5 bed detached house for sale

Guildford, Surrey GU2

22 Mountside is a beautifully positioned detached family home occupying a mature and private plot of approximately 0.26 acre, enjoying elevated views across Guildford towards the Cathedral. Set within one of Guildford’s most sought-after residential roads, the property offers spacious and adaptable accommodation arranged over three floors, perfectly suited to modern family living whilst taking full advantage of its wonderful setting and outlook.

The house is approached via an attractive frontage and immediately conveys a warm and welcoming feel. Internally, the accommodation is bright and well balanced, with the principal living areas designed to make the most of the far-reaching views to the rear. The heart of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen and dining room, a sociable and generous space with skylights overhead and large windows drawing in natural light throughout the day. The adjoining sun room and sitting room create a superb sequence of reception areas, all orientated towards the garden and the Cathedral beyond. Large picture windows frame the outlook beautifully, whilst doors open onto an extensive raised decked terrace which stretches across the rear elevation, providing an exceptional entertaining space and a wonderful vantage point over the gardens.

The lower ground floor offers excellent versatility and is ideal for growing families, guests or those seeking ancillary accommodation. This level comprises a substantial family room with direct access to the garden, a utility room and a further double bedroom with its own adjoining shower room, creating an ideal guest suite, teenage space or potential home office arrangement.

On the first floor there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with en suite facilities, alongside a modern family bathroom. Several of the bedrooms enjoy elevated leafy views across Guildford, further enhancing the sense of space and tranquillity throughout the house.

Externally, the gardens are a particular feature of the property. The rear garden is mature, private and beautifully screened by established trees and planting, creating a peaceful setting rarely found so close to the town centre. The expansive lawn, decked terrace and various seating areas combine to provide an ideal environment for both entertaining and family life.

Mountside is an exceptionally convenient and highly regarded residential location situated on the south side of Guildford. Guildford mainline station is within easy reach, offering fast and frequent services to London Waterloo, whilst the town centre provides an extensive range of shopping, dining and leisure amenities. Guildford County School is nearby, making the area especially popular with families, and the Surrey Hills and Downs are moments away, offering outstanding walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.