The Paddock, Godalming, Surrey, GU7

Ensconced within picturesque gardens that prompt a heavenly retreat from the hubbub of the world, this exceptional residence sits back from the brick-paved road of The Paddock in a superbly tranquil and idyllic position that exudes a semi-rural feel.

Behind a prodigious lawn, the classic elegance of mature wisteria vines arch over the canopied doorway, enticing you into a spacious layout that flows with ease and takes you out into the sunshine at every opportunity. A tasteful palette of soft hues is paired with the timber detailing of solid wood floors, while the subtle use of glazed inner doors allows natural light and garden vistas to be carried through.

Instantly generating a fluidity that’s ideal for modern family life, the interconnecting sitting room and study create a wonderful sense of quiet understated luxury. Inner double doors give you the chance to have one wonderful open-plan space when and if needed, while French doors tempt you out into the garden. The symmetry and clean lines of illuminated floating shelving nestle in the wide alcoves of the double aspect sitting room, framing a glass-fronted fireplace seamlessly inset into a media chimney breast – a top-of-the-range Kalfire fire adding a further touch of sophistication. Equally impressive, the study has window seats and a fitted workstation wall, generating a sublime environment in which to work from home.

Across the central entrance hall, an additional large playroom can be adapted to your own needs, but it will undoubtedly be the magnificent design and appointment of an exemplary triple aspect kitchen/dining room that will capture and hold your attention for all the right reasons. With sunlight cascading in from automated Velux rooflights – complete with integrated blinds and rain sensors – and twin sets of double aspect French doors, it produces an enviable central hub and somewhere that everyone will naturally gravitate towards.

The rich tones of an the oak effect ceramic tiles run underfoot, taking you through excellently sized dining and restful seating areas to an immaculate contemporary kitchen where impeccable Shaker-style cabinetry is topped with crisp white quartz. Integrated appliances such as eye-level tower ovens and a Quooker boiling water tap are ideal for a busy household and entertaining on a grand scale, and the considered layout incorporates space for an American-style fridge freezer. A central island adds definition and unity to the open-plan design, complete with wraparound bar stool seating, a wine cooler, a large induction hob with a discreet rising glass extractor all providing a beautifully functional and sociable space.

The clever twin arches of the vaulted ceiling lend a tremendous sense of height and space, while the French doors make it effortlessly easy to step out into the sunshine. An adjoining utility room keeps laundry hidden from view. Completing the ground floor, a contemporary shower room allows the playroom to become an easily accessible guest bedroom if preferred. The superior aesthetics and dimensions continue up the bespoke oak and glass staircase to a central landing which unfolds onto a succession of pristine bedrooms.

Sitting peacefully to one end, the sanctuary of a spacious principal suite creates its own wing of the house with French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony. A fitted dressing room with an expanse of Shaker-style door wardrobes provides a wealth of storage, and a deluxe en suite shower room is arranged in a sultry deep grey tile setting.

Impressively generous in their proportions and presentation, the five additional bedrooms proffer an ideal measure of flexible family accommodation and the versatility to have a study. Three benefit from fitted wardrobes and together they all share an outstanding bathroom and separate shower room.

The property also benefits from a comprehensive Ring security system.

Outside
The extensive lawn and feature trees of the front garden instantly evoke an idyllic countryside feel generating somewhere to sit and enjoy rather than merely pass through. The fully stocked flowerbeds and wisteria add to the picture-perfect introduction, while to the side a defined private gravel driveway combines with an attached double garage to give off-road parking to several vehicles.

The tranquillity and seclusion is echoed at the rear where statuesque trees rise up before you lending a stunning backdrop. Paved patios offer a choice of spots for al fresco dining or indulging in an afternoon siesta and whilst one includes the dappled shade of a timber pergola the other reaches around the house past the inset planting of elegant climbing roses. Beneath the evergreen foliage of heavenly high conifer hedgerows clipped mature shrubs border the prodigious lawn and a secure gate to the side means that guests can join you directly for cocktails or barbeques.