Ferry Lane, Guildford, GU2

"What really stands out here is the setting. The house sits quietly above the River Wey with open views across the valley towards Guildford — a position that feels remarkably peaceful given how close it is to the town. This is an incredible opportunity to purchase a unique family home". Chris Dean - Chantries & Pewleys

A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully positioned family home set within around 1.25 acres above the River Wey, enjoying far-reaching views across the surrounding valley towards Guildford. Available for the first time in nearly 50 years, the property offers generous accommodation and an exceptional setting within one mile of Guildford Town Centre and mainline station.

The main reception rooms sit across the rear and side of the house where the outlook is at its best. The sitting room is centred around a stone fireplace and opens towards the conservatory and garden beyond. Alongside this, the dining room enjoys a bay overlooking the garden, while a further living or music room provides additional reception space and flexibility for family life or entertaining.

The house currently includes two kitchen areas arranged across the two floors, offering a level of versatility that works well for modern living.

On the ground floor, the main kitchen sits centrally within the house and connects naturally with the dining room, utility room and conservatory, allowing cooking, dining and garden access to work comfortably together.

On the first floor, an additional kitchen and living space opens directly onto a generous terrace through wide double doors. From this elevated position the view stretches across the garden and over the River Wey towards the surrounding valley landscape, creating a wonderful vantage point to enjoy the setting.

The first-floor bedroom accommodation is arranged to take advantage of the home’s elevated outlook. The principal bedroom enjoys views across the garden and valley beyond and is served by its own adjoining shower room.

Bedroom two is particularly bright with windows on two sides and useful built-in storage, while bedroom three sits alongside the other bedrooms on this level and works comfortably as a further double room, guest bedroom or study. The first-floor accommodation is completed by a family bathroom.

On the ground floor, bedroom four sits close to a separate shower room, making it well suited for guests or those seeking single-level living. The nearby living/music room also offers potential to be reconfigured into further bedroom accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.

The gardens and grounds are a defining feature of the property. Extending to just over 1.25 acres, the land falls gently away from the house towards the River Wey, with lawns, mature trees and established planting creating a landscape that feels both private and expansive. Herondel also benefits from a boathouse and river access.

Stone steps lead down through the garden where the land gradually approaches the river corridor. Along the way, a charming wooden bridge crosses part of the garden, adding a distinctive and characterful moment within the grounds. From the lower areas the surrounding landscape opens up further, with views across the valley and back towards Guildford’s hillside beyond.

While the house has been carefully maintained and enjoyed by the same family for many years, it also offers a rare opportunity for a new owner to update and shape the property for modern living, subject to the necessary consents.

Local Area

The location is one of its kind — tranquil yet surrounded by a remarkable range of amenities. Guildford town centre, with its extensive shopping, restaurants and mainline station are within a mile of the property.

Just a few doors away sits The Ye Olde Ship Inn, a much-loved local spot known for its excellent pizza and relaxed atmosphere. Nearby are the historic ruins of St Catherine’s Chapel and the River Wey towpath, where riverside walks stretch through some of the most picturesque parts of the area.

The North Downs Way also passes very close to the house, providing direct access to the wider Surrey Hills landscape, with countless walks through ancient woodland, open countryside and sweeping viewpoints.