5 bedroom detached house for sale

A substantial five bedroomed Edwardian detached period home set in mature landscaped gardens. Description A handsome Edwardian family home dating from 1904, offering beautifully proportioned accommodation. The current owners have enjoyed 28 very happy years here, a testament to the warmth, space and lifestyle this exceptional house provides. With high ceilings, double glazed timber windows and a predominantly southerly aspect, the property is filled with natural light throughout. A generous entrance porch opens into an impressive reception hall with original terracotta tiles. The principal reception rooms are particularly elegant with original pitch pine parquet flooring: a charming study with double aspect views and an original period fireplace; a refined drawing room featuring a front facing bay window, period coving, dado rail and fitted bookcases flanking the fireplace; and a delightful sitting room with a bow window, triple aspect, and a wood burning stove. To the rear, a family room enjoys opening doors to the terrace and elevated views across the garden, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen/breakfast room is superbly appointed with limestone flooring, underfloor heating and a bespoke Martin Moore kitchen fitted with granite worktops, a butler’s sink, double larder and a range of integrated appliances including a range cooker. Flowing from the kitchen is a practical utility room with access to the garden and garage, the latter benefitting from an electric roller door and power. A cloakroom with WC completes the ground floor. Above the kitchen is an extensive and useful storage area accessed from the first floor. An elegant staircase with period balustrading rises to the first floor, where there are five double bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys lovely far reaching views over the garden and beyond, along with built in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. Four further well-proportioned double bedrooms are served by two additional bathrooms. Outside, the property is approached via an impressive in and out driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles, as well as a garage. There is side access to the garden and a charming South facing loggia, next to the soft fruit garden. A generous terrace leads from the house, perfect for summer entertaining, while the garden beyond is mainly laid to lawn with apple trees, specimen shrubs, roses and mature trees including magnolia and camelia. A delightful period garden house with a chimney provides a striking focal point with climbing roses and adds further character to this exceptional family home.. Location Cronks Hill Road is situated on the southern side of Reigate within the popular Meadvale neighbourhood. Reigate is a thriving Surrey market town at the foot of the North Downs that has a blend of historic landmarks and recreational spaces making it the ideal destination for those in search of a lifestyle change within easy reach of London. The High Street provides a comprehensive range of local shops and boutiques including Oliver Bonas and M&S Simply Food. There are also a good number of cafes and coffee shops including Gail’s, Costa and Cafe Nero. Local restaurants include Pizza Express, Bill’s, Cote, Wagamama and Nando's. Located in a popular destination for commuters. The mainline station at Redhill, is just over a mile away, which offers direct routes into London Bridge and Victoria in about 32 minutes, along with routes to a variety of other destinations. Earlswood station is about a mile away with frequent trains to London Bridge and Victoria. The M25, Junction 8 is accessed very easily along Wray Lane, with links to London and the wider motorway network. For the frequent air traveller Gatwick Airport is around 8 miles distant whilst Heathrow Airport is within 30 miles. Reigate Priory Park is a centrepiece of the town with many acres of open parkland, a feature lake, impressive playground and The Pavilion Caf, along with tennis/basketball courts and a sunken skateboard park. The perfect meeting place for friends and family. There is good walking and riding locally in the surrounding countryside, Earlswood common, Reigate Heath and The North Downs Way. For golfers nearby courses include Reigate Hill, Betchworth and Reigate Heath. The towns of Redhill and Reigate are particularly well served with state and independent schools for all ages. Popular local schools cater for all ages and include Reigate Parish, Reigate Priory, Reigate St. Mary’s Prep School, Micklefield, St Bedes, Reigate Secondary School, Dunottar, Reigate Grammar and Reigate College. All distances and timings are approximate. Square Footage: 3,273 sq ft