Harestone Hill, CR3

Guide Price of £1,200,000

What makes this family home so appealing is the sense of countryside, with views of woodland, and yet you are just a short walk to the shops and the station, as well as Caterham Independent School.

Set on a leafy, residential street with no through access, this home was built by Newland Homes who market themselves as a quality house builder emphasizing their many industry awards and accolades (Local Authority Award 2020).  Built in 2001 to a high standard, and although still relatively new, this property has the feel of an established family home - with attractive architecture and character, as well as modern features.

The extensive garden is surrounded by trees both to the front and rear of the property with a variety of trees and shrubs to the boundaries providing good privacy.

Accommodation comprises of kitchen, with adjoining utility room, dining room both with views to the rear garden and downstairs WC.  A dual aspect, split level lounge has many features including a high ceiling, fireplace with coal effect gas stove, alcove windows and detailed coving. The lounge leads on to the conservatory, where the current owners spend a lot of time due to the private outlook to the woodland at the rear, giving a sense of the surrounding local countryside.

Upstairs there are four double bedrooms, three with fitted wardrobes, including the Master suite with en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. There is also a family bathroom. Three of the bedrooms overlook the rear garden with views of woodland.

The current owners have recently completed attractive landscaping and terracing to the 140ft rear garden. The overall plot is more than a quarter of an acre.

There is a recently laid Indian sandstone terrace where you can enjoy the afternoon sun, and two large lawned areas. A small store is tucked into a corner of the garden to provide convenient storage for garden furniture, barbecue etc. At the end of the garden, there is a small orchard, a shed and a large double office cabin with insulated floor and ceiling and double glazing. All services are available including, hot/cold water, telephone and fully Ethernet networked with satellite tv access points, ideal as a garden office or studio etc.

This family home is set back from the road, screened by evergreen trees, with a large double garage, and a driveway for several cars.

The house is completely networked with Ethernet wall points in most rooms.

This property offers lots of scope to extend, at the rear, as well as the potential for a loft and garage conversion.

Caterham is set in rolling Surrey countryside on the edge of the North Downs, surrounded by a fascinating history, beautiful woods, parkland, leafy village lanes, and rural charm. The area offers an oasis of calm for couples and families in need of a country retreat satisfying all the demands of family living. A simple, comfortable place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, offering a tranquil lifestyle with schools, shops and essential services a few minutes away in Caterham and Caterham-on-the-Hill.

London, Gatwick, Heathrow and the South Coast are all easily accessible enabled by good transport connections; Caterham Station (1/4 mile) and Whyteleafe South Station (2.3 miles) offer frequent services into London Victoria and London Bridge from 49 minutes and 46 minutes respectively.

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