Haslemere Road, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8

With picturesque views of the surrounding landscape and cricket green, Heathdene sits back from the road behind the evergreen foliage of high hedgerows that instantly gives you the feeling of privacy from the world outside. A quintessential red brick bay facade has feature hung tiles, while inside an accomplished three storey layout sees tasteful contemporary design blend harmoniously with a wealth of character. With natural light tumbling down from above a central entrance hall retains a wonderful amount of original elegance with a classic chequerboard floor. The ruby red carpeting of its sweeping staircase lends a rich dash of colour while a duo of exceptional reception rooms unfolds to either side. Beautifully lit by wide bay windows, each proffers ample space for family life. Picture rails wrap-around each room and whilst the main reception room has the homely focal point of a working fireplace, the large dining room connects to the impeccably extended layout of a magnificent kitchen/breakfast room.

Well-appointed and filled with light, the double aspect kitchen area is fully fitted with sympathetically chosen Shaker-style cabinetry topped with solid wood. Integrated appliances include double ovens and a gas range hob and a matching central island has bar stool seating equally ideal for a morning coffee or a sitting with a glass of wine catching up on the day’s events while you cook. One of the key features of the kitchen is a Victorian pantry which has a quarry tile floor and a slate ‘cooling shelf’ perfect for day-to-day cooking or dinner parties with family and friends. Gently delineated with the clever use of a change in flooring and a small step down, the stylish breakfast room area adds a relaxed space in which to spend time with one another. Accent heritage hues give a refined contrast to the kitchen’s cool calming white and bi-fold doors allow the decked terrace outside to add engender an easy flowing extension of the house. A ground floor cloakroom is handy for guests and days spent in the garden and a side entrance makes it easy to unload shopping straight from the car to the kitchen.

Upstairs, the generous dimensions that properties from this era are favoured for continue in a series of four outstanding bedrooms all with idyllic vistas. On the first floor the warming tones of original solid wood doors open onto a trio of bedrooms where picture rails, modern sash windows and high ceilings give both charm and a wonderful sense of space. Together they share the quiet understated luxury of a large family bathroom where a further chequerboard floor runs underfoot and a wrought iron fireplace sits opposite the relaxing indulgence of a freestanding roll top bath. A walk-in waterfall corner shower is arranged in classic white tile setting with motifs that complement the monochrome floor and an arched chimney breast alcove provides handy recessed storage for daily life’s bits and bobs.

When it comes to unwinding and escaping from the hubbub of the day the top floor main bedroom suite is an enviable sanctuary. Stretching out exclusively across the top floor its spacious design has a pared-back aesthetic that lends a supremely calming and restful feel. The impressive double aspect proportions incorporate space for a seating/dressing/wardrobe area and a contemporary en suite with an encaustic patterned tiled floor has the sleek simplicity of a countertop basin, a deluxe walk-in shower and a full-sized bath beneath a sash window.

Outside
The bi-fold doors of the kitchen/breakfast room make it irresistibly easy to step out onto decked terracing and enjoy everything from a weekend brunch to al fresco dining with friends. Versatile to your needs, a detached gym with an en-suite shower room is encompassed by an expanse of full height glazing. Its French doors connect with the terracing and further access is gained from the driveway, giving this extra room plenty of flexibility to be a dedicated home office or peaceful hideaway if preferred.

Down below you an established lawn extends down to a picturesque backdrop of neighbouring tall trees. Long flowerbeds to either side reach out before you ready to be filled with your own favourite shrubs and trees, while to the rear a classic picket fence defines a cut flower garden which is versatile in use, a greenhouse alongside a large shed providing ample storage for your outside garden equipment.
At the front of the house a gravel driveway generates private off-road parking for several vehicles.