Oaklands Close, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8JL

"Spending time in the house, you notice how adaptable it feels.  The layout already offers a good amount of space, but it’s the way it could evolve that stands out - whether that’s opening up the kitchen, reworking the ground floor, or extending further into the garden.  Upstairs, the bedrooms are well spread out, with three comfortable doubles and a fourth room that works as a child’s room or office. The garden is another strong point - established, private and a good size, with plenty of potential to shape it over time" -  Toni Humphreys - Chantries and Pewleys.

Positioned within one of Shalford’s most sought-after roads, the house is well placed for village life, with access to local amenities, schools and connections into Guildford.   In a well-regarded Shalford setting this property is a house with flexibility at its core - a space to live in now, with clear potential to reshape over time. 

The kitchen sits right in the middle of the house, which naturally pulls everything together - a layout that naturally connects the house.   The study/playroom provides a wonderful space to either work from or for children to play with supervision from the kitchen.  A separate utility room sits off the kitchen, adding practical day-to-day convenience.   For buyers looking to modernise, this is also the area where the most value can be added - with clear potential to open up the layout or extend to the rear, subject to the usual permissions.     

The ground floor is arranged around a series of distinct reception areas, each with its own role.    Around the kitchen you have a mix of spaces that can flex depending on how you live - the more formal living and dining rooms (which when the sliding doors are open provide a lovely long space overlooking the garden).   The main living room sits to the front, with a separate dining room beyond, creating a more traditional layout that still works well for everyday use.    In addition, a snug adds further flexibility - whether for quieter evenings, working from home, or family life that needs a bit of separation between spaces.  

Bedrooms & the first floor layout offers well-balanced accommodation for family life.   Upstairs, the layout offers four bedrooms, arranged to give a good sense of separation between rooms.    The principal bedroom benefits from its own ensuite, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.  Three of the rooms are comfortable doubles, with a fourth that works well as a child’s bedroom, nursery or additional workspace.

The gardens & outside space are established, private and ready to be shaped.   The garden is a key part of the overall appeal.   Laid mainly to lawn, it is bordered by mature planting that provides a good degree of privacy and a sense of enclosure.  It’s a space that already works well for families, but also offers scope for landscaping or extending the house further into it over time.