Detached house for sale in Raleigh Drive, Claygate KT10

Built around 1904, this property is a beautiful example of Edwardian architecture, offering high ceilings, light-filled rooms and a wealth of period features including picture rails and fireplaces. Approached via a charming front garden with magnolia tree and steps leading up to the front porch, the wide, light and welcoming entrance hall leads to all the main rooms. The nicely proportioned sitting room is located to the front of the property with open fireplace and bay window. To the rear of the property is the family room with an open fire place, built-in book shelves, double doors leading out on to the garden, as well as double doors leading to the kitchen/dining room. The kitchen, lit with natural light from the triple roof lights, offers a breakfast bar, granite work surfaces, a Belfast sink overlooking the garden and lots of storage. Beyond the kitchen sits the utility room with side access.
Centred around the first-floor landing are four bedrooms, the principal bedroom is light and airy with built-in wardrobes and a bay window to the front. The family bathroom is located on a half landing opposite the separate lavatory. A window here opens into an eaves storage space. The second floor offers a large and well-lit bedroom with en-suite shower room, built-in wardrobes and access to further eaves storage.

Outside

Externally the mature south-facing rear garden has been beautifully maintained and is well stocked with plants including a rose pergola and well trained wisteria across the rear of the house. Immediately to the rear of the property is a terrace offering a perfect place to entertain. At the end of the garden is the garage, with parking in front accessed via electric gates

Situation

The property is located a short distance (about 0.3 miles) from the quaint village centre of Claygate which has a broad selection of local shops and amenities including a butcher, fish monger and greengrocers, a Boots and Coop. The train station is located at the end of Claygate Parade and offers a regular service to Waterloo that takes approximately 30 minutes. Esher itself offers a range of shops including Waitrose and boasts an Everyman cinema and a dry ski slope, go karting at Sandown Race Course as well as a plethora of bars, pubs and restaurants. The area is surrounded by woodland and commons offering space for walking and a place to enjoy nature, all within a short walking distance of the house. There are also a number or tennis, golf and other sports clubs in the vicinity. There is something for almost everyone.
Schooling in the area is superb with Esher Church School, Claremont Fan Court School, Milbourne Lodge, Shrewsbury Lodge, Rowan Preparatory School, the acs Cobham International School, Danes Hill in Oxshott and Notre Dame in Cobham.