedrooms enjoy en suite shower rooms providing excellent family and guest accommodation. The second floor offers remarkable flexibility, with substantial additional bedroom and games room space, a further bedroom/study and extensive storage, making it ideal for growing families, guest accommodation or home-working requirements.
A particular feature of the property is the integrated lift between the ground and first floors, ensuring accessibility and convenience throughout the home. Externally, the house is approached via a private driveway leading to a detached double garage. The landscaped gardens provide a delightful setting, with mature trees and established boundaries creating privacy and seclusion. An attractive outbuilding incorporating a summer house and workshop offers further versatility, while the elevated aspect delivers a truly stunning backdrop of open countryside views.
Gardens and grounds: Externally, the house is approached via a private driveway leading to a detached double garage. The landscaped gardens provide a delightful setting, with mature trees and established boundaries creating privacy and seclusion. An attractive outbuilding incorporating a summer house and workshop offers further versatility, while the elevated aspect delivers a truly stunning backdrop of open countryside views. Distances: Guildford’s Upper High Street 1.1 miles, London Road Station, Guildford 1.1 miles (from 47 minutes to London (Waterloo), Guildford mainline station 1.8 miles (from 32 minutes to London Waterloo), A3 (northbound) 2.4 miles A3 (southbound) 2.7 miles, M25 (Junction 10) 8.7 miles, Heathrow Airport 22.4 miles Gatwick Airport 34.6 miles, Central London 30.9 miles (All distances and times are approximate)
Downsview House occupies a prestigious position on Warren Road, enjoying stunning open views over, and easy access to, Merrow Downs – offering miles of walking routes and bridleways as part of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a popular choice for those wishing to enjoy both town and country living, while remaining within 30 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: Tormead, Guildford High School, George Abbot School, Royal Grammar School and Royal Grammar Preparatory 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.
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Median sold prices in GU1 over the last 12 months: flat £300k · semi-detached £550k · terraced £500k · detached £1.27m.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Warrenhyrst, 15, Warren Road Guildford GU1 2HD | Flat Leasehold | 8 Jun 2026 | £245,000 |
| 7 Windacres, 27, Warren Road Guildford GU1 2HG | Flat Leasehold | 14 Nov 2025 | £425,000 |
| 8 Windacres, 27, Warren Road Guildford GU1 2HG | Flat Leasehold | 27 May 2025 | £395,000 |
| 42 Warren Road Guildford GU1 2HE | Detached Freehold | 29 Oct 2024 | £1,700,000 |
| 11 Alexandra Lodge, Warren Road Guildford GU1 3NX | Flat Leasehold | 14 Oct 2024 | £215,000 |
| Brownings Down, Warren Road Guildford GU1 2HQ | Detached Freehold | 3 Jul 2024 | £1,825,000 |
| Flat 3, Braecroft, 1, Warren Road Guildford GU1 2HA | Flat Leasehold | 24 May 2024 | £287,500 |
| 9 Alexandra Lodge, Warren Road Guildford GU1 3NX | Flat Leasehold | 10 May 2024 | £261,000 |
| 10 Hipley Court, Warren Road Guildford GU1 2HT | Flat Leasehold | 7 May 2024 | £240,000 |
| 2 Warrenhyrst, 15, Warren Road Guildford GU1 2HD | Flat Leasehold | 19 Jan 2024 | £220,000 |
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Listed by Knight Frank, Guildford on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 8 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 08/09/2026.
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