St. Margarets, Guildford, GU1

This Georgian detached house in Guildford has the proportions that people look for in a period home: tall ceilings, generous windows and rooms that open comfortably into one another. It is offered furnished, so a tenant can move in with very little to arrange.

There are two reception rooms, each with the character one expects of the era, including sash windows, fireplaces and wooden flooring in places. The kitchen sits conveniently alongside the main living space and works well for family meals as well as entertaining.

Upstairs the principal bedroom is a calm, well-sized room, and there are four more bedrooms alongside it, so the house suits a family, sharers or a household that needs a study or guest room. Three bathrooms mean mornings run smoothly.

Outside, the private garden gives space for children, a table and chairs, or a quiet moment with a coffee. Parking is available on the road. Guildford's mainline station for London Waterloo and the High Street are both within easy reach, and the North Downs and Surrey Hills are a short drive away for weekend walks.