5 bed detached house for sale

Harestone Hill, Caterham CR3

Set back from the road behind a generous driveway, this substantial detached home offers over 2,300 sq ft of well-balanced accommodation arranged across three floors and is offered to the market with no onward chain.

The house opens into a central entrance hall, creating an immediate sense of space and flow. To the front is a formal dining room overlooking the garden, while a separate lounge provides a comfortable retreat with feature fireplace and twin side windows. The original opening between the lounge and the family space remains easily reinstated, offering flexibility for those who prefer a more open arrangement. Across the rear of the house is an impressive kitchen, dining and family room extending the full width of the property. Bi fold doors open directly onto the sandstone terrace, allowing the space to work effortlessly for both everyday family life and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with traditional style wooden cabinetry, black marble work surfaces and integrated appliances, centred around a practical island. A separate utility room sits just off the kitchen, with internal access to the garage and external access to the side of the house. Upstairs, four double bedrooms are arranged off a generous landing. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. A second bedroom also enjoys its own en suite, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a fully tiled family bathroom. The top floor provides an excellent guest suite, comprising a large double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, eaves storage and a further en suite shower room. This level works equally well as a private suite for older children or visiting guests.

Overall, the house delivers strong reception space, well-proportioned bedrooms and flexible living across three floors in one of Caterham’s most established residential roads.

Outside: The property is approached over a wide block paved driveway providing parking for several vehicles and access to the integral garage. A lawned area sits to one side, enclosed by mature hedging which helps screen the house from the road and gives a good degree of privacy to the frontage. To the rear, the garden has been landscaped to create defined and highly usable spaces. A generous sandstone terrace sits immediately behind the house, ideal for outdoor dining and seating. Broad sandstone steps rise to a level lawn, framed by raised planted beds, established shrubs and decorative screening which add structure and privacy. At the far end of the garden, a separate paved area has been created as a private retreat, housing a covered hot tub and seating space, well screened and positioned away from the main terrace. Additional paved areas run alongside the house and can be accessed from the garage, providing practical storage space and room for sheds. Overall, the garden is well arranged and functional, offering both entertaining space and privacy.

Situation: Harestone Hill is one of Caterham’s most established and sought after residential roads, ideally positioned for both the town centre and surrounding countryside. Caterham town centre is approximately 0.3 miles away, offering a good selection of shops, supermarkets, cafés and everyday amenities. Caterham Station is also around 0.3 miles, providing regular direct services to London Bridge, with indirect services to London Victoria. Upper Warlingham Station is approximately 2.5 miles and Woldingham Station around 3.3 miles. The property is particularly convenient for Caterham School, which can be reached on foot via nearby Matron’s Path or along Harestone Valley Road. The M25 at Junction 6 is within easy reach, giving straightforward access to Gatwick, Heathrow and the wider motorway network, while the North Downs and surrounding countryside offer excellent walking and outdoor leisure opportunities close by.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax band: G

Local Authority: Tandridge District Council