Detached house for sale in Raleigh Drive, Claygate, Esher KT10

This superb example of Edwardian architecture offers high ceilings, light-filled rooms and a wealth of period features including picture rails, coving and fireplaces.

Approached via a charming front garden and steps leading up to the front porch, the wide, light, and welcoming entrance hall with exposed floorboards, leads to all the main rooms and guest WC. The sitting room is located to the front of the property with open fireplace and bay window, double doors lead to the dining room that also features a fireplace. The kitchen/breakfast room offers granite work surfaces, a Belfast sink and lots of under and over cupboard storage. To the rear is a family room, doors opening onto the garden, adjoining the family room is the utility room through which is accessed the studio/gym and in turn the garage.
Centred around the first-floor landing are threebedrooms, the principal bedroom is light and airy with built-in wardrobes, a bay window to the front and ensuite bathroom with shower, there is also a family bathroom and separate WC. The second floor offers two further bedrooms and another bathroom.

Outside

A special feature is the stunning secluded and mature south-facing rear garden that has been beautifully maintained and is well stocked with plants, shrubs, trees. There is a pond, pergola, patio, and Harding greenhouse/conservatory that is perfect for outside entertaining and alfresco dining. To the front is off-street parking for several vehicles and access to the garage in addition to the lawn with flowerbed border.

Situation

The property is located a short distance 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 Racecourse 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.