4 bed detached house for sale

Elstead, Godalming, Surrey GU8

Believed to date back to the 1600s, Tumblers Cottage is a truly enchanting detached character home that effortlessly combines a wealth of original period charm with generous and versatile family accommodation extending to over 2,100 sq ft including the detached outbuilding. Occupying a mature and wonderfully established plot along the ever-popular Thursley Road, this delightful cottage enjoys beautifully tended gardens, a large gravel driveway, detached garage and a superb detached studio/summer house.

The property immediately captivates with its quintessential cottage appearance, displaying attractive white rendered elevations beneath a traditional tiled roof, together with black timber detailing and an inviting covered entrance porch. Internally, the home is rich in charm and authenticity, with exposed beams, latch doors, inglenook fireplaces and original character features evident throughout.

The accommodation flows beautifully from the welcoming entrance hall into a magnificent dual aspect sitting room where substantial exposed timbers and an impressive inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove create a wonderfully cosy focal point. A separate dining room offers an ideal space for entertaining and enjoys further character detailing together with views over the rear gardens.

To the rear of the cottage sits a traditional farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of wooden cabinetry, tiled flooring, exposed ceiling beams and ample space for informal dining. Adjoining the kitchen is a useful utility room together with a ground floor cloakroom, whilst doors provide convenient access out to the gardens.

The first floor continues to showcase the property’s charm with four well-proportioned bedrooms arranged around a central landing. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive in size and enjoys pleasant garden outlooks, whilst the remaining bedrooms offer excellent flexibility for family living, guests or home working. A family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation.

Outside, the gardens are undoubtedly a standout feature of the property. Beautifully mature and thoughtfully landscaped, they provide an exceptional degree of privacy and seclusion with expansive lawns, established flower borders, specimen trees, vegetable beds and a variety of seating terraces creating idyllic spaces for outdoor dining and relaxation. The detached studio/summer house offers tremendous versatility and could lend itself perfectly to a home office, hobbies room or garden retreat.

The property is situated within the heart of the highly regarded Surrey village of Elstead, well known for its thriving community atmosphere, village green, traditional pubs, local shops and excellent access to surrounding countryside including Thursley National Nature Reserve, Hankley Common and the Devil’s Punch Bowl. Godalming and Milford stations are both within easy reach, offering direct services into London Waterloo, whilst the area is also well served by a number of sought-after schools.