Pitch Place, Thursley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8

Nestled within leafy grounds that instantly let you leave the hubbub of the world at the gates, Wulmer Cottage has the date of its 1861 origins detailed proudly in the original brickwork of its picture attractive facade. Behind the trees and foliage of Thursley Road, it offers a peaceful retreat whilst being within easy reach of the historic village with its 11th century church, cricket green and renowned local pub. Step inside from the solid oak door of a gabled porch and you’ll find a classic "Fired Earth" terracotta tiled floor in a central hall. Instantly hinting at the charm within it unfolds onto a duo of excellent spaces in which to relax, entertain and spend quality time together. With French doors opening onto prodigious terracing, a homely double aspect sitting room has the welcoming glow of a working fireplace. Filled with light and garden vistas, its generous proportions also lead out onto the secluded frontage. Versatile to your needs and with its own access to the terrace, an adjoining triple aspect study could be a great play room or snug if preferred and sits beneath the skylights of a sloping timber framed ceiling with exposed beams. A separate dining room has the classic focal point of an Aga within its chimney breast and flows into a traditional country kitchen. The wrap-around design is appointed with integrated tower ovens and dedicated space for additional freestanding appliances. A charming pan rack hangs above the perfect spot for a family sized dining/breakfast area, while double doors entice you into a modern conservatory that forges a wonderful connection with the gardens. Upstairs, four admirably styled and proportioned bedrooms pepper the first floor and share the family bathroom with the traditional elegance of a panelled bath, a heritage pedestal basin and bidet. Warm neutral tones and a lovely degree of light lend a calm and restful feel to each of the bedrooms, and whilst a spacious second bedroom has the benefit of a modern in-room shower cubicle, another benefits from plenty of fitted wardrobe storage. Enhancing the charm and character of the cottage further still, a second traditional staircase intrigues you to explore a well created second floor where an abundance of exposed beams and timber framed walls add a rich contrast to cool white oak effect wood laminate flooring. Currently used as a tremendous relaxation room, this is a wonderful space for a principal bedroom. Natural light tumbles in from a trio of skylights that can allow you to lie back and stargaze from the comfort of your own bed, while the original features continue in a modern en suite bathroom with an encaustic patterned floor. A wonderful wrought iron spiral staircase gives access to a further bedroom, study or contemporary space with opening skylight and useful eaves storage, and a ground floor cloakroom with the delicate hues of a stained glass window and feature Sanitan corner basin is hugely handy for guests, visitors and outside living. Generating a blissful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city or town life, it is effortlessly easy to fall under the spell of Wulmer Cottage. Ideal for those yearning for tranquillity and a slice of history, it sits within secluded grounds of approx. 1 acre that blend harmoniously with the character and architecture of the property. Reaching out across and around the cottage a tremendous paved terrace creates an easy flowing extension of the sitting room, conservatory and study giving you every excuse to step outside and admire your surroundings. Equally suited for al fresco dining or afternoon siestas in the summer sun it has the charm of a quintessential and historic water well. The greenery of mature vines and elegant Wisteria clamber gracefully up the facade of the cottage while a pretty summerhouse, with additional patio area, sits in the dappled shade of the statuesque trees that frame this lovely setting. A prodigious lawn, with inset flowerbeds prompts you to take a stroll down to the picket gate and evergreen foliage that enclose the waters of a large pond which feeds an attractive stream flowing from further up the garden to a smaller holding pond loved by wildlife and it’s good to note that the main entrance of the cottage is perfectly positioned facing away from Thursley Road. A detached double garage / outbuilding, which offers tremendous potential to be further developed as ancillary accommodation STNC, studio or workspace, currently has the ground floor utilised as a gym and machinery store/workshop and the first floor as a large store room. Furthermore there is an additional oak framed car barn which combines with a carport and large brick paved driveway to accommodate numerous vehicles.