Detached house for sale in Gravelly Hill, Caterham, Surrey CR3

This spacious detached family home is situated in an elevated position on the North Downs with fabulous, stunning, sweeping views across the south to the South Downs. The property is well presented and has been extended by the current family but would now offers scope further extension by the new owners.

The accommodation of approximatley 2100sq ft is arranged to make the most of the views with all rooms enjoying a southerly aspect over the gardens, downs and beyond. Currently, there are three reception rooms including the 23' lounge with an open fireplace and twin patio doors out to the garden. There is a useful study/office adjoining. The kitchen breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of units and has free access to the dining room offering scope for a more open plan layout. There is also a useful utility room and WC.

On the first floor there are four spacious double bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes and all enjoying the glorious views over the downs and beyond. There is a large family bathroom with corner bath and separate shower as well as a second bathroom and WC.

The outside space is the outstanding feature of the property. The substantial plot is approached from the road with a driveway large enough to accomdate several vehicles leading to a double garage. There is side access leads to large patio behind the house with established borders and a pond, which leads onto extensive, terraced, lawns with a path down to seating areas and with established trees and shrubs. There is a useful chalet that could be used as a home office and a further summer house in the lower gardens.

The property backs onto the North Downs way, which is an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty- with miles of open trails and paths as well as the nearby viewpoint and bluebell woods. The comprehensive facilities of Caterham Valley are five-minute drive away and the town offers a range of shops and supermarkets including a Waitrose and Morrisons as well as public houses, restaurants and coffee shops. There is an excellent selection of both state and private schools in the local area for children of all ages including Caterham School which is within half a mile. Caterham station provides direct trains to both London Victoria and London Bridge via East Croydon and there are bus services to other local towns nearby. There are a number of golf clubs, Caterham Rugby Club, bowls and cricket clubs locally as well as the de Stafford Sports and Leisure Centre which offers a further range of facilities.