The Street, Compton, Guildford, Surrey, GU3

A delightful period home set in the heart of Compton. Combining characterful interiors, generous gardens and a versatile outbuilding.

Description

The ground floor of April Cottage offers a warm and inviting layout, beginning with a generous living room that features a wood-burning stove set within a traditional brick fireplace. French doors open directly onto the garden, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. Adjacent to this is a charming dining room, ideal for entertaining, with a bay window that floods the room with natural light and highlights the period character of the property. Completing the ground floor is a bespoke country-style kitchen, fitted with rustic wooden worktops and classic cabinetry, offering ample storage and views over the garden.

Upstairs, the property provides three well-proportioned bedrooms, each with distinctive character and fitted storage. The principal bedroom faces the rear garden, while the second and third bedrooms offer flexibility for family living or home office use. The family bathroom is designed with elegance in mind and boasting a freestanding roll-top bath complemented by period detailing.

The accommodation is further enhanced by a detached outbuilding, which includes a ground floor space and a mezzanine level. This versatile building is perfect for use as a home office, studio, or gym, providing additional functionality to suit modern lifestyles.

To the rear, a generous lawn stretches out, framed by mature hedging and vibrant planting that create a sense of privacy and tranquillity. There is ample space for outdoor dining and relaxation, with open views towards the surrounding countryside. A gravel driveway provides convenient off-road parking, while the detached outbuilding and additional storage sheds offer practical solutions for modern living.

April Cottage is a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful home in a prime Surrey location—ideal for families, professionals, or anyone seeking village life with excellent connectivity.

Location

Nestled in the highly desirable Surrey Hills, designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Compton, mentioned in the Doomsday Book, remains a thriving community with its 900 year old parish church, two pubs, cricket and tennis clubs and benefiting from convenient transport links.

Both Guildford and Godalming with mainline stations provide excellent facilities including a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities.

There are an excellent selection of schools in the area, including Puttenham C of E Primary, Aldro, St Catherine’s, Charterhouse and Prior’s Field.

Locally the surrounding countryside including Pilgrims Way and the North Downs are perfect for walking, riding or cycling with public footpaths and bridleways accessed straight from the property. Watts Art Gallery in Compton is approximately 0.6 mile and hosts a number of exhibitions and events.

Square Footage: 1,059 sq ft