A handsome family house with extensive accommodation extending to seven bedrooms and four bathrooms on the first floor. The four principal ground floor living rooms, together with the notable and welcoming reception hall are of excellent proportions and offer great scope for both a formal and less formal lifestyle. An office, utility room and pantry, and a good-sized kitchen/breakfast room complete the ground floor.A detached double garage lies a short distance from the house and has a studio apartment in the converted loft space. This is comfortable self-contained ancillary living space with an open-plan kitchenette, with a shower room and a sauna on the ground floor.OutsideThe house is set well back and screened from the quiet lane by established hedges and trees within the front garden. It is approached over a sweeping driveway passing an extensive front lawn, and there is plenty of turning and parking space for multiple cars in front the house. The drive continues to one side giving access to the double garage and self-contained studio apartment. Beyond this there is a further outbuilding which provides copious storage space and a separate room which is currently used as a gym.Furthermore, the stabling comprises two loose boxes, a separate tack room, and a store. The adjoining paddock is post and rail fenced.The gardens, which surround the house are well maintained and contain many mature trees and shrubs. The house and garden benefit from great seclusion and privacy from the high hedged boundaries. In all, there are approximately 2.5 acres.SituationMaple Mead is situated in one of the most highly regarded locations in this part of Surrey, which is populated by the larger family homes in Godalming, and located between Charterhouse and Prior's Field schools. Close by there is easy access to footpaths and bridleways leading to miles of open countryside around Compton, Binscombe, and The Old Pilgrims Way. Hurtmore provides immediate access onto the A3 London/Portsmouth Road linking with the M25 at Wisley. This provides easy access to Guildford, London, the South Coast, as well as Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Apart from Prior's Field and Charterhouse with its highly regarded Queen's Centre which is a private health club/gym, there are also a number of alternative schools which are convenient including Aldro at Shackleford, St Catharine’s in Bramley, with Tormead, The High School, and The Royal Grammar School in Guildford. Godalming town centre, with its historic High Street and Church Street is within 1.75 miles and there's a selection of restaurants, bars, cafes, and large branches of both Sainsbury's and Waitrose. The mainline station provides a regular service to Waterloo from about 47 minutes.Additional InformationCouncil Tax Band: HGuildford Borough Council

The Old Vicarage is an incredibly special seven-bedroom family house offering 7,400 sq. Ft of beautifully presented and extensive accommodation over three floors. In all 0.8 acres.It’s not often that a property comes complete with a written history of its past and its inhabitants, but when the Old Vicarage in Godalming came onto the market, sure enough we were able to read all about its full, fascinating story in a beautifully commissioned hardback book.The Old Vicarage is an incredibly special seven-bedroom family house offering 7,400 sq ft of beautifully presented and extensive accommodation over three floors in the heart of the popular town of Godalming. Not only a stunning family home, its history of great distinction and heritage makes this property one of the finest private houses in Godalming.The site of the property has seen many significant comings and goings with at least 55 vicars of Godalming taking up residence since the first known of its inhabitants in 1185. There are some fantastic stories of its history - including visits from Charles Dickens, author Lewis Carroll and Lord Baden-Powell, celebrations to mark Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, plus plenty of colourful characters who have lived here.Grade II listed with both Georgian and Victorian elevations, the Old Vicarage is offered for sale in what is believed to be only the second time in its 400-year history. Over the years, the property has been subject to many alterations and adaptations. The oldest part of the current building – the bargate stone section – still stands and dates back to the 17th Century but traces of the original medieval structure may well remain under the foundations.The current owners purchased the property in 2013 and carried out a significant refurbishment to both the house and the gardens to create a stunning family home full of character and charm which also benefits from everything that this popular town has on its doorstep.The ground floor has five impressive reception rooms including a stunning double storey reception hall, a substantial bespoke kitchen/breakfast room with an Aga and a dining room full of character and charm. Two separate staircases lead up to the first floor where there is a very fine panelled double drawing room as well as three double bedrooms including an impressive principal bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. Also conveniently situated on the first floor is a