Guildford Road, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey

Rycotewood Garage is a substantial, partly converted red-brick building forming part of a collection of traditional farm buildings offering scope for conversion into a characterful and well-proportioned family home. The property is approched over a long driveway, shared between neighbouring properties, giving access to the private drive and courtyard.

The building, which currently provides open-sided barn storage, a garage and a studio or annexe comprising a sitting room and bedroom, together with a large bathroom with a bath and separate shower.

Planning permission has been granted by Waverley Borough Council (reference WA/2023/01647) for its conversion into a spacious family home, Planning: Prospective purchasers are advised that they should make their own enquiries of the local planning authority. The proposals retain the existing footprint while creating three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen and family room, with the principal living spaces designed to take advantage of views across the surrounding countryside.

This represents a particularly interesting proposition for a developer or purchaser seeking a substantial residential project with scope to create a thoughtfully designed home.

Location
The property is set in a rural location just outside the small village of Alfold. Nearby Cranleigh provides various everyday amenities, including high street shops, a leisure centre, a community hospital and a choice of schools, including several primary schools, Glebelands School for secondary and the independent Cranleigh School. Further facilities can be found in Guildford, Godalming and Horsham, all of which are within 10 miles and together provide easy access to a wealth of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities.

There are excellent road connections to Guildford, Brighton, Gatwick Airport and the M25 Motorway Network, and a variety of recreational and sporting facilities nearby, including Slinfold Golf & Country Club and Horsham Sports Club as well as walking and hiking in the surrounding countryside.