Babylon Lane, Lower Kingswood,

In an attractive semi-rural location, this impressive detached bungalow dates from around 1860 and retains many character features throughout.

Improved by its family owners of many years, a spacious and versatile property of some 3,500 sq ft and set in almost half an acre.

Individually built around 1860, it is believed that the property was first owned by Colonel Walter Thomas Smee, a retiring officer of the British Army returning from service in India. It was extended later, around 1919 and again more recently.

The result is a very substantial bungalow which boast a spacious interior and a high degree of versatility. Arranged around a central hall, there are four or five double bedrooms served by two bathrooms. There are three or four receptions rooms, including a lovely sitting room which features some wall panelling, a fireplace and a round bay window overlooking the gardens.

The property has a bold corner setting and is encompassed by its gardens; there is natural privacy to all sides. A gated entrance leads to a driveway that provides ample parking in addition to two large, detached garages. A family home for many years, now available with no onward chain, the property offers its next owners potential for further updating and even further extension, subject to consents.

The property has a semi-rural setting in this quiet, facing open fields and yet it offers remarkable accessibility. Within just a few minutes’ drive at Reigate Hill (J8), the M25 gives access to the nation’s motorway network bringing Gatwick within 15 minutes and Heathrow within 35 minutes. The coastal ports and Eurotunnel are easily reached. There are rail stations at nearby Reigate, Merstham and Kingswood.

Lower Kingswood has local shopping whilst Reigate, Epsom and Banstead Village are all within a few minutes' drive and offer a greater choice of shopping and supermarkets. Some of Surrey's finest schools are available locally including Kingswood Primary School, Reigate Grammar, The Hawthorns School and Nursery, City of London Freemans, Dunnotar, Chinthurst and Banstead Prep. High on the Surrey Hills, this location is encompassed by wonderful open countryside including the renowned beauty of Colley Hill, Reigate Hill, Gatton Park and Walton Heath, ideal for walks, cycling, running and horse riding with several liveries nearby.

There are also many venues for almost every conceivable sport, leisure and cultural pursuit including several golf courses, private gyms, Banstead Sports Centre, and many pubs, restaurants, local theatre and cinema.

Entrance Lobby Hall Cloakroom Sitting Room Dining Room Games Room Family Room / Bedroom 5 Kitchen – Breakfast Room Utility Room Storeroom 4 double Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 Garages Corner setting with over 250’ lane frontage In all, around 0.45 acre

Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Reigate and Banstead B C Council Tax Band: G
Broadband: Full Fibre Broadband Services: All mains services are connected