Location

Nestled in the highly desirable Surrey Hills, designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Compton, mentioned in the Doomsday Book, remains a thriving community with its 900 year old parish church, two pubs, cricket and tennis clubs and benefiting from convenient transport links.

Both Guildford and Godalming with mainline stations provide excellent facilities including a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and cultural amenities.

There are an excellent selection of schools in the area, including Puttenham C of E Primary, Aldro, St Catherine's, Charterhouse and Prior's Field.   

Locally the surrounding countryside including Pilgrims Way and the North Downs are perfect for walking, riding or cycling with public footpaths and bridleways accessed straight from the property. Watts Art Gallery in Compton is approximately 0.6 mile and hosts a number of exhibitions and events.

Description

April Cottage is an enchanting period property that blends classic character with a wonderfully rural backdrop. Set behind a gravel driveway with ample parking, the cottage immediately delights with its pretty traditional elevations, leaded-light windows and welcoming covered porch.
Inside, the home offers light-filled living spaces with original features throughout. The sitting room enjoys wide French doors opening directly onto the garden, framing far-reaching views across open countryside. A wood-burning stove, timber floors and exposed brickwork create warmth and charm. The dining room, complete with parquet flooring and a feature fireplace, provides an elegant setting for entertaining, while the country-style kitchen offers excellent storage and views over the garden. A guest cloakroom with shower room completes the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms feature built-in cabinetry, characterful angles and pretty cottage windows. The beautifully appointed bathroom includes a freestanding roll-top bath, walk in shower and period-inspired fittings.

A particular highlight of April Cottage is the substantial outbuilding, offering a versatile additional space with its own mezzanine, shower room and independent access—ideal as a studio or home office.

The gardens with lawned area that stretches out behind the cottage, bordered by mature hedging, fruit trees and outbuildings. Beyond the formal garden and decking area lies the property's most unique feature—a stunning three acre field. This expansive private meadow provides a rare opportunity for those seeking space for rewilding or simply the beauty of uninterrupted natural landscape. With views extending across rolling countryside, it delivers an extraordinary sense of privacy and tranquillity.

April Cottage offers a truly unique combination of village charm, period character and exceptional outdoor space—an idyllic rural retreat just moments from Guildford.