Detached house for sale in Queens Park Road, Caterham CR3

This property on Queens Park Road is a substantial, character home with in excess of 2000 sq ft. Located in one of Caterham's most prestigious roads in the the heart of Caterham-on-the-hill and a short walk to the popular Caterham town centre, this spacious property has been skillfully arranged by the current owners to suit their present needs.

The spacious reception hall provides access to the ground floor and stairs which rise to the first floor landing. There is a fitted kitchen boasting a selection of storage units, bespoke marble work surfaces and a range of integrated appliances, plus a separate utility room with downstairs shower room. There is plenty of reception space including a double aspect Living Room with bay window and an original Edwardian feature fireplace. There is a second reception room to the front which can be used as a formal dining area or guest bedroom. The third reception room can be used as a study, extra bedroom or children's playroom.

To the rear there is a utility area with downstairs bathroom with walk-in shower which extends into a conservatory area which the present owners now use as a dining room.

On the first floor there is a half landing with a feature window overlooking Queens Park. Access to the larger bedrooms is from the main landing. Bedrooms one and two are both large and overlook Queens Park at the front of the property. There are two further double bedrooms to the rear of the property overlooking the rear garden one with ensuite shower and the other with ensuite bathroom. The second floor has a further double bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a separate room which over the years has been used as a study, walk-in wardrobe, nursery, children's play area and self-contained nanny / au-pair accommodation.

Externally, an in and out driveway provides parking and turning for a number of vehicles. The garden is beautifully maintained and benefits from a sunny aspect. There is an attractive patio area perfect to entertain in those summer months along with large expanse of lawn and wild flower meadow area beyond it. There is an orchard area at the rear of the garden which, on a yearly basis, yields an ample supply of apples, plums, greengages, figs and grapes.

We understand that the property tenure is freehold and that the council tax band is G.

Location - The East Surrey town of Caterham is bordered by the Surrey Hills on one side and London on the other. The town itself is divided into two sections: Caterham Valley and Caterham-on-the-hill. As this property is located at the High Street end of Queens Park Road, both are easily accessible. Caterham offers a variety of leisure activities from Tennis, Badminton, Croquet, Football, Netball, grass Bowls and more at Queens Park which is located opposite this property. Theatre at the Miller Center, comedy clubs, art exhibitions and food/beer festivals, gliding, horse riding and so much more. There are several primary schools within walking distance of Queens Park Road and De Stafford Senior School with its excellent facilities including sports centre and swimming pool is just a short walk away. Caterham is also known for the highly renowned Caterham School, which brings many families into the area and now also provides full boarding and occasional boarding as and when required. Local conveniences such as a choice of doctors' surgeries, dental practices and an array of local shops and larger supermarkets are all close by. There are excellent eateries in both Caterham on-the-hill and in the Valley. La Fiaba, Raja Tandoori, Namaste, Filtr, Coffee and Cream and a selection of excellent local gastro pubs are all within walking distance of this property on Caterham-on-the-hill. Commuter friendly, Caterham Train Station, just a 7 minute walk from this property, offers frequent routes into Central London; London Bridge can be reached in just 40 minutes.

EPC Rating: E