Description
A truly wonderful family home, located in an exceptional location for every convenience – within a short walk of the town centre, station and many of the local schools whilst being in a quiet cul de sac.
This handsome property was built in the 1930’s and has beautifully proportioned rooms throughout. The ground floor accommodation works perfectly for both family life and entertaining. The entrance hall is both welcoming and spacious with an attractive staircase and cloakroom. The sitting room has a bay window to the front elevation and fireplace creating the perfect focal point to the room. The reception space to the rear is open plan with a further seating area with wood burning stove and large dining area, both with wood flooring and opening into the kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of units and stunning granite worktops and views over the pretty rear garden, a sliding door opens into a large utility and laundry area, the perfect space for coats and boots in additional to ample space for appliances. To the other side of the house there is further good sized reception room which could be utilised as a playroom, games room or home office as desired.
Upstairs the master bedroom is double aspect, flooded with natural light with built in “his and hers” wardrobes. There are four further bedrooms, all with their own individuality and character. There is a family bathroom and an additional shower room.
The loft offers huge potential to be converted (STPP) with fantastic space and head height.
Outside
The property has parking for several cars of the driveway with a lovely front garden.
To the rear of the property the south facing walled garden is simply delightful with a large level lawn, a large patio area across the back of the house – providing the perfect space for alfresco entertaining. Sleeper steps lead to the upper tier of the garden which has an abundance of stunning and mature Rhododendrons. A private and locked gate gives access out onto the footpath providing a pretty walk into the town centre and up onto Chart Lane. There is a further patio area to the side of the house, the perfect space to enjoy a coffee in the morning sun. To the other side of the house there is a covered area providing storage.
Reigate’s bustling town centre offers an impressive range of shops and services. Offering the ultimate in retail therapy, up-market independent boutiques rub shoulders with popular high-street stores, while traditional butchers and well-stocked delicatessens specialise in mouth-watering local produce. Historic inns, cosy teashops and traditional pubs stand alongside chic bistros and sophisticated bars and restaurants. In addition to familiar chains, Buenos Aires Argentinian Steak House and Giggling Squid Thai Restaurant are perennial favourites. For delicious lunches, The Chapel and Cullendars get great reviews.
Commuting to London from Reigate station takes around 40 minutes into London Bridge or Victoria. Commuting to London is also possible through Redhill mainline station, 2 miles away, which offers direct routes into London Bridge and Victoria from 28 minutes, Gatwick airport in 15 minutes, along with routes to a variety of other destinations, whilst The Channel Tunnel is within a 90 minute drive.
Features
- Beautiful walled garden
- Excellent potential to extend into the loft STPP
- Fabulous central location
- Fantastic well proportioned accommodation
- Few minutes walk to the town centre
- Handsome 1930's detached family home
- Ideally situated for many of the local schools
- Off streek parking for several cars