6 bedroom detached house for sale

A STRIKING DETACHED PERIOD PROPERTY IN A DESIRABLE, LEAFY RESIDENTIAL AREA WITHIN EASY REACH OF THE TOWN CENTRE AND EXCELLENT LOCAL SCHOOLS

Furzefield Crescent is a highly sought-after address, much loved by families for its excellent schooling, convenient transport links and strong sense of community. The road enjoys a peaceful yet well-connected position, offering the ideal balance of tranquility and accessibility.

Edwardia is a handsome period property boasting in excess of 3,200 square feet of accommodation arranged over three floors plus cellar. The property has been thoughtfully improved by the current owners, retaining a wealth of charming original features in the high ceilings, parquet flooring, ceiling detail, original fireplaces and colourful stained glass. To the rear, the outlook towards the South Downs provides a stunning backdrop throughout the seasons.

At the heart of the home is a superb kitchen/dining room, fitted with hand-painted Chalon cabinetry, granite work surfaces and a double gas-fired Aga with an additional conventional oven. The elegant reception rooms each have attractive fireplace surrounds. The orangery has a wonderful sense of space, enhanced by a central roof lantern, providing a superb space for entertaining, relaxing or home working. A practical boot room and guest WC complete the ground floor.

On the first floor, the luxurious principal suite features a bedroom and dressing room- each with balcony access- and a spacious ensuite bathroom with a separate shower and freestanding bathtub. Two further bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with a shower over the bath.

The second floor has been converted to provide three bedrooms, two shower rooms and plentiful eaves storage.

This impressive property offers generous proportions, refined character and modern comfort in an enviable position- an exceptional home in every sense.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is driveway parking for several vehicles, whilst to the rear, the garden is a particular feature of Edwardia, having been thoughtfully designed to incorporate areas to relax, entertain and play.

The garden is partly walled, featuring expansive patio seating areas, one seating area with a pagoda really coming into its own in the warmer months when the clematis and wisteria are in bloom. Areas of lawn are interspersed with well-stocked established flower borders.

A padlocked gate in the rear hedge leads through to a copse to the south of the property, a lovely area for dog walking.

LOCATION
The property is situated just 0.8 miles from Reigate High Street on the brow of Cockshot Hill. Reigate provides a comprehensive range of local shops and boutiques and a number of thriving restaurants and cafés as well as an excellent offering of schools in both the independent and state sectors. Commuting to London from Reigate station takes around 45 minutes into London Bridge or Victoria. A single stop to Redhill mainline station offers quicker direct routes into London Bridge and Victoria.

Reigate’s Priory Park offers many acres of open parkland and excellent facilities, including tennis courts, playground and café. There is good walking and horse riding locally in the surrounding countryside, Reigate Heath and the North Downs Way.