The Avenue, Compton, GU3

Compton is a village that rewards a slow look, and this Victorian terraced house on The Avenue makes the most of it. The Surrey Hills and the North Downs are on the doorstep for weekend walks, while the A3 puts a wider choice of towns and shops within a short drive.

The house keeps plenty of period character. There are high ceilings and sash windows in the reception room, a fireplace that anchors the space, and wooden flooring that gives the ground floor a warm, lived-in feel. Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a pleasing size and bedroom two is well suited to guests or a study.

Outside, the south-facing garden catches the sun for much of the day and is a pleasant place to sit out. A driveway and single garage complete a home that suits first-time buyers and downsizers alike.