Summary - 13 The Shimmings, Boxgrove Road GU1 2NG
3 bed 2 bath Flat
Large family-friendly flat with garden outlook and garage near Guildford amenities.
Nearly 2,000 sq ft of accommodation across one floor
Ground-floor apartment with private south-facing patio
Open-plan living/dining room and modern kitchen with breakfast bar
Three generous bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms
Garage plus off-street parking included
Share of freehold with 999-year lease (commenced 1964)
Service charge approx. £2,030 pa; council tax above average
Mid-1960s construction; cavity walls assumed uninsulated, glazing date unknown
Set on the ground floor of a well-kept mid-20th-century development, this exceptionally spacious three-bedroom apartment delivers nearly 2,000 sq ft of flexible living. A bright, open-plan living/dining room opens onto a private south-facing patio, creating a light-filled social hub for family life and entertaining. The modern kitchen with breakfast bar and two bath/shower rooms support busy households and home-working routines.
Practical conveniences include a garage, off-street parking and a long lease (999 years, commenced 1964) held as a share of freehold. The development is surrounded by landscaped communal gardens and sits close to Stoke Park, Guildford high street and London Road station — useful for commuters and families. Local schools include highly regarded state and independent options within easy reach.
Buyers should note regular ownership costs: an average service charge of £2,030 and above-average council tax. The building dates from the 1950s–1960s era; cavity walls are recorded as originally uninsulated (assumed) and the double glazing install date is unknown, so buyers wanting the highest energy efficiency may consider insulation or glazing upgrades. Chain-free sale simplifies moving timing.
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