6 bed detached house for sale

Hurtmore Road, Godalming GU7

Centrally positioned in magnificent grounds of over 1 acre, Rathmoyle comes to the market for the first time in many years. A distinguished and elegant six-bedroom home built in the 1920's and providing that certain air of sophistication and timeless charm that is increasingly difficult to find. Whilst it may be true to say that this property would benefit from updating and modernisation to suit contemporary tastes, it offers an exceptional opportunity for the discerning buyer to create a bespoke and truly special home. With generous proportions and an abundance of character features, there is immense potential to restore and enhance this residence, imprinting your own personality and style.

Rathmoyle provides a wealth of charming features of its period, including original fireplaces and a wealth of internal joinery that includes oak floorboards, a grand oak staircase and beamed ceilings - all reflective of its heritage. More recently the windows have been replaced in period-style leaded double-glazed units. The accommodation is substantial with the house itself extending to some 3269 sq ft (303.7 sq m) over three storeys. In addition there are numerous outbuildings and a large quadruple sized garage.

A wisteria-clad recessed front entrance porch leads, via a large oak front door to an impressive reception hall giving access to three elegant and individual reception rooms - the principal sitting room, a dining room and a study/library. Off the sitting room is a particularly spacious conservatory/sunroom with tiled floor and ceiling blinds. The kitchen and adjoining utility room offer excellent scope for modernisation or reconfiguration, with the potential to create an expansive, open-plan kitchen and family living space, subject to the necessary consents.

Upstairs to the first floor landing and four generously proportioned bedrooms, including a substantial principal room with en-suite bathroom. There is a further family bathroom and a separate wc and basin. The elegant staircase continues upwards to the second floor, and two further bedrooms, A continuation of the elegant oak staircase rises to the second floor, where you’ll find two additional bedrooms, ideal for use as guest rooms, home offices, or hobby spaces. These upper levels enjoy elevated views and retain the character and charm that define Rathmoyle throughout.

Garden & Exterior

The grounds of Rathmoyle are a notable feature, extending to approximately 0.9 acres with the house positioned slightly forward of centre within the plot. A long driveway leads to a substantial brick-paved area providing ample off-street parking. There is a quadruple size garage with a double width car-port fronting, and a further adjacent single carport, so in total, under-cover parking for as many as 8 cars. The drive is flanked to one side by a large front garden, lawned with mature trees offering complete privacy from the road. To the rear, the expansive lawned area is complemented by an orchard/woodland walkway. There are various paved patio and decked areas, a hexagonal gazebo, and a vine-clad, glazed roof pergola with 6 wrought-iron turned colonnades. There are five timber sheds/outhouses and a beautiful Victorian-style greenhouse.