Godalming, GU7 2DZ

This Grade II* listed residence provides extensive accommodation arranged over three principal floors, with additional half-levels that create the impression of up to six storeys. The interior is centred around a striking square staircase, which forms an impressive architectural focal point with its diagonally-set balusters, square newels and traces of original leaf-trail painting on the handrail. There are a total of 16 rooms that allow for flexible use as either reception areas or bedrooms to suit individual requirements. Two rooms, however, stand out as principal reception spaces - the drawing room and dining room, both distinguished by their rare and impressive early Lutyens fireplaces. The kitchen/breakfast room is located on the lower ground floor and retains an original Lutyens-designed dresser, complemented by traditional quarry-tiled flooring. Adjoining the kitchen are a practical utility room and a workshop/gardener’s room, enhancing the functionality of the space. The property features timber-framed leaded-light windows, complete with wooden mullions, set within striking Flemish bond red brickwork and finished with a plain tiled roof. Garden & Exterior Red House is set within approximately three-quarters of an acre of gently sloping, declivous grounds. The gardens were originally designed by the renowned garden designer and horticulturalist Gertrude Jekyll, herself a former resident of Godalming. To the front right of the property, there is a parking bay providing space for approximately four vehicles. The gardens feature a level lawned area, ideal for outdoor seating and enjoying south-westerly views across the town. Beyond this, a series of charming terraced herbaceous sections are connected by a pathway that gently descends through the grounds. Adjacent to the kitchen is a well-positioned potting area complete with a greenhouse. A picturesque wildlife and fish pond adds to the garden’s appeal, while mature shrubs and trees throughout create a tranquil and established atmosphere. The house, as ever with Lutyens, fits the landscape perfectly.