5 Bed Detached House For Sale Lunghurst Road, Caterham, CR3

In a discreet position, set back and surrounded by mature, secluded gardens, a fine detached Victorian house of character. Designed and constructed towards the end of the nineteenth century, the property retains much of the period detailing synonymous with the style of architecture made popular during that era. The handsome external elevations are of rough render painted white, under a tall pitched tiled roof of Spanish slate, which has recently undergone a programme of renovation. Windows are a blend of large, square bays with sash windows and those with leaded light detailing, all of which allow for a fine prospect over the grounds, ceilings are tall with detailed coving and ceiling roses and there are a variety of fireplace styles, some in the attractive Art Nouveau style as well as Victorian style tiles to the reception hall. The accommodation extends to over 3600 square feet – including the loft - and is arranged over two floors with the principal rooms having air conditioning. Having been in the present ownership for a number of years, a series of upgrades to the property has just been completed but there is scope for further improvements or extension subject to any required building controls. Reception rooms are gracious with the more formal drawing and dining rooms each having handsome fireplaces and large bay windows, whilst elsewhere on the ground floor are a sitting room/study and a cosy snug with wood burning stove. The kitchen opens through to a conservatory style breakfast room and the utility room provides extra storage and connections for laundry. Laid out across the upper level are five good-sized bedrooms, some of which have fitted storage and are supported by a bathroom and also a bath/shower room which is ‘Jack and Jill’ to the main landing and en-suite to the principal bedroom, where there is also access to a balcony. The extensive loft traverses the whole of the house, where there is plenty of scope to create further bedrooms and bathroom subject to planning regulations.

Outside

The mature and secluded gardens surround the property and have an outlook to the wooded countryside beyond. With undulating lawns and some light woodland, the gardens are a fun place for children to play and explore, whilst at the same time the two areas of terracing provide excellent spots to capture the views and for outdoor entertaining. There are sweeping lawns, a variety of colourful shrubs and small trees, whilst a bridleway passes through the property to one side with charming woodland to the other side. The property has the benefit of two entrances – the primary off Butlers Dene Road, with the rear access from Lunghurst Road. A pair of electric, wrought iron gates open on to the main drive that passes through the garden and on to a parking and turning area and one of the detached garages. From the second entrance, an electric five-bar gate opens on to a parking and turning area leading to further garaging and timber stores.

Situation

The property is located in an attractive setting in a premier position in what is considered to be one of the most sought-after Surrey villages, yet is within the M25 and under twenty miles to Central London. With an active community, Woldingham continues to be a highly prized location and enjoys various local sports clubs including tennis and cricket and a well-stocked village shop with Post Office. There are two golf clubs nearby – North Downs and Woldingham – along with many rambling walks crisscrossing the North Downs. The choice of schooling in the area is superb and includes Woodlea Junior School in the village and Woldingham School for Girls, as well as being well placed for Oxted County School, Hazlewood Preparatory School, Caterham School, Sevenoaks School and the Croydon schools – Whitgift, Croydon High School for Girls and Trinity. Oxted town centre is approximately 5 miles away and has an excellent range of supermarkets and boutiques, along with cafes, restaurants, an Everyman cinema and a leisure centre. Woldingham Station is about 1.5 miles from the house and has swift services in to London Victoria (34 mins) and London Bridge (32 mins).\r
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Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold\r
Services: All mains services. Air conditioning to some rooms. \r
Local Authority: Tandridge District Council. Council Tax Band H