5 bed detached house for sale

Alderwood Close, Caterham CR3

This superb family home offers just over 2,900 sq ft of beautifully presented space across three floors. Thoughtfully extended and upgraded, it balances style and functionality with a layout that works effortlessly for modern family life. A striking entrance hall sets the tone with a vaulted ceiling, large feature window, engineered oak flooring and a smart oak and glass staircase. There’s a coats cupboard and a tiled downstairs cloakroom. The main living room enjoys a triple aspect with bifolding doors to the terrace and a modern gas fireplace as the focal point. A second reception snug features fitted wardrobes and opens through to a vaulted dining room with full-width bifold doors and Velux windows, flooding the space with natural light and views over the garden. The kitchen is fitted with granite worktops and gloss tiled flooring, with integrated appliances including a microwave and dishwasher, pull-out larders, and space for an American fridge freezer. Plantation shutters dress the windows, and steps lead down to a breakfast area with bar seating and fitted cabinetry. A utility room with laundry space and a boiler cupboard sits alongside, leading to a dual-aspect boot room with access to front and rear. Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a standout with triple aspect, double doors to a private balcony, herringbone flooring and far-reaching views. A walk-in dressing room and luxury en suite with twin sinks and a digital Aqualisa shower complete the suite. Three further bedrooms sit on this floor, two with built-in wardrobes, along with a modern family bathroom. The top floor is a versatile double bedroom with an en suite bath and shower room, eaves storage and fantastic views. Ideal as a guest suite, teenager’s room or home office.

Outside: The property sits within beautifully landscaped grounds of approximately 0.4 acres, offering a sense of seclusion and tranquillity from every angle. Approached via a shared driveway, there is a detached double garage with power and light, along with ample parking both in front of the house and beside the garage. The front garden is neatly planted with well-stocked beds, and steps lead to a covered entrance with lighting and access to the main door. To the side, a mature lawn is framed by a variety of specimen trees and vibrant planting, with a koi pond, water feature and timber bridge forming a natural focal point. This area flows into a south-west facing rear garden, arranged in gentle tiers to maximise the setting and outlook. A large, decked entertaining area extends from the rear of the house via bi-fold doors from the dining room and sits beneath a timber pergola, ideal for outdoor dining and enjoying the far-reaching views across Harestone Valley. A series of landscaped paths lead through lush planting beds down to a secluded lower lawn, where there is a heated swimming pool with tiled surround and glass balustrades, and a detached garden building which can be a games room, gym or home office. Altogether, the gardens are a true feature of the property, thoughtfully designed and maintained with a strong sense of structure, colour and privacy.

Situation: The property is located in a quiet residential cul-de-sac on the outskirts of Caterham, just 0.8 miles from the town centre and within easy reach of a number of well-regarded schools. Oakhyrst Grange School is just 0.4 miles away, and Caterham School is also accessible via nearby Harestone Lane. Caterham station is approximately 0.8 miles away, in Zone 6, and provides direct services to London Bridge and Victoria in around 45 minutes. The M25 (Junction 6) is about 2.5 miles away via the A22, offering fast road links to Gatwick and the wider motorway network. Nearby leisure facilities include two golf courses, equestrian establishments, and a wide choice of local sports and fitness centres.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax band: G

Local Authority: Tandridge District Council