Detached house to rent in Guildford GU3, 5 Bedroom

An historic detached house, modernised and sympathetically extended including self contained Annexe and separate Studio, situated just 1 mile South of Guildford town centre and within easy reach of Guildford mainline train station.
Traditional and contemporary this Grade II listed property has a wealth of exposed beams and comprises: Dining room, drawing room, study, master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom, two further bedrooms and family bathroom. The modern kitchen includes a gas fired Aga and electric double oven with Induction hob. The contemporary family room can double as a self contained annexe with bedroom, bathroom and second kitchen. Further self contained Studio with bathroom. EPC Ratings E for the main house, C for The Annex and D for the studio.Rent excludes the Tenancy Deposit and any other charges or fees - please contact us for further information or visit our website











History of the Property
Being built in the 14th Century, Old Friars is believed to be not only one of the oldest houses in Guilford but the whole of the UK. Positioned just one mile south of Guildford, standing at the foot of St. Catherine's monument, a 13th Century Chapel, built a few years prior to Old Friars which was built to accommodate the Pilgrims en route to their pilgrimage to Canterbury.
In 1808 Old Friars even caught the eye of none other than William Turner when on his way back to London, he stopped close by Old Friars and sketched a view of St. Catherine's monument, Old Friars can be seen on the right of the Sketch. This sketch along with other Turners artwork is on display to the general public at the Tate Modern in London.
Location
Guildford, the county town of Surrey offers extensive shopping and recreational facilities and a mainline station to London Waterloo (about 35 minutes). Other local facilities are available at Godalming and Milford, both within about 3 miles and both also having mainline stations to Waterloo. The M25, via the A3, gives access to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the national motorway network. There are excellent schooling facilities in the area including Charterhouse and Priorsfield in Godalming; Lanesborough, Guildford High School for Girls and the Royal Grammar School in Guildford and St. Catherine’s in Bramley. There are also extensive sporting facilities nearby, including the Spectrum Leisure Centre in Guildford; golf courses at Shillinglee, Hurtmore and Bramley; polo at Cowdray and acres of surrounding countryside ideal for walking, riding and other country pursuits.