Blanford Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2

A substantial and beautifully maintained Victorian family home approaching 5200 Sq ft, set in mature grounds in this much requested location, perfect for schools and the commute.

Description

The property is a fine example of a Victorian family home in a highly sought after residential location. On the ground floor there is a generous reception hall with a traditional wooden staircase.

There are three principal reception rooms that feature their original details including a beautiful stone fireplace in the main sitting room. The rear of the property has been extended and reconfigured to create a lovely kitchen/family space which has been created to maximise light and space and has double doors on to the terrace and rear garden.

The kitchen has been bespoke designed with stone worktops and a central island unit. There is a good size study, along with a separate WC. There is also a useful utility room and guest cloakroom on this level. There are three original cellar areas that would provide excellent storage. On the first floor the impressive principal suite has significant built in wardrobe space and a beautiful en suite bathroom. The second bedroom also benefits from an en suite bathroom. There are four further bedrooms on this level along with a more traditional style family bathroom.

Outside, there is a private driveway that provides off street parking and a detached garage. The garden at the rear and sides comprises a large entertaining terrace that, in turn, leads on to good size lawn with mature trees and shrubs providing privacy and screening.

Location

Reigate is a thriving Surrey market town at the foot of the North Downs that has a blend of historic landmarks and recreational spaces making it the ideal destination for those in search of a lifestyle change within easy reach of London.

Reigate offers an impressive range of shops and services in the best tradition of English rural communities. The picturesque streets have a delightfully modern, cosmopolitan feel where independent boutiques rub shoulders with popular high street stores. There are also a good number of cafes and coffee shops including The Chapel, Gails and Cafe Nero. Local restaurants include Pizza Express, Bill’s, Cullenders Parkside, Wagamama and Nando's.

Commuting to London from Reigate station takes around 40 minutes. The larger mainline station at Redhill, is about a mile and a half away, which offers Southern and Thameslink services into London in about 32 minutes, along with routes to a variety of other destinations. The M25, Junction 8 is accessed very easily along Wray Lane, with links to London and the wider motorway network. For the frequent air traveller Gatwick Airport is around eight miles distant.

Reigate Priory Park is a centrepiece of the town with many acres of open parkland, a feature lake, impressive playground and The Pavilion Café, along with tennis/basketball courts and a sunken skateboard park. The perfect meeting place for friends and family. There is good walking and riding locally in the surrounding countryside, Reigate Heath and The North Downs Way. For golfers nearby courses include Reigate Hill, Betchworth and Reigate Heath.

Reigate is particularly well served with state and independent schools for all ages. These include Reigate Parish, Reigate Priory, Reigate St. Mary’s Prep School, Micklefield, Reigate Secondary School, Dunottar, Reigate Grammar and Reigate College.

Square Footage: 5,198 sq ft