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" The beautiful period property sits in an enviable gated plot and stretches to approx. 3121 sq ft of generously proportioned accommodation. The characterful home offers a selection of reception rooms, with formal and informal options to suit the demands of family life. The property enjoys excellent amounts of natural light and a wealth of character features, including beautifully ornate windows with arch details and stained glass, a stunning front porch and a loggia overlooking the garden. The elegant, 23 ft sitting room is a particular highlight, featuring high ceilings, a period fireplace and a dual aspect with a large bay window and a door leading to the loggia, perfect for entertaining.

The accommodation comprises an inviting entrance porch leading to a hallway with storage and a cloakroom. The sitting room is located to the left, next to a family room, study and beautiful dining room, complete with iroko flooring, decorative wall frieze and large stained glass bay window with a door to the garden. The substantial modern kitchenbreakfast room is at the front of the house with doors leading to the garden room, offering great views of the garden with a roof lantern, three windows and French doors. Upstairs, the main bedroom features a bay window with garden views, built-in wardrobes and en suite shower facilities. There are four further bedrooms, a family bathroom and two storage cupboards on this floor.

Situation
Essendene Road has a convenient position for local schools, trains and bus transport. Within a short distance are De Stafford School, Audley Primary, St Francis Catholic Primary, Essendene and Caterham School. Nearby are local shops and amenities at Caterham-on-the-Hill and there is open countryside within easy reach including the North Downs. There is a choice of three supermarkets locally and high street shopping in Caterham Valley (0.8 miles). The motorway network is easily accessible at junction 6 of the M25 (3.3 miles).   TRAIN SERVICES: Caterham station (0.8 miles) is in Zone 6 and has regular services to London Bridge and London Victoria in approx. 45 minutes.

Outside
The stunning property is set back from the road behind pillared gates, with a gravel driveway providing parking for several vehicles. There is a trellis with beautiful climbing roses and a gate leading to the gardens, which sweep around the house. Perfectly designed for entertaining, the grounds feature a terrace and an elegant loggia with climbing wisteria leading from the sitting room and family room. There is also a spacious lawn with pretty borders, trees and shrubs.

Additional Information
Council Tax Band: G "