Down Road, Merrow

“The kitchen/dining room is the key space here. At nearly 17 feet long, there is room to cook and eat without one function taking over from the other, and the garden sits directly beyond it. I also like that the sitting room remains completely separate. It gives the ground floor two distinct spaces rather than asking one room to do everything. The garden deserves attention too. It has clearly been planned rather than simply planted, with defined areas for sitting, planting and lawn, and the position close to Merrow Downs adds another dimension for anyone who regularly walks or cycles.” James Boyden - Chantries & Pewleys
The sitting room sits separately at the front of the house. Built-in cabinetry and shelving frame the fireplace, creating a clear focal point while providing storage that is integrated into the room. A front-facing window brings in natural light, and the separation from the kitchen/dining room gives the house a quieter living space away from the activity at the rear.
The kitchen/dining room is the main space on the ground floor and the natural focus of the house. At approximately 16'9" x 11'0", it has enough width and length to create clear cooking and dining areas. White cabinetry is paired with timber worktops and open shelving, while a range-style cooker sits centrally against a tiled splashback. A full-height bank of cupboards adds useful storage without interrupting the main working area. The dining table occupies its own part of the room rather than being squeezed into the kitchen. This makes it somewhere that can be used properly for breakfast or dinner while leaving the kitchen free to function around it. From here, the room continues towards the rear of the cottage, where there is a shower room and door to the garden.
Upstairs are two bedrooms of very similar dimensions, both extending to approximately 11 feet in each direction. The principal bedroom is positioned at the rear and includes fitted storage. Its simple proportions leave plenty of usable floor area around the bed. The second bedroom is at the front. It also has built-in storage and is currently arranged to demonstrate how comfortably the room can accommodate a working area alongside the usual bedroom furniture. The bathroom is positioned at the rear of the first floor and has a freestanding bath with shower fitting, WC and wash basin.
The rear garden is a particularly considered part of the property. Professional landscaping has divided the space into distinct areas rather than treating it as a single strip of garden. A paved terrace immediately behind the cottage provides space for a table and chairs, with steps leading into the main garden. A central gravel path runs towards the far boundary, with lawn and established planting arranged on either side. Raised beds add structure and bring planting closer to the path, while mature shrubs soften the boundaries. A garden shed with insulation and power, provides storage. The result is a garden with several points of interest as you move through it, while still retaining useful areas of lawn and somewhere to sit directly outside the house.
Local Area
Merrow shops are within easy reach and provide a splendid range of local shops including an M&S and chemist. Schooling is excellent with several within walking distance including Merrow Infant School, Merrow Junior School, St Thomas of Canterbury, Boxgrove Primary, St Peters and George Abbot. Merrow Downs and Guildford Golf Club are a short walk away, offering many miles of countryside, ideal for walking, running or cycling. Guildford with its famous cobbled High Street and Castle is located approximately 2 miles away, providing an extensive range of leisure and recreational facilities with a wide range of shops, restaurants, the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, a cinema complex, G Live, Surrey Sports Park and Spectrum Leisure Centre.
Transport links are excellent with a regular bus service into Guildford and 2 stations including the mainline station connecting to London Waterloo in approximately 37 minutes. The A3 is close by linking to the M25 motorway, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.