Bray Road, Guildford, GU2

Bray Road is where this Edwardian semi-detached house stands, in a part of Guildford that mixes the county town's cobbled High Street and castle grounds with quiet residential streets. The frontage is traditional, and the rooms behind it keep the proportions and period feel that the era is known for.

Two reception rooms give the ground floor some flexibility: one can be the sitting room and the other a dining room, a study or a playroom as the household changes. The kitchen and the two bathrooms have been kept in good order, and upstairs the three bedrooms are well sized, with the principal room comfortably taking a large bed and wardrobes.

The south-facing garden catches the sun for much of the day, so a table and chairs on the lawn becomes a regular summer fixture. Off-road parking at the front means the family cars stay clear of the street.

With fast trains to London Waterloo from Guildford itself, the house suits a commuting household that still wants a proper garden and rooms with some character.