Mint Street, Godalming, GU7

With all the shops, bars and cafes of Godalming’s historic high street just a few steps from your door and the mainline station merely a 0.2 mile stroll away, this mews home is perfectly placed in the heart of the town. Sitting back from Mint Street hidden out of sight, its cleverly arranged three storey layout retains an immense measure of original charm and character whilst offering beautifully light filled rooms that instantly make you feel at home. Step inside and you’ll find a tastefully chosen palette of soft heritage colours flowing throughout a period cottage that has a great sense of style and the added bonus of two separate outdoor spaces. An inviting entrance hall leads the way into a fantastic triple aspect reception room where exposed timber beams stretch out overhead and a tiled floor with mosaics extends under your feet. Generously sized and with natural light cascading in, the dimensions provide plenty of chance for you to have a dedicated desk/study area. Timber beams frame the rise of the staircase creating the ideal spot for a TV and a ruby red wall lends a pop of colour. Oak framed French doors tempt you out to a south-facing courtyard garden and whilst further doors open into a separate patio garden, trap doors set flush within the floor pull up to reveal something incredibly special. Follow the stairs down and you’ll discover a stunning subterranean dining room that offers a secret hidden place and a unique wow factor. Beneath the high curve of an exposed brick ceiling, contemporary wall lights illuminate the impressive proportions. Cool light reflecting white walls are paired with a oak wood floor and extensive hidden storage keeps things clutter-free while you entertain friends and family. Versatile to your own needs, there’s potential to use the space as an amazing home office, cinema room or gym if you prefer. Adjoining the reception room on the ground floor, an impressive kitchen/breakfast room is fully fitted with classic Shaker-style pine, hand painted cabinets, solid oak countertops and an integrated oven and hob. The inclusion of a traditional plate rack is sympathetic to the heritage of the cottage and the design has dedicated space for additional freestanding appliances. A matching length of wall-hung cabinets supplies a wealth of handy extra storage and there’s plenty of space to sit start the day with a morning coffee or enjoy an evening meal. The lovely flow of natural light and levels of presentation continue upstairs in two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes. Together they share a contemporary bathroom that adds an enviable finishing touch with its sleek basin console and a p-shaped bath that has an overhead waterfall shower. Outside Hidden away from the hubbub of the high street, the brick paved entrance of this Mint Street home immediately conjures an enticing introduction with its sage green door. The French doors of the reception room tempt you out into a landscaped south-facing courtyard garden that instantly makes it easy to relax and unwind. Paved and bordered by contemporary slatted wood panels, this is both an idyllic and stylish space to enjoy al fresco afternoons and warm summer evenings. Cleverly designed, a series of floating wood benches sit between raised brick planters filled with the lush greenery of established ferns and grasses. Open the additional French doors and you’ll discover an alternative spot to sit with a morning coffee. Paved and east facing, this extra patio means that you can follow the rise of the sun throughout the day and it’s easy to see that with a little refresh it could be revamped to match the main outdoor space.