Raglan Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2

Attractive five bedroom detached family home located in this popular part of north of Reigate.

Description

This attractive detached family home occupies a popular position on Raglan Road in North Reigate and is beautifully presented throughout. With new double glazed windows throughout. Constructed of brick elevations with attractive tile hung detailing, the property offers well balanced accommodation arranged over three floors, together with off-street parking, a garage and a delightful rear garden.

The property is approached via a gravel driveway which provides parking for several vehicles and leads to the garage. A generous and light filled entrance hall with timber flooring provides access to the principal reception rooms. The dual aspect sitting room is a particularly attractive space, featuring a fireplace as a focal point and glazed doors opening directly onto the rear terrace and garden beyond. The family room also enjoys doors to the garden and benefits from double doors opening into a study, creating a flexible arrangement ideal for modern family living and home working. The study overlooks the front of the property. To the rear of the house, a back hall leads through to the beautifully appointed kitchen and dining room. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of shaker style cabinetry complemented by stone worktops and offers space for a range cooker. The dining area is enhanced by a stunning bay window overlooking the garden and doors opening onto the terrace, providing an ideal setting for both everyday family life and entertaining. Throughout this space, attractive herringbone oak flooring adds warmth and character. A useful utility room is positioned off the kitchen and provides additional storage and practical workspace, incorporating a sink unit, appliance space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, a cloakroom/WC and direct access to the garden.

On the first floor, a spacious landing serves four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The impressive principal bedroom enjoys a dual aspect and is complemented by a beautifully appointed en suite bathroom featuring both a bath and separate shower together with access to useful storage space.
A staircase rises to the second floor where a further bedroom provides versatile accommodation, complemented by additional storage.

Outside, a paved terrace extends across the rear of the property, offering excellent space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Steps lead down to the garden, which is predominantly laid to lawn and enclosed by mature hedging. The rear elevation of the house is attractively clad with wisteria, creating a picturesque backdrop during the warmer months. To the far end of the garden are productive vegetable beds and a selection of fruit trees, providing both interest and seasonal enjoyment.

The property is offered for sale with no onward chain.

Location

Raglan Road enjoys a highly convenient position within one of Reigate's most established residential areas, approximately 0.5 miles from Reigate town centre and its attractive mix of independent boutiques, high street retailers, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. Reigate is widely regarded as one of Surrey's desirable market towns, combining excellent commuter credentials with outstanding schooling and access to the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The property is particularly well placed for commuters. Reigate railway station lies approximately 0.6 miles away and provides regular services to London Victoria via Redhill, with journey times to central London typically from around 45 to 55 minutes. Redhill station, approximately 2 miles away, offers a wider range of services including direct connections to London Bridge, London Victoria, Gatwick Airport, Reading and the South Coast. Gatwick Airport is approximately 7 miles distant, making the location especially attractive for international travellers. Road communications are excellent, with the A217 providing direct access north towards the M25 (Junction 8 at Reigate Hill) and south towards Brighton. The M25 offers convenient access to Heathrow Airport, the national motorway network, central London and the wider South East. Central London is approximately 23 miles distant, whilst Heathrow Airport is approximately 30 miles away.

The area is renowned for its exceptional range of educational facilities. Within Reigate itself are several highly regarded primary schools together with strong state secondary provision including Reigate School. Independent schools are particularly well represented, with Reigate Grammar School, Micklefield and Dunottar School. Other schools in the wider area include St Bede's School in Redhill, Royal Alexandra and Albert School at Gatton Park and St Mary's Prep School.

Reigate town centre offers an excellent shopping experience centred around the High Street and Bell Street, with a variety of independent retailers, fashion boutiques, artisan food shops and national brands.

Residents benefit from a broad range of leisure and sporting facilities. Reigate Priory Park, one of Surrey's finest municipal parks, provides tennis courts, skate facilities, open green spaces and children's play areas. The town is home to a number of sports clubs including Reigate Priory Cricket Club, Reigate Rugby Club, Reigate Heath Golf Club and nearby Betchworth Park Golf Club. There are also numerous health clubs, gyms and fitness studios within the town and surrounding area.

Cinema-goers are well served by the popular Everyman Cinema in the centre of Reigate, offering luxury screening facilities and a vibrant social atmosphere. Reigate enjoys a thriving cultural scene. Throughout the year the area hosts a varied calendar of community and cultural events, including Reigate Summer Festival, local food festivals, open-air concerts, Christmas markets and numerous arts initiatives. The historic town centre, together with attractions such as Reigate Priory, Reigate Caves and the surrounding countryside, contributes to the town's strong sense of community and heritage.

Reigate has developed an excellent reputation as a dining destination. The town centre offers an impressive selection of restaurants ranging from established favourites such as Côte Brasserie and Giggling Squid to a wide variety of independent eateries and contemporary dining venues. There is also a strong café culture, with numerous artisan coffee houses, bakeries and delicatessens lining the High Street. Popular local pubs include The Market Stores, The Bell, The Black Horse and The Pilgrim Brewery Taproom, providing everything from traditional pub fare to craft ales and modern gastropub dining.

Overall, the property occupies an exceptionally convenient position within easy reach of excellent transport connections, outstanding schools, extensive leisure facilities and the wide-ranging amenities for which Reigate is so highly regarded.

All distances and timing are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,589 sq ft