Fort Road, Guildford, GU1
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- No onward chain
- Exceptional 180-degree views of the Downs, and beyond
- Beautiful Gertrude Jekyll garden
- Indoor swimming pool for year-round leisure
- Significant development potential
- Prime location on one of Guildford’s most prestigious roads
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band - H
Description
Nestled on Fort Road, one of Guildford’s most exclusive addresses, this unique 1960s upside-down house offers an unparalleled living experience, complete with breath-taking 180-degree views across the Downs. This home combines architectural intrigue with tremendous development potential, providing a rare opportunity to create your dream residence in a highly sought-after location.
This five-bedroom property is designed to maximize its stunning surroundings, with the main living areas located on the upper floor to fully appreciate the expansive views. The home features two spacious reception rooms, ideal for entertaining and family gatherings. The versatile layout offers flexibility for modern living, with ample space for customization or expansion.
Outside, the property boasts a beautifully landscaped Gertrude Jekyll garden, blending natural beauty with historic design. It’s a serene retreat that complements the home’s idyllic setting. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or simply enjoy outdoor relaxation, this garden is a standout feature of the home.
Additionally, the property includes an indoor swimming pool, offering year-round enjoyment and adds to the overall potential. There is also potential to convert the old swimming pool building at the bottom of the garden.
With lots of development potential, this home offers a rare opportunity to renovate or extend (subject to planning permissions), allowing you to create a truly bespoke living space that reflects your personal style.
Located just a stone’s throw from the Downs, this property offers the perfect balance of peaceful countryside living while being within easy reach of Guildford’s vibrant town centre, excellent schools, and commuter links.
Freehold
Council Tax Band - H
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: H
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Fort Road, Guildford, GU1
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About Chantries and Pewleys Estate Agents, Guildford
2 St. Marys Terrace, Mill Lane, Guildford, GU1 3TZWelcome to Chantries & Pewleys, a privately owned, independent and traditional Estate Agent specialising in the sale and letting of prime residential property within Guildford and the surrounding villages.
Chantries & Pewleys is owned by Chris Dean, Anthony Brown, Gavin Amberton and Andy Moran, who have worked within the property business for many years. All four of their offices in Cranleigh, Guildford, Merrow and Shalford have highly experienced property professionals offering Sales and Lettings expertise.
By design, Chantries & Pewleys provide four unique, high profile and easily accessed offices - in Cranleigh High Street, Guildford town centre, Merrow on the A25 and Shalford on the A281. The Cranleigh, Merrow & Shalford offices uniquely provide free car parking directly outside each office, making a personal visit so simple. The Guildford office is very close to a number of large car parks.
We all love the internet, however at Chantries & Pewleys, you will also experience a refreshingly personal, mature and consultative approach to your move as many of us have been advising clients locally for over 40 years.
With some of the very best independent and state schools, fast rail and road links, unrivalled shopping and leisure facilities and surrounded by stunning countryside, it is no wonder Guildford and its beautiful surrounding villages are rated amongst the most desirable locations in England.
So if you are planning a move, the Directors and their teams extend a warm invitation to you to make a personal visit or call to their offices to experience mature, sound and reliable advice on your next property transaction.
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