Orchard Road, Shalford, Guildford, Surrey, GU4

This attractive detached family home on Orchard Road in Shalford has been beautifully renovated and maintained, offering a superb blend of character, comfort, and modern practicality. The current owners have thoughtfully upgraded the property throughout, including improvements to the plumbing and electrics, a new boiler, and replacement windows. The result is a turn-key home ready for immediate enjoyment, yet it still offers scope for future enhancement with approved planning permission (Ref: 17/P/01192) for a single-storey side garage extension, a new front dormer, and a porch addition, as well as the possibility of adding an additional bathroom upstairs.

Inside, the accommodation extends to around 1,737 sq ft of light and well-proportioned living space. From the welcoming entrance hall with its smart grey staircase and oak-style flooring, the home opens into a series of generous, interlinked rooms that flow perfectly for family living. There is ample storage in the hallway and on the landing of this home ideal for the growing family. The family room at the front of the house is warm and inviting, ideal as a playroom, TV room, or home office with a charming bay window, ideal for cosy evenings.

The kitchen and dining area are the true heart of the home, opened up to form one large and beautifully sociable space. The kitchen is well-equipped, with modern fittings and a stylish finish as well as a dedicated and useful pantry stocked with shelving for additional storage, while the dining area is distinguished by its vaulted ceiling, creating a bright, airy atmosphere and a wonderful sense of space. French doors open directly onto the large rear garden, perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing while enjoying the surroundings.

A spacious living room offers great flexibility with stripped wood floor, a large open fireplace, patio doors to the rear with a large picture window to the front, while a practical utility room with direct garden access and downstairs cloakroom with shower, enhance the home’s functionality. Upstairs, there are four well-sized bedrooms, each finished in soft, neutral tones that reflect light beautifully. The main bedroom, featuring a distinctive curved bay window, enjoys lovely views of the garden, while the additional bedrooms offer excellent flexibility for children, guests, or remote working. The family bathroom has been finished to a high standard, with contemporary tiling and modern fixtures.

Outside, the property enjoys a generous and private garden, mainly laid to lawn and framed by mature trees and shrubs. It offers plenty of space for children to play or for adults to entertain, with room for seating and outdoor dining. The plot’s size and privacy add to its appeal, and the planning permission in place ensures plenty of future potential for expansion if desired.

Set in the sought-after village of Shalford, just south of Guildford, this home benefits from a superb balance of rural charm and convenience. Shalford’s village green is at the heart of the community, surrounded by traditional pubs, independent shops, and a post office. The railway station offers direct services to Guildford and Gatwick, and there are excellent road connections via the A281 and A3. The area is renowned for its beautiful countryside walks, with the River Wey and Surrey Hills right on the doorstep, providing endless opportunities for recreation and relaxation.

In all, this is a stylishly renovated, ready-to-move-into family home offering bright and spacious living, a large private garden, and future potential, all set within one of Surrey’s most desirable and well-connected villages.