Summary -
8 Longdown Road,GUILDFORD,GU4 8PP
GU4 8PP
6 bed 1 bath Plot
Exceptional 1.24-acre plot for redevelopment near Guildford town centre..
- About 1.24 acre private plot with elevated southerly views
Set on about 1.24 acres on one of Guildford’s sought-after roads, this substantial detached plot offers sweeping southerly views over open countryside and strong privacy from mature hedging and woodland. The existing period-style house provides 4,662 sq ft of accommodation (six bedrooms, two reception rooms) and extensive external improvements including a terrace, formal lawns, tennis court, pool and double garage — external spaces that form the principal value of the site.
The plot is exceptionally well positioned for a high-spec replacement or major refurbishment; planning could be sought (subject to usual consents) to create a contemporary family home that maximises the elevated aspect and long sight-lines. Its location combines countryside tranquillity with convenience — approximately 1.5 miles from Guildford high street and within easy reach of mainline stations to London.
Buyers should note practical constraints: the current house has only one bathroom for six bedrooms and appears to need significant internal updating if retained. Broadband speeds are reported as slow and council tax is described as quite expensive. Any redevelopment or extension will be subject to standard planning and listed/landscape considerations because the site sits adjacent to the Surrey Hills AONB.
This is a rare opportunity for a family seeking substantial private grounds close to town, or for a developer/homeowner looking to build a large contemporary residence in a premier Surrey-edge location. The key selling points are scale, privacy and view; the key challenges are utility infrastructure, internal reconfiguration needs and planning requirements.
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