Summary - Austen House, Guildford, GU1 GU1 4AR
2 bed 2 bath Penthouse
- Large private roof terrace with wide town views
- Open-plan living with AEG appliances and stone worktops
- Secure gated underground parking and video entry
- Smart home features: Lightwave lighting and Tado thermostat
- EPC B; built 2017 with engineered wood flooring
- Leasehold: 114 years remaining, chain free
- Service charge ~£3,341 pa; ground rent ~£374 pa
- Local crime recorded as very high — check safety/insurance
A bright two-bedroom penthouse in Station View, Guildford, built in 2017 and offered chain free. The open-plan living area features engineered wood floors, AEG appliances and Arena stone worktops, while Lightwave smart lighting and a Tado thermostat add modern convenience. The large private roof terrace delivers far-reaching town views and space for dining or entertaining.
Practical benefits include secure gated underground parking, video entry and an EPC rating of B. The lease has 114 years remaining and the property is served by a community heating scheme. At 717 sq ft the layout is an average-sized penthouse with a master en-suite and a second double bedroom.
Notable costs and considerations are the service charge (circa £3,341 pa) and ground rent (circa £374 pa), and the property is leasehold. The immediate area is a cosmopolitan mix of students and professionals and is extremely convenient — only moments from Guildford station and the High Street.
Buyers should note local crime is recorded as very high; purchasers may want to review local safety measures and insurance implications. Overall, this apartment suits a first-time buyer or professional wanting a smart, central home with a large roof terrace and secure parking.
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