5 bed detached house for sale

Highfield Road, Caterham CR3

This stunning Victorian home combines elegant period character with the space and versatility required for modern family life. The property offers exceptionally well-proportioned accommodation together with a remarkable principal suite and a convenient position for Caterham town centre and station.

The entrance hall provides a welcoming introduction and leads through to a superb double reception room. Positioned at the front of the house, this elegant space enjoys a large bay window, feature fireplace, decorative cornicing and excellent ceiling heights, creating a room that is equally suited to everyday living and entertaining. To the rear, the house opens into an impressive kitchen and dining space, providing ample room for both family life and entertaining. The kitchen offers excellent storage and preparation space, whilst the dining area comfortably accommodates larger gatherings and enjoys views over the garden. A roof lantern and large window draw natural light into the room, whilst a separate utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor. The first floor offers three genuine double bedrooms together with a study / bedroom, providing flexibility for those working from home or requiring additional accommodation. The largest bedroom on this floor benefits from an en suite shower room, whilst a family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. The second floor is given over entirely to a remarkable principal suite. Thoughtfully designed and beautifully proportioned, it incorporates a generous bedroom, dressing area, en suite bathroom and separate sitting area, creating a private retreat that enjoys attractive views across the surrounding area. Extensive eaves storage is seamlessly integrated throughout the floor.

Outside: The property is approached via a private driveway providing parking for several vehicles and leading through to a detached garage positioned to the rear of the plot. The rear garden has been thoughtfully arranged to create a series of distinct outdoor spaces. A generous paved terrace provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, whilst beyond, an area of lawn is framed by mature planting, established borders and ornamental trees, creating an attractive and surprisingly private setting. The detached garage provides excellent storage and workshop space, whilst also offering potential for a variety of alternative uses, subject to any necessary consents.

Situation: Highfield Road occupies a convenient position on the edge of Caterham Valley, allowing easy access to the town centre whilst remaining within a well-established residential setting. Caterham offers an excellent selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets, including Waitrose and Church Walk Shopping Centre. The area is surrounded by attractive countryside, including Happy Valley and the North Downs, providing miles of walking, cycling and riding routes. Families are particularly well served by an excellent selection of schools for all ages, including Caterham School, Oakhyrst Grange, St John's, De Stafford and a number of highly regarded local primary schools. The M25 can be accessed via Junction 6 at Godstone, providing convenient links to Gatwick Airport, the South Coast and the national motorway network.

Train Services: For commuters, Caterham station is approximately 0.8 miles away and provides regular services into both London Bridge (direct) and London Victoria.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax band: F

Local Authority: Tandridge District Council