Detached house for sale in West Street, Reigate RH2

Exhibiting the refined detailing of late Georgian architecture, a superb example of the period, occupying a commanding position at the edge of the popular Surrey town of Reigate. According to a stone plaque within the storage vaults, the house was built in 1784 and retains the elegant symmetry commensurate with a property of this time. In recent times, the present owners have carried out a painstaking, sympathetic restoration taking immense care to restore and renovate whilst at the same time updating the infrastructure, resulting in a marvellous family home.
Works have included some re plastering, complete re decoration, new wiring and plumbing, new bath/shower rooms, restoring and renovating the honeyed oak floors as well as an intensive re working of the Garden Level to provide a new Kitchen/Breakfast Room. Ceilings in the gracious reception areas are just under twelve feet high and have the original ornate coving with frieze detailing beneath together with original fireplaces.
The first floor has a wide landing with access to the Master Bedroom along with two other double bedrooms. The Bathroom has been refitted with under floor heating and contemporary sanitary ware together with a separate glass shower stall. There is also a Shower Room and separate WC on the mezzanine. The second floor is accessed via the secondary staircase and has four bedrooms with one at present serving as the Play Room, and another bathroom. From this level there are views over Reigate Cricket Club and Priory Park to the south and to the west towards the North Downs and the Surrey Hills. Please note pictures were taken in June 2015.

Outside

Browne’s Lodge has walled gardens to either side and has vehicular access from Upper West Street on to an off road parking area, which has space for several cars, a majestic Cedar of Lebanon tree and a knot garden. On the east side are the lovely walled gardens which have been landscaped with mature trees and shrubs, providing seclusion in the spring and summer months. Herbaceous borders are well stocked with a colourful array of spring flowering bulbs, perennials and shrubs. There are pedestrian gates within the walls to both Upper West and West Streets. From the rear of the house at the Garden Level there are a series of storage vaults and a rear covered rear passage, providing for the boiler house and excellent storage.

Situation

Nestled at the foot of the Downs, Reigate is a historic market town that has grown in popularity over the years. Full of character, it has retained a traditional country feel, and its picturesque centre hosts an array of amenities, from restaurants, trendy bars and traditional English pubs to high-end boutiques, jewellery shops and art galleries. The delightful 18th Century Priory Park has undergone regeneration over the last few years with lakes, a picnic area, café, children’s adventure playground and plenty of other facilities and activities to keep the whole family entertained.
Conveniently situated for commuter access to London Reigate Rail Station is just under half a mile away providing direct services to London Bridge and Victoria in approximately 39 minutes. The national motorway network can be accessed at Junction 8 of the M25 and Gatwick airport is only 20 minutes by car.
There is an excellent range of schooling in the area at both primary and secondary levels, in the state and private sectors including Homesdale, The Priory, Dunottar School and Mickelfield.

Additional Information

Local Authority: Reigate and Banstead
Council Tax: Band H

Agents Note: The property is tenanted as such the internal photographs are representative of the owners furniture - dated February 2015