Eashing Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7

Offering the most wonderful country house retreat whilst still being within a mile of Godalming town centre and the mainline train station, Little Eashing beautifully balances picture-perfect charm with everything modern family life could desire.

Searching for a needle in a haystack, we feel this is as close as you could get. This property, pristinely presented inside and out, is a rare find and offers the added benefit of a detached two-storey period cottage where contemporary living meets character perfectly.

Throughout the main house, there is a great sense of space, exposed brickwork, and inglenook fireplaces, all filled with exquisite oak beams and framing. The masterfully curated layout of its time unfolds over 3,500+ sq ft and sits in perfect harmony with the gardens. A palette of heritage hues lends cohesive dashes of colour to the cool, calming effect of white walls that begin immediately in a superb entrance porch.

Explore further and you’ll discover a hugely restful, double-aspect family room where a freestanding wood burner lends a homely glow, French doors tempt you out into the gardens, and lime-waxed beams gleam in the sunlight.

This relaxing space leads in turn into the delineated yet open-plan design of an exemplary, large kitchen/breakfast room, supremely well-appointed with traditional cabinetry topped with solid wood. A magnificent Aga nestles within the inglenook fireplace, and additional appliances, storage, and workspace are found in an impressive adjoining utility room with a direct entry point to the above-mentioned entrance porch.

Hidden away out of sight and accessed via steps leading down from the breakfast table area, a stylish cellar room has been deftly converted. Fully powered and heated, echoing the attention to the lifestyle demands of a growing family, it has plenty of space to house your wine collection and the flexibility to be a home office, gaming area, playroom, or snug.

Sitting centrally within the layout of the ground floor, a wonderful formal dining room features another glorious focal-point fireplace. The continuation of the beamed ceilings and timber-framed walls creates somewhere truly special in which to entertain, whilst the notably generous proportions lend a huge amount of versatility to be tailored to your own needs.

The considered flow and versatility are then echoed in the original entrance hall, giving every opportunity for life to filter out into the idyllic south-facing grounds. The exposed brickwork of its inglenook fireplace retains the arch and doorway to an original bread oven, and a second oak staircase turns gracefully up to the first floor. A deluxe cloakroom, often seen in boutique hotels, is perfectly placed and accessible for guests.

To its side, the layout of the house extends seamlessly into a sizeable, triple-aspect drawing room permeated with sunlight. Featuring yet another wood burner, it’s certainly a room you can imagine relaxing in after a Sunday roast or at Christmas, opening presents from around the tree.

Upstairs, the duo of staircases leads onto separate landings, unfolding onto five utterly enchanting bedrooms filled with stunning vistas of the grounds and gardens. Accessed from either landing, a double-aspect principal bedroom stretches out beneath the beams of a magnificent vaulted ceiling. Rose-blush hues pepper the timber-framed walls, and traditional cottage doors to either side reveal a fitted walk-in wardrobe and a smart en-suite bathroom that is tastefully understated in its design.

Together, four additional bedrooms share two shower rooms as well as a clever study area with picture-perfect views and fitted Shaker storage and desk space. Three of the four have more of those striking beams and double-height ceilings, while another has a more modern, pared-back aesthetic.

Outside
Approached via gardens enviably hidden from the world by pristinely clipped high hedgerows, the characterful facade of the house hints at the heritage within with the classic black and white of timber framed walls and hung tiles.

Nestled within the exclusivity of circa 1.4acres of securely gated grounds Little Eashing has the added benefit of supplementary accommodation in a detached two storey cottage (c.716 sq.ft) brimming with beams and a vaulted ceiling of its own. Equally ideal for guests or an AirBnB (STC), it effortlessly matches the outstanding presentation of the main house and could easily be suited for older family members in need of their own privacy and independence.

On the ground floor you’ll find a double aspect sitting room with incredible vaulted ceiling and a first class Shaker kitchen with integrated appliances and French doors to the gardens. A main bedroom on this level is fitted wardrobes and a contemporary shower room is arranged in a glazed herringbone tile setting. Upstairs, a galleried first floor mezzanine extends beneath a vaulted ceiling creating a tremendous wow factor and a second bedroom that could become a study if preferred.

Within the grounds there is stabling, however those who enjoy an al fresco lifestyle will find the gardens of Little Eashing impossible to resist. With planting and landscaping that engenders a quintessential English country feel, these heavenly grounds give you chance to press pause and escape from the world outside. A secluded sanctuary of circa 1.4 acres.

Extensive paved terracing with the charm of a wishing well is an easy flowing extension of the ground floor and a peaceful vantage point to admire these idyllic surroundings. Take a stroll across the lawns and positioned discreetly away from this classic setting you’ll discover an excellent outdoor kitchen on its own decked terracing sitting beneath the dappled shade of a timber pergola ready to cater for al fresco dining on a grand scale.

Next to it a heated outdoor pool is on hand to cool down from the summer sun and a fabulous pool house supplies a consummate finishing touch with large living/seating space, a sleek fully fitted kitchenette, shower room and cloakroom. Outside its covered terracing produces shade to recline and unwind, and it’s good to note that this exceptional space could be an enviable pool and home gym zone as well as the destination for some incredible summer pool parties.

An early viewing of this wonderful home is essential.