5 bed detached house for sale

Croydon Road, Caterham, Surrey CR3

This imposing and unique detached family home is situated on an elevated plot back from the road with parking and a garage at road level. This character property has been significantly updated and improved by the current owners but still offers scope for the new owners to put their mark down.

Currently, the accommodation comprises a good sized, hallway with doors to all rooms. There is a 16' front aspect lounge with bay window. To the rear there is a second reception room, currently used as a music room again with a bay overlooking the rear gardens. There is also a useful study/office. A particular feature of the property is the 23' triple aspect kitchen/dining room which has been opened up to create a light and airy space divided into two separate areas. The kitchen area has been refitted with a comprehensive range of units with integrated appliances including oven and hob and Quartz work surfaces over including a superb central island. The dining area has plenty of space for a large family sized table and chairs and there is a window to the front. Also on the ground floor there is a rear lobby to the gardens and a superb ground floor shower room with large walk in shower, WC, basin and tiled walls.

On the first floor the landing features a central light and access to the loft. There are five bedrooms, the largest room is positioned at the front and has been recently redecorated, from the bedroom an interconnecting door leads to a further double bedroom which can also be accessed from the landing. There is a further double bedroom at the front and one overlooking the rear gardens. The smallest bedroom is a good sized single room but is in need of redecoration. A particular feature upstairs is the spacious family bathroom which has recently been refitted with a walk-in shower, free standing roll-edge bath, WC, and basin with tiled walls.

Outside, there is driveway parking at the front with a single garage at road level. A sweeping path leads up to the front door with lawn and flowerbeds. Gated access leads to the rear garden with a side patio area and a path leading to the rear. The steps lead up to a raised lawn with garden shed and rear hedge.

The property is situated a short walk away from the bustling town centre and comprehensive facilities of Caterham Valley. Caterham offers a range of shops and supermarkets including a Waitrose, Morrisons and a new Lidl as well as public houses, restaurants and coffee shops. There is an excellent selection of both state and private schools in the local area for children of all ages including the nearby, popular St. Johns School and Caterham School. Caterham station provides direct trains to both London Victoria and London Bridge via East Croydon and there are bus services to other local towns nearby. There are a number of golf clubs, Caterham Rugby Club, bowls and cricket clubs locally and the De Stafford Sports and Leisure centre offers a further range of facilities. The local area is surrounded by miles of open countryside including the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the North Downs Way.