Colley Lane, Reigate, Surrey, RH2

A substantial freehold ground floor five room flat with additional self-contained one bedroom annexe, all set in private gardens in this sought after position close to Reigate Heath.

Description

A substantial conversion apartment being the entire ground floor of this substantial character property providing about 1,503 sq ft of accommodation in the main apartment, with a further 535 sq ft in the attached self-contained annexe.

The property sits in a secluded position, screened by mature trees and shrubs and with a large mature private south facing garden to the rear. There is a private driveway that leads to two parking spaces by the main entrance. The property needs modernising but retains a number of the original character details including oak panelling and elegant fireplaces that would blend well with any contemporary refurbishment to create an elegant and practical living space.

Features of the accommodation include the oak panelled sitting room with a brick feature fireplace and doors into the garden room. The garden room retains the tiled floor and opens onto the south facing rear garden. There is a separate dining room and an adjoining kitchen/breakfast room that could be opened to create a stunning space. There are two double bedrooms in the main flat, along with the family bathroom.

The annexe is self contained and adjoins the dining room at the rear. The accommodation in the annexe is arranged as a double bedroom, sitting room, kitchen and further bathroom. This could be kept as separate accommodation or could be incorporated into the main flat.

The property is approached along a private driveway that is shared with the upper flat, provides off street parking for two cars and leads to the private front entrance. To the rear and side the large south and west facing gardens comprise a paved terrace which leads out onto the lawns with mature tree and shrub screening.

Location

This substantial ground floor apartment and annexe is in an enviable location on the edge Reigate, opposite Reigate Heath and yet just a half of a mile level walk to the town centre. 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.

Commuting to London from Reigate station takes from around 40 minutes into London Bridge or Victoria. The larger mainline station at Redhill is two miles away which offers direct routes into London Bridge and Victoria from around 30 minutes along with routes to a variety of other destinations.

The M25, Junction 8, is accessed very easily, with links to London and the wider motorway network. For the frequent air traveller Gatwick Airport is around eight miles distant whilst Heathrow Airport is within 30 miles.

The town is particularly well served with state and independent schools for all ages. These include St. Mary’s Prep School, Micklefield, Holmesdale school, Reigate Priory, Reigate Secondary School, The Royal Alexandra & Albert School, Dunottar, Reigate Grammar and Reigate College.

Reigate also offers a wide range of sporting facilities including two rugby clubs, two football clubs, Reigate Priory Cricket Club along with tennis, bowls and squash clubs.

There are numerous places to walk locally. Reigate is surrounded by beautiful Surrey countryside including Reigate Heath, Gatton Park, The Pilgrims Way and The North Downs Way.

Please note all distances and times are approximate

Square Footage: 2,038 sq ft