Tuesley Lane, Busbridge, Godalming, Surrey, GU7

In a prized Busbridge setting perfectly placed for coveted schools such as St Hilary’s and Godalming College, Ellesmere sits tucked back behind the pristinely clipped topiary of a granite set in/out driveway framed by high hedgerows proffering stature and seclusion. Detached and double fronted its quintessential red brick bay facade retains all the architectural elegance of its original design while inside a truly exceptional layout has been deftly extended and arranged to cater for superior family living.

Opening onto an exquisite outdoor paradise of west facing gardens professionally designed and landscaped at great expense by Cherry Mills of CM Design to enhance the lifestyle on offer, the synergy and aesthetic of every aspect conjures cohesion and luxury without encroaching on the abundance of Edwardian characteristics.

Thought to have been built in the early 1900s, today a palette of heritage hues and soft muted tones runs throughout balancing beautifully with the crisp white contrast of picture rails, subtle cornicing and detailing. Immediately drawing your gaze unhindered to the greenery of the gardens outside, a welcoming entrance vestibule unfolds onto an utterly magnificent reception hall. Central yet cleverly designed to be bathed in warm sunlight, it gives an instant hint to enviable dimensions and flow of spaces synonymous with the architecture of the era.

To either side sitting and dining rooms have wonderfully deep bay windows ideal for chaise longue or sofa seating. A wood burner nestles within the fireplace of the sitting room, while the glow of a working fire in the dining room is ensconced by the quiet luxury of a marble surround and mantelpiece.

Explore further and you’ll find a succession of interconnecting spaces immaculately curated and crafted. With French doors carrying glorious garden vistas through into the reception hall, a superbly large living room is an oasis of calm. An expanse of roomfold doors pull across giving delineation and privacy, while an adjoining double aspect study could easily become a playroom or snug if preferred.

It is however the considered arrangement and flow of the connecting kitchen/dining/family room that will undoubtedly linger in your mind for all the right reasons. Masterfully created to sit in harmony with the original bones of the house, it is a destination equally at home for nesting or hosting. Further French doors in the dining area give every excuse to step out onto the terracing, while an expanse of glazing and skylights stretches across the vaulted ceiling above the immense kitchen. Here, a beautifully crafted Tom Howley kitchen pairs bespoke cabinetry with sleek white quartz worktops, providing space for a range cooker and American-style fridge freezer. Uniting and defining this vast open-plan space, a brilliantly broad and deep central island with bar stool seating and an integrated wine cooler is illuminated by pendant lighting that amplifies the height of the ceiling. The soft, warm tones of the overarching colour scheme are elegantly refined, while the breathtaking gardens beyond provide an undeniably stunning backdrop.

A separate utility room is on hand to keep laundry appliances hidden from view. Discreetly placed, a cloakroom that injects a playful pop of colour with its accent patterns is ideal for guests and al fresco days.

The flow of light and space continues upstairs where six bedrooms pepper the upper two storeys. Arranged around a light-filled central landing, the first floor is home to five beautifully appointed bedrooms. The main bedroom is a restorative retreat from the hubbub of any given day, with fitted wardrobe storage, a walk in dressing room and superb en suite shower room. Two of the additional bedrooms on this floor have double aspect outlooks and whilst one has a stylish en suite of its own the others share a family bathroom that matches the superior specification.

Hugely adaptable, the top floor offers a spacious double bedroom alongside a versatile bedroom/snug, creating an ideal retreat for guests, teenagers or those working from home. The bedroom/snug is illuminated by a duo of skylights, while the double bedroom benefits from an enviable wall-length bank of fitted Shaker -style wardrobes. Completing this floor is the added bonus of a contemporary en suite shower room.

Impeccably designed and landscaped by the renown Cherry Mills of CM Design, the circa 0.3 acre west facing rear gardens are an oasis of beauty and a sublime place in which to entertain on a grand scale. The interplay of spaces creating somewhere truly special.

With central lawns, extensive paved terracing is framed by raised planters filled with a knot garden, palms and trees. An outdoor kitchen area can cater for large scale al fresco dining and there is a wealth of space to recline in the sun, shoot some basketball hoops and play endless rounds of table tennis to your heart’s content. The tasteful contemporary grandeur of the landscaping balanced by the classical beauty of climbing white roses and Wisteria that clamber gently upwards on the red brick exterior of the house.

Take a stroll and to the rear you’ll find a statuesque beech tree giving dappled shade to a large lawn and stocked flowerbeds brimming with leafy foliage leading the way to the hidden delight of a relaxed informal fire pit area. Olive trees stand sentry to a timber pergola and budding gardeners will adore the dashes of colour and finding use for a duo of sheds that sit without encroaching on this blissful setting.

At the front of the property the in/out driveway provides the convenience of private off-road parking for several vehicles and an integral garage is currently used as a generous home gym.