8 Bed Detached House, Single Let, Guildford, GU5 0LW £2,950,000

To the opposite side of the reception hall lies a well-appointed study and a suite of flexible rooms that could easily be configured as a self-contained annexe, offering excellent potential for multi-generational living or guest accommodation. Upstairs, the first-floor landing is a noteworthy feature — expansive, bright, and versatile. It offers potential as a reading area or informal sitting room. The principal bedroom suite is impressively proportioned, complete with dual dressing areas and a luxurious en-suite. The remaining bedrooms on this floor are similarly generous, complemented by further en-suite shower rooms and a well-appointed family bathroom, providing versatility and comfort for a growing family.

The second floor, while currently unfinished, presents exciting potential. Whether adapted to provide additional bedrooms, a media suite, or left as a capacious storage area, this level offers valuable flexibility for future use.

The grounds at Brooklands are equally impressive. Formerly used for equestrian purposes, they now lend themselves more naturally to leisure and recreation. Highlights include a private tennis court, cricket nets, extensive lawns, and potential for a swimming pool (SSTP). The surrounding woodland not only offers a tranquil retreat but also reinforces a strong connection to nature, with meandering grass pathways and seasonal bluebells creating a picturesque backdrop.

Of increasing importance to many families today is a property’s environmental performance, and Brooklands does not disappoint. The addition of solar panels, a solar heat battery, and highly insulating upper parts and cavity wall insulation within the original building not only helps to reduce the ongoing running costs of the home but also demonstrates a conscious effort to minimise reliance on fossil fuels. This combination of energy efficiency and environmental consideration significantly enhances the property's appeal and long-term sustainability.

In summary, Brooklands is a property of rare quality — one that balances functionality with beauty, modernity with warmth, and space with intimacy. It offers not only a lifestyle of comfort, privacy, and inspiration but also a forward-thinking approach to sustainable living that aligns with the values and expectations of today’s discerning buyers.

There are several excellent schools in the vicinity, including Longacre, St. Catherine’s, Cranleigh, Guildford High, Priors Field and Tormead for girls, Aldro, Lanesborough, Royal Grammar School, Cranleigh School and Charterhouse for boys to name but a few. A public footpath is located at the end of Pepperbox Lane and leads to Cranleigh, close to the Notcutts garden centre, meaning Cranleigh can be reached within 20 mins on foot.
For the golfing enthusiast, there are numerous courses in the area, including Cranleigh Golf & Leisure Club, West Surrey Golf Club and Bramley Golf Club, whilst polo is enjoyed at Hurtwood Park and racing at Goodwood.