5 bed detached house for sale

Butlers Dene Road, Caterham CR3

In a fabulous location at the edge of a sought-after village, enjoying wonderful views to the front over rolling downland on the Surrey/Kent borders, a very attractive, detached house in the Georgian style. Extended and remodelled just over twenty years ago, the charming exteriors are of painted render with stone quoin detailing, double-glazed multi-pane sash windows and French doors with four wrought-iron Juliet balconies to the front. Essentially the accommodation is laid out over the ground floor and two mezzanine levels and extends to 2485 square feet – excluding outbuildings. A handsome stone porticoed entrance opens to reveal a reception hall with a classically patterned tiled floor from where there are steps up to the raised ground floor. A pair of double doors opens to the formal double reception room, while across the hall, similar doors lead to the kitchen/breakfast room. Enjoying a triple aspect, the drawing room has two pairs of French doors leading to the gardens and to one end a stone fireplace with gas fire with ample space for formal dining to the other. The kitchen/breakfast room has painted wall and floor cabinetry with a central island, granite work surfaces, integrated appliances and a tiled floor. The raised ground floor has a wide hall/contemplation spot with a door to the outside and a large family sitting room with French doors to the side. This level also provides two further rooms that can be used as office or bedroom space and a bathroom. The first floor is laid out to provide three bedrooms, two of which have en suite facilities and attractive wrought-iron Juliet balconies to the front – perfect for taking in the fabulous views – with one of these having a dressing room. Elsewhere on this level is the laundry room.

Outside

The property is set back and surrounded by just under half an acre of mature gardens, laid out to reflect the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside. To the front there is a large driveway with ample parking and turning space for a number of vehicles with covered parking provided by a detached single garage, where previously planning had been granted for further garaging. To one side of the property is a large workshop with adjacent greenhouse. Within the gardens are many varieties of indigenous British trees such as beech, oak and Scots pine, colourful shrubs including rhododendrons, wisteria and lilac, whilst amidst the lawns are areas for wildflowers and borders containing perennials, roses, peonies, iris and allium.

Situation

The house is perfectly situated to enjoy all the area has to offer and is located in Woldingham, one of the most sought-after villages in the region and is within walking distance of the network of lovely local public footpaths across the North Downs, designated a Natural Landscape. The village centre with its shop/post office is under a mile away, whilst Woldingham Station is about just over one and a half miles and has direct services to London Bridge (30 mins.), London St Pancras (45mins.) and London Victoria (33 mins.). The M25 (Jct 6) is about five miles and there are two local golf courses, riding stables, a tennis and cricket club. Schooling in the area is considered excellent with a selection in both the private and state sectors, at primary and secondary levels including a village primary school, Hazelwood Preparatory School in Oxted, Woldingham School for Girls, Caterham School as well as Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Whitgift, Trinity and Croydon High School for Girls.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-58218

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold
Services: All mains services.
Local Authority: Tandridge District Council. Council Tax Band H
Agent’s Note: Private road fund contribution = £200 (2024)