Horseshoe Lane West Merrow, GU1

"The scale of the kitchen and dining room is one of the strongest aspects of this house. A peninsular breakfast bar sits naturally at its centre and there is proper space for a dining table. It makes this the obvious everyday hub of the house. There is still plenty of separation when it is wanted. The main sitting room is a substantial room in its own right, while the additional family room gives the ground floor another useful living space. Upstairs, the principal bedroom is generously proportioned, with extensive fitted wardrobes and room for furniture beyond the bed. The standard of refurbishment continues through the bathrooms, giving the house a consistent finish rather than concentrating the work in just one or two areas. With five bedrooms, established gardens, a garage and extensive driveway parking, there is considerable practical space here as well." James Boyden - Chantries & Pewleys

Set back behind a substantial gravel driveway, the house has a broad frontage with ample space for off-street parking and access to the garage. Established planting around the boundaries gives the plot definition and separates the house from its surroundings. For families considering schooling as part of their move, the property sits within catchment for several reputable local schools. The house has been comprehensively refurbished, with a consistent contemporary finish running through both floors. The result is around 2,253 sq ft of accommodation, excluding the garage.

The kitchen and dining room is the main focus of the ground floor and the strongest space. It is arranged around a substantial peninsular breakfast bar, providing additional preparation space as well as informal seating. Full-height cabinetry and further fitted units run along the walls, keeping storage integrated into the room rather than interrupting the open layout. Beyond the breakfast bar is a clearly defined dining area with room for a large table. Glazed windows bring in natural light directly from the garden. The length of the room allows cooking, eating and day-to-day family life to happen in separate zones without dividing the space itself. A separate utility room keeps laundry and practical storage away from the main kitchen.

The main sitting room is separate from the kitchen and provides a substantial second living area. Its width allows several seating positions and the large windows and doors bring in plenty of natural light. A further family room on the ground floor adds another layer of flexibility. It works as a more informal living room, playroom or television room while keeping the main sitting room separate. This combination is particularly useful in a house of this size. A study to the front of the house provides a space for those working from home. The kitchen remains the social centre, but there are quieter rooms away from it when different parts of the household want their own space.

All five bedrooms are positioned together on the first floor. The principal bedroom stands apart for its scale. It extends across a substantial part of the house and has extensive fitted wardrobes running along one wall and an en-suite shower room. Bedroom two is also generously proportioned and the remaining three bedrooms provide good flexibility for family and guests, with the rooms having space for desks or additional storage without compromising the sleeping area. The bathrooms have received the same attention as the main living spaces. Contemporary tiling and modern sanitaryware create a consistent finish, with both shower and bathing facilities provided.

The house sits within established gardens, with the principal rear garden directly connected to the living accommodation. There is a broad area of grass framed by mature planting and established boundaries, together with space immediately outside the house for seating. A pergola towards the end of the garden creates a further defined spot away from the house.