Property description

Understood to date from around 1920, this detached family home positioned within much sought after Hook Heath built was originally built by W G Tarrant, a well-known local builder and strong supporter of the Arts and Crafts Movement. The property offers an excellent blend of period character and modern design.

Positioned around the main reception hall herringbone wood block floor the living space and rooms flood natural throughout the ground floor. The main living room is front to rear aspect taking in the generous frontage and the superb rear garden. An additional reception room and study offer flexibility and also views to the garden. The open plan kitchen/family room runs front to rear and is fitted out with comprehensive high gloss units and engineered Corian work- surfaces which give it a very clean lined and uncluttered presentation. Fitted with a range of modern integrated appliances that include an oven and a steam oven, five hob gas burner, coffee machine, microwave and dishwasher while a substantial central island unit has a great deal of storage beneath. A good size utility room sits adjacent to the kitchen with space for white goods, there is also a separate boot room. This useful item also houses a modern mega-flow pressurised hot-water and heating system.

The first floor comprises a beautiful principal bedroom with a re-fitted en-suite bathroom, three further bedrooms and a modern family bathroom are positioned around the landing hall. Sympathetically extended the property includes an annex room complete with toilet and makes for an ideal office, hobby or treatment room.   A detached double garage sits to side of the property, the excellent frontage offers much parking and is accessed via automated gates, a superb mature garden mainly laid to lawn provides excellent privacy and seclusion.

Hook Heath is a high status location just over a mile south of Woking and five miles north of Guildford both of which offers a great range of shops, pubs and restaurants within easy reach. Woking\‘s mainline train station offers a 26 min fast train into London Waterloo and is reachable within 5 minutes. This is also coupled with easy access out to the M25 and M3. Along with three prestigious golf courses, Worplesdon, West Hill & Woking within walking distance. Hook Heath also provides a Lawn Tennis Club. There are also a number of highly regarded state and private schools within easy reach.

Currently benefitting from ongoing re-generation Woking has adopted a brighter more contemporary image in recent years.    Shoppers should head for the town centre where a variety of retail choice can be perused including many high street names with delicious al fresco dining to be enjoyed at Carluccio\‘s and Tante Marie. The many other coffee shops, café’s, and restaurants including Nandos, Pizza Express and Costa Coffee are on hand for the shopper in need of refreshment.   The entertainment enthusiast will appreciate the New Victoria Theatre where many London and international shows can be viewed, the Ambassadors cinema complex screening the latest film releases and The Lightbox with a canal side setting for an injection of artistic culture. Sports activities and clubs are well presented in the area with a range of gyms on offer including the recently upgraded sports centre and swimming pool, Hook Heath lawn tennis club, David Lloyd health and racquets club and Pure Gym.
Cyclists and walkers can step out to rural countryside on Guildford downs and nearby Surrey Hills is recognized as an area of outstanding natural beauty. Woking is not only a great place to live, it also boasts excellent access to London for commuting, shopping and leisure. Whether you require the daily commute or want to catch a West End show, hit the stores on Oxford Street or explore the historical and cultural attractions, Woking Mainline Station boasts one of the most regular direct services into central London. You can reach the capital in around 54 minutes via the A3, while London Waterloo is just 25 minutes away by train. If you are heading further afield for business or pleasure, there’s also easy access to the M25, M3, and M4, plus Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

* Character Detached Family Residence * Four/Five Bedrooms * Three/Four Receptions * Family Bathroom Plus Ensuite * Ensuite Dressing Room * Modern Kitchen/Family Room * Mature Enclosed Gardens * Utility Room * Boot Room * Double Detached Garage * Sought After Location * Summer House *