Markwick Lane, GODALMING, GU8

Set behind a beautiful stone wall and clipped hedges, Markwick Cottage is a charming period home constructed of classic Bargate stone and adorned with wisteria. The ground floor offers three characterful reception rooms, each opening onto the gardens. The snug features a dramatic inglenook fireplace with a modern log-burning stove. The kitchen breakfast room includes a traditional Aga and a generous walk-in larder. Completing the accommodation which spans some 2477 square feet is a large boot room, a utility/boiler room, and a ground floor shower room. The cottage has a lovely feel with exposed beams, herringbone floors and leaded light windows adding to its charm.
Upstairs there are four bedrooms in total; two bedroom suites with built-in wardrobes and ensuite bathrooms, plus a fourth single bedroom, while the principal bedroom which enjoys rural views across the lane and distant farmland and can be easily remodelled to include a dressing room and en-suite. The first-floor landing provides an abundance of storage cupboards and closets.

Outside

Outside, the property sits on approximately 0.8 acres, featuring level lawns and a private arboretum with specimen trees. A driveway provides ample parking and leads to a detached garage with power and light, flanked by a glasshouse and a large store. Additional outbuildings include a summerhouse and garden shed. A peaceful courtyard with a raised pond and heated loggia offers a tranquil space for entertaining.

Situation

Located just south of Hascombe, the lane runs along a ridge through Hydestile and Enton to Milford village, which offers excellent amenities and a mainline station with a 50-minute commute to London Waterloo. Nearby Godalming and Cranleigh provide comprehensive shopping and schooling options. The local village of Dunsfold offers a community shop, the Sun Inn pub, and an ancient church. The area benefits from a wide range of schools including Charterhouse, Cranleigh, Prior’s Field, Longacre, and St Hilary’s. Golfers enjoy the proximity of West Surrey Golf Course and Bramley Golf Course. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the property offers peaceful rural living with easy access to nearby facilities.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-57762