Lesbourne Road, Reigate

Set across the upper floors of an attractive period building, the apartment has been put together with a real sense of care. Original details, rich colours, timber finishes and carefully chosen furnishings give each room its own identity, with the landlords deliberately working with the character of the building rather than trying to turn it into another neutral, modern rental.

You enter at ground-floor level before heading upstairs, where the main living accommodation immediately sets the tone. The separate sitting room is warm and inviting, with a beautiful fireplace at its heart, period features and plenty of natural light. It feels like a proper room to settle into rather than simply part of an open-plan layout.

The kitchen sits separately and continues the characterful feel of the apartment. Generous in size, there is room to cook, dine and spend time together, with traditional cabinetry, open shelving and some wonderfully playful retro touches adding to the personality of the space.

Also on this floor is the bathroom, before the staircase winds its way upstairs to two well-proportioned bedrooms. Both rooms make clever use of the shape and architecture of the building, with the principal bedroom offering built-in storage and the second providing another comfortable double.

Perhaps the most unexpected part of the apartment is found at the very top. The landlords have made particularly clever use of the available space to create a private roof terrace – something incredibly unusual to find along Lesbourne Road. Tucked away above the street, it gives the flat its own outdoor escape and somewhere for coffee in the morning, a glass of wine in the evening or simply a little fresh air at home.

And then there is the location. Lesbourne Road has long been one of those Reigate addresses that allows you to feel part of the town, with independent cafés, restaurants, shops and everyday amenities all close by, while Reigate Station is within easy reach for commuters.

There are rental homes that feel as though they could be anywhere, and then there are those that have a personality all of their own. This wonderfully individual two-bedroom apartment on Lesbourne Road very much falls into the latter, with its landlords having spent considerable time and attention bringing its original character back to life while creating a warm, comfortable home around it.

This isn't a flat that has simply been prepared for letting; it feels like a home that has been genuinely cared for. From the restored character and thoughtful interiors to that wonderfully unexpected roof terrace, there is a warmth and individuality here that is increasingly difficult to find in the rental market.