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"In a favoured position close to all that the vibrant town of Reigate has to offer and situated close to the beautiful National Trust protected Reigate Hill, a detached house of quality, set amongst mature, landscaped gardens and charming light woodland. Believed to have originally formed part of the Gatton Park Estate, the house has undergone various transformations and now presents as a very well maintained family house of quality. Occupying a slightly elevated position, thereby allowing for views over Gatton Park and of Reigate Hill, exteriors are of mellow brick under a pitched, tiled roof with double glazed windows and French doors throughout. Extending to over 2,790 square feet, the accommodation is laid out over two floors and with a predominantly west east orientation happily enjoys an abundance of natural light. Ceilings are of good height and decorated with ornate coving, whilst flooring in the main reception areas is polished timber. Reception rooms are gracious with the elegant dining room having an open arch and steps down to the double length sitting room which has a double aspect capturing views over the gardens and a handsome fireplace with woodburning stove. A third living room is at present used as a large study from where there are French doors and steps up to a spacious conservatory, which is heated centrally and has a tiled floor. The kitchen breakfast room has French doors out to the garden and is sophisticatedly furnished with a range of handle free, high gloss wall and base units in a contemporary style, featuring LED lighting. Elsewhere on the ground is a large laundry room and a useful boot room. Arranged over the upper level are four bedrooms. The principal suite is especially spacious with a dressing sitting area and a large en suite bath and shower room, as well as a Juliet balcony, a fine spot to take in the views. The three further bedrooms are serviced by a bathroom and two shower rooms, one of which is en suite.

Outside

Set back from the lane, the house is approached via paved drive with off road parking for several cars and leading to the detached tandem garaging. Extending in total to just under 1.5 acres, the secluded gardens surround the property and are a fabulous feature, providing mature planting of textural greens and whites with splashes of colour for year round interest, sweeping well tended lawns are peppered with some magnificent trees and shrubs, whilst paved terracing adjoins the rear of the house. There is a former kitchen garden with fruit trees and a soft fruit frame as well as an additional terrace with views of Reigate Heath Windmill and various stores. The woodland is delightful with many varieties of majestic trees and suffused with many spring flowering bulbs such as primroses and bluebells, whilst orchids appear in the early summer months and a timber summer house sits alongside an area that once formed a croquet lawn. From the woodland, a private gate opens to the National Trust owned Reigate Hill, allowing access to lovely walks and views.

Situation

Nestling at the foot of the North Downs, Reigate is an historic market town, where the picturesque centre hosts an array of amenities, from restaurants, cafes and traditional English pubs to high end boutiques, nationally known stores and art galleries, Reigate town is about 1.3 miles away, yet the house is immediately adjacent to the lovely walks through Reigate Hill. Reigate Heath is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is a local Nature Reserve, whilst the delightful 18th century Priory Park has undergone regeneration over the last few years with lakes, caf and children s adventure playground. For commuter access to London, stations at Reigate 1.2 miles or Redhill approximately 1.5 mile provide direct services to London Bridge and London Victoria. The national motorway network can be accessed at Junction 8 of the M25 and Gatwick airport is only 20 minutes by car.

There is an excellent range of schooling in the area at both primary and secondary levels, in the state and private sectors including Mickelfield, Holmesdale, The Priory, Dunottar School, St Mary s, the Royal Alexandra and Albert School, Reigate Grammar School and Caterham School.

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