Peat Common, Elstead, Godalming, Surrey, GU8

Nestled behind the evergreen foliage of clipped high hedgerows, Terant Cottage instantly evokes a classic English country idyll. Ensconced within wonderfully large gardens to both the front and rear, it sits to the rear of a private road that reaches around the greenery of Peat Common and looks out onto the tranquil vista of the village’s cricket green.

The charm of a stepping stone path leads across a prodigious front garden giving a picture perfect introduction to a quintessential double fronted facade of rich red brickwork, feature lintels and quoins. A gabled entrance porch sits centrally at the heart, enticing you into a layout that has a wonderfully easy flow and a palette of soft neutral hues.

To either side of a central entrance hall a duo of reception rooms create plenty of chance to spend time together. Filled with sunlight and garden views, a spacious triple aspect sitting room is utterly captivating with its exposed brick chimney breast and working fireplace. Bow windows and a duo of alcoves within the brickwork lend plenty of period charm, and while the admirable dimensions easily accommodate a desk/study area, French doors to the side allow life to filter freely out onto a patio. Across the hallway, the separate dining room is perfect for entertaining yet could easily become a dedicated home office or TV/play room if preferred.

The more than generous proportions continue to the rear of the cottage where a large kitchen/breakfast room generates a hugely sociable feel that’s ideal for family life. Well-presented, yet with scope to be updated, a wealth of traditional cabinets wrap-around the main kitchen area housing an integrated oven and hob along with an array of freestanding appliances. Bar stool seating gives a great excuse to sit with a glass of wine and catch up on the day’s events while you cook. The notably sized breakfast room area has plenty of space for a full dining table, and a demi-glazed door makes it easy to step outside and pick fresh herbs and vegetables from established beds. A separate utility room adds to the sense of space, and a modern ground floor shower room is an added bonus for any busy household.

The abundance of natural light and soft neutral colours are echoed upstairs throughout five bedrooms that generate fantastic blank canvases for you to refresh and style to your own tastes and needs. Unfolding around a light filled central landing whose design has space to sit and read a book from the fitted shelving, together they provide a great measure of flexibility for a growing family. Three benefit from fitted wardrobes and together they share a family bathroom arranged in a rich vibrant blue tile setting. Tastefully chosen, it could if needed be easily updated to give a deluxe contemporary finishing touch to this characterful period cottage.

Step Outside
Encompassed by the evergreen high hedging that prompts a prized level of privacy and seclusion, the gardens of Terant Cottage stretch out to both the front and rear generating a heavenly amount of space in which to escape. Sitting directly across from the open greenery of Peat Common, at the front a rose covered archway guides you onto the eternal charm of a stepping stone path. Leading the way across a fabulously sized south-west facing lawn, it provides the perfect vantage point to admire the handsome double fronted facade of the property. Feature trees add height and interest, a painted arbour sits tucked away in dappled shade and there’s an immense amount of space for children to play. The lawn extends seamlessly around to the side of the cottage where a paved patio connects with the sitting room giving you every excuse to step outside for al fresco drinks and meals with friends.

Step out from the kitchen and you’ll find a rear garden that budding gardeners and true cooks will adore. Further hedgerows continue the coveted degree of privacy and established vegetable beds sit within the considerable lawn. A sheltered patio supplies a great spot to take a break from a busy day, and a private gated driveway combines with a detached garage to give an admirable amount of secure off-road parking.