large and well-appointed utility room while the second floor boats four double bedrooms and three further bathrooms.Approached from Borough Road through electric wooden gates, as well as a separate pedestrian gate, the property sits at the head of a large gravel parking area, which features a barn-style double garage. The grounds have been beautifully laid out to provide both formal and informal areas and include a wonderful terrace with pergola enjoying long views down the garden. At the end of the main lawn is a timber gazebo, ideal for a leisurely morning coffee or an evening sundowner. The front of the house with its Georgian elevation and elegantly planted parterre has lovely views towards the neighbouring church of St Peter & St Paul.The LocationThe Old Vicarage is a fine Grade II listed former vicarage situated right in the heart of the town. Godalming is a bustling market town with a superb array of amenities within easy reach of the house including many boutique shops, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants as well as a Waitrose and Sainsbury’s. The train station is moments from the house and offers a frequent service to and from London Waterloo.For a more extensive range of shopping, sporting and leisure facilities, the Cathedral town of Guildford lies only a few miles away. Communications are excellent with the nearby A3 providing access to the M25, Heathrow and Gatwick airports, London and the south coast.There are many highly regarded local schools in the vicinity including St Catherine’s in Bramley, the Royal Grammar School and Guildford High School in Guildford as well as closer to home, Charterhouse, Prior’s Field, St Hilary’s and Godalming Sixth Form College.Godalming station 0.1 miles (London Waterloo from 42 minutes or 39 minutes on the return journey), A3 2.28 miles, Guildford 4.5 miles (all times and distances are approximate)

The Old Vicarage is an incredibly special 7 bedroom family house offering 7,400 sq ft of beautifully presented and extensive accommodation over three floors right in the heart of this historic town.The property is Grade II listed with both Georgian and Victorian elevations and is believed to be offered for sale for only the third time in its 400-year history. It is understood the property dates from the early-mid 18th century with earlier sections. The house was altered in the 19th century with late 19th century and early 20th century additions.The current owners purchased the property in 2014 and carried out a significant refurbishment to both the house and gardens to create a sensational family home which very much has the feel of a grand country house yet benefits from everything that Godalming has to offer on its doorstep.The ground floor has 5 impressive reception rooms including a stunning reception hall and a substantial bespoke kitchen/breakfast room with Aga. Two separate staircases lead up to the first floor where there is a very fine panelled double drawing room as well as 3 double bedrooms including a fine principal bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom. There is also a very useful utility room keeping all laundry away from the ground floor. On the second floor are 4 double bedrooms and 3 further bathrooms.The Old Vicarage is approached from Borough Road through electric wooden gates into a large gravel parking area off which is an attractive barn-style double garage. The grounds have been beautifully laid out to provide both formal andinformal areas and include a wonderful terrace with pergola enjoying long views down the garden. At the end of the main lawn is a lovely timber gazebo ideal for a sundowner. The front of the house with its Georgian elevation and elegantly planted parterre has lovely views towards the neighbouring church of St Peter & St Paul.The Old Vicarage is a fine Grade II listed former vicarage situated right in the heart of the town. Godalming is a bustling market town with a superb array of amenities within easy reach of the house including many boutique shops, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants as well as a Waitrose and Sainsbury's.The train station is moments from the house and offers a frequent service to and from London Waterloo.For a more extensive range of shopping, sporting and leisure facilities, theCathedral town of Guildford lies only a few miles away.Communications are excellent with the nearby A3 providing access to the M25, Heathrow and Gatwick airports, London and the south coast.There are many highly regarded local schools in the vicinity including St Catherine's in Bramley, the Royal Grammar School and Guildford High School in Guildford as well as closer to home, Charterhouse, Prior's Field, St Hilary's and Godalming Sixth Form College.Near to the property, there are a wide range of sporting facilities including the Queens Sports Centre at Charterhouse and West Surrey Golf and Tennis Club at nearby Enton.Some of Surrey's finest countryside, much of which falls within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounds the town which is ideal for walking, riding and cycling.Godalming station 0.1 miles (London Waterloo from 42 minutes or 39 minutes on the return journey), A3 2.28 miles, Guildford 4.5 miles (All times and distances are approximate)