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Farnham Road, Elstead, Godalming, Surrey, GU8

South East

£900,000

Listed on 17/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Semi Detached
Area
3038 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This four-bedroom period home is set back from the road in a rural location near Elstead. The listing describes approximately 2,133 sq. ft of accommodation, together with outbuildings providing a further 571 sq. ft. The house retains features including exposed beams, brick and stonework, and a tiled roof. Its ground floor includes a large double-aspect sitting room with a log burner, a dining room, a family room or study, and a country-style kitchen with a breakfast area. A further ground-floor room has a separate shower room and toilet and could serve as a bedroom, subject to the layout and requirements of a buyer. Upstairs are a principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes, two further double bedrooms and a traditionally styled bathroom. Outside, the property has a paved terrace and a large garden adjoining a nature reserve, with Forestry Commission land in the surrounding area. Two detached outbuildings include a timber-clad studio with a sauna and a separate storage building. A detached double garage has an electric vehicle charging point. The listing also identifies two possible additional parking areas that would need clearing and landscaping. The house and grounds offer scope for updating and for buyers to assess how best to use the existing rooms and ancillary buildings.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

81out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £900,000, this substantial period house is offered at £296/sq ft, 44% below the local average—a strong acquisition opportunity for a buyer looking to add value. The £55,000–£95,000 renovation range points to a medium-scale project: the kitchen and bathroom, flooring and timber-heavy finishes offer clear scope for updating, while the large rooms, exposed beams and brickwork provide plenty of character to work with.

The extensive garden, terrace, greenhouse and detached outbuildings—including a studio with a sauna—make this a distinctive rural canvas for hobbies, working from home or guest use, subject to checking condition and permitted use. The available views show the exterior and roof broadly intact, though their condition cannot be confirmed from ground level.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire 3,038 sq ft at a notably below-local-average asking price of £296 per sq ft.
  • Update the dated kitchen, bathroom, flooring and timber finishes while making the most of the generous rooms and exposed period features.
  • Explore the potential of the garden studio, sauna and other outbuildings for hobbies, home working or guest use, subject to verification.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Farnham Road, Elstead, Godalming, Surrey, GU8
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£3,400
Based on a loan of £675,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-14.3% since listed
£900,000£100,000(-10.0%)
18/10/2026
Current price
£1,000,000£50,000(-4.8%)
06/09/2025
£1,050,000Initial listing
19/08/2025

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