Stylish, charming and refurbished character home.


Description

Located in the ever popular Wood Street Village, North Comptons Barn has an abundance of charm and history with origins dating back to 16th century, whilst enjoying modern features including a fabulous open plan kitchen and living area overlooking the garden. Location and setting are key features, with an unusually generous and deep driveway that leads into a delightful walled front garden, the house is set back in it’s plot, whilst located approximately 0.6 mile from the village green, with well regarded public house and local shop.

Upon entering is a spacious entrance hall which leads to a comfortable sitting room with a beautiful stone open fireplace, characterful beams and bespoke cabinetry and shelving. A notable feature of the property is the contemporary style open plan kitchen filled with natural light from the skylights and bifold doors. This generous space is ideal for family living and entertaining with its central island / breakfast bar and separate area for dining and relaxing with views over the back garden. Off the kitchen is a useful utility room, and a cloakroom accessed from the entrance hall.

Upstairs is a wonderful principal bedroom with vaulted ceiling, an adjoining walk-in dressing area and a well appointed en suite shower room. Across the landing there are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

North Comptons Barn is a semi detached property that enjoys both front and back gardens beautifully kept by the current owner. To the front is a lovely walled garden with patio that enjoys the evening sun and a number of well screened seating areas, ideal for entertaining. A detached brick home office with underfloor heating offers an ideal space for working from home, as a gym or extra living space and an adjoining storage area has been retained with loft ladder allowing access to a fully boarded loft area.

With a delightful paved terrace to the rear, an area of level lawn and a number of mature trees and shrubs offering privacy and tranquillity. The rear garden also benefits from a further seating area, a partly sunken/above ground swimming pool, a sunken trampoline, storage sheds and a gate at the rear leading onto a public footpath giving access to miles of open countryside and cycle paths.

Location

Wood Street Village surrounds a pretty village green, which retains the only may pole in Surrey. This is utilised every year during the May Day Fete, and the green is also used for the “Jazz on the green” event. The are two pubs, an infant school and a church. The surrounding countryside offers miles of superb walking, riding and cycling opportunities in the local area.

Guildford High Street is within approximately 4.5 miles and is known for its pretty, traditional feel with stunning views towards the surrounding hills. There are a number of independent shops, the popular Friary shopping centre as well as a number of cafes and restaurants including a Gail’s Bakery, The Ivy and Ivy Asia, and The March Hare.

There is a wide choice of schools in the area including Wood Street Infant School, Guildford High School, Royal Grammar, Tormead, and Rydes Hill among many others.

Square Footage: 1,666 sq ft