5 bedroom detached house for sale

Briar Patch is an attractive five double bedroom family home, situated in one of Chipstead's most sought after locations. The property is nestled within a secluded plot measuring just over half an acre within easy reach of Chipstead Golf Course, Chipstead village and Chipstead railway station.

Entry is via the storm porch with a solid Oak front door opening into a spacious entrance hall with a range of storage cupboards. Doors from the hallway lead through to a triple aspect sitting room with an open fireplace and double doors to the conservatory - the perfect place to sit and admire the rear garden. There is a large open-plan kitchen/breakfast/family room with a range of fitted units, integrated appliances, a central island incorporating a breakfast bar and French doors opening onto the rear sun terrace. Also to the ground floor is a formal dining room with a lovely bay window and views to the front, a study with fitted furniture, a cloakroom and a utility room with a door leading outside, ideal for dog walkers after a muddy walk.

To the first floor is the master bedroom with a range of fitted wardrobes and access to a luxurious en-suite bath/shower room, bedroom two with a range of fitted wardrobes, three further bedrooms and a modern family bath/shower room. A large loft space can also be accessed from the first floor loft hatch.

Outside, the property is surrounded by beautiful grounds offering a large sun terrace, a well maintained formal lawn, a summer house and neatly planted flowerbeds and borders. To the front is a driveway providing parking for numerous cars and access to the detached double garage. An internal viewing is highly recommended.

Coulsdon South mainline and Chipstead stations are within 1.5 miles providing routes to London Bridge, Victoria, Gatwick and the south coast. Trains from Coulsdon South to London Bridge take approximately 20 minutes. Chipstead is surrounded by open countryside ideal for walking and equestrian pursuits providing good riding and exceptional hacking.

In terms of road communications the nearby A23 leads to the M25 (junction 7) and into London whilst, for the frequent traveller, Gatwick Airport is approximately 14 miles to the south. Locally there is a good choice of state and independent schools and the village is a vibrant location with a drama club and active sports clubs, including rugby, golf, tennis and football. The nearby towns of Reigate and Banstead also provide a comprehensive range of shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants, including Waitrose and Marks & Spencer.