5 bedroom detached house for sale

A wonderful Victorian country house with glorious views, just 1 mile from Caterham.

Description

Approached via a winding drive, The Chalet occupies a delightful setting with views to the south over the surrounding countryside. An imposing Victorian country house, the property offers extensive and adaptable accommodation, ideal for entertaining.

Ground Floor:
Porch, entrance hall, hallway, three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, study, two WC's, utility room with access to the attached triple garage.

Lower Ground Floor:
Hallway with access from outside and the ground floor, snooker room, reception room, wine cellar, study, panic room and access to the leisure complex.

First Floor:
Landing with lantern light over, prinicpal bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom and two balconies, four further bedrooms all with en suite bath or shower rooms.

Second Floor:
Three areas of eaves storage, providing ample space for belongings.

Leisure Complex:
Approached from either the lower ground floor or conservatory, swimming pool with jacuzzi, two plant rooms, two changing rooms with showers and WC's, store and stairs down to the pool kitchen.

Outbuildings:
Triple garage with attached office and WC, stairs lead up to a self-contained flat with bedroom, bathroom, sitting room and kitchen, Double garage with store room over.

Gardens & Grounds:
About 30 acres of established gardens and grounds incorporate with tennis court, helipad, carp pond, specimen trees and ancient woodland.

Location

Situated on the North Downs on the furthest outskirts of Caterham town offering offers a tranquil escape with its rolling Surrey countryside, beautiful woods, and rural charm. This location provides an oasis of calm for families, with essential services, schools, and shops nearby in Caterham and Caterham-on-the-Hill.

Communications are excellent with Junction 6 of the M25 2.9 miles to the south giving access to the national motorway network, the international airports of Gatwick and Heathrow and the South Coast.

Sporting and recreational facilities are substantial with golf at Walton Heath, Kingswood and Bletchingley. Tennis at Chipstead and Kingswood Tennis Clubs. Racing at Epsom (home of the Derby) and exceptional access to walking, cycling and hacking across the North Downs.

There are a number of highly regarded state and independent schools within the vicinity including Woldingham School, Aberdour Preparatory School, St John’s School, St Bede’s School, Queen Alexandra and Albert School, The Hawthorns, Reigate Grammar and Caterham School to name but a few.

Please note, all timing and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 9,814 sq ft


Acreage: 29.92 Acres