Merrow Street, GU4

“The garden is a real strength of this house. It's unusually generous and gives buyers plenty to think about, particularly alongside the potential to extend. There's also something appealing about the original character and the opportunity to update the interiors without losing what makes the house distinctive.” James Boyden - Chantries & Pewleys

The ground floor has two separate reception rooms, each with its own character and outlook. The sitting room sits at the front of the house, with a wide window overlooking the front garden and a traditional fireplace provides a focal point. To the rear, the dining room has double doors which open directly onto the garden, bringing natural light into the room and creating a connection with the outside. A further fireplace and fitted shelving retain some of the room's traditional detailing. Its position alongside the kitchen also makes it a practical space for everyday dining, with the garden immediately beyond. Together, the two rooms offer the flexibility of separate living and dining areas, while giving a future owner scope to reconsider the ground-floor arrangement.

The kitchen is arranged with fitted units, worktops and appliances along the walls, with a window providing natural light above the sink. It is a straightforward working space in its current form, with access from the dining room and a connection through to the adjoining rear passage. This additional area provides useful access to the outside and a ground-floor WC. The existing arrangement also presents an opportunity to rethink how the kitchen relates to the dining room and garden. Any extension or reconfiguration would, of course, be subject to the necessary permissions.

The first floor provides two bedrooms and a family bathroom, arranged around the central landing. The larger bedroom sits to the front of the house with a traditional fireplace and attractive views out over the school playing fields. The second bedroom has built-in storage and shelving and the family bathroom is fitted with a bath, separate shower enclosure, wash basin and WC. 

The rear garden is one of the property's most significant features. Extending a considerable distance behind the house, it provides an amount of outdoor space that is increasingly difficult to find with established semi-detached homes. An area of lawn sits immediately beyond the house, with mature trees and established planting creating a green outlook from the rear reception room. Further into the garden, the setting becomes more informal, with additional trees, shrubs and planted areas giving the space depth and variety. There is considerable scope to rethink the landscaping, whether creating more defined areas for seating and outdoor dining, retaining the established planting or introducing a different garden arrangement. The depth of the plot also adds to the potential for extending the house, subject to planning permission and any other necessary consents. To the front, the driveway provides off-road parking and leads to a detached garage, while the hedged front garden gives the house an attractive approach.