5 bed detached house for sale

Whyteleafe Road, Caterham CR3

Beautifully presented throughout, the property offers generous and highly versatile accommodation, complemented by a private driveway, garage and an exceptional rear garden designed for both family living and entertaining.

Upon entering, a welcoming reception hall sets the tone for the home, with a lovely glass-panel staircase rising to the first floor. The heart of the property is undoubtedly the impressive open-plan kitchen and family room, a wonderfully social space with double doors opening directly onto the patio and garden. The well-appointed kitchen is fitted with a range of integrated appliances and features a movable island, providing flexibility for both everyday living and entertaining.

Leading from the kitchen is a spacious utility room and adjoining sunroom and office, benefiting from direct access to the patio and garage, while a convenient ground floor shower room adds further practicality. A door from the dining area opens into a bright and spacious living room enjoying an attractive front aspect, providing a separate reception space as desired. The kitchen family room benefits from underfloor heating, as does the living room and bathrooms.

Also accessed from the hallway is a further reception room, currently arranged as a snug, together with the fifth bedroom. Complete with a dressing area, en-suite shower room and its own independent side entrance via a charming stable-style door, this versatile suite is ideal for guests, older children, multi-generational living or those working from home. A separate cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor continues to impress, with the principal bedroom overlooking the beautifully landscaped rear garden and benefiting from a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room. Three further well-proportioned double bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom, providing ample accommodation for growing families.

Outside

A particular highlight of the home is the beautifully maintained, level rear garden. Thoughtfully landscaped and wonderfully private, it offers an expansive paved terrace ideal for al fresco dining and summer entertaining, with the remainder laid predominantly to lawn and framed by well-stocked flower beds, mature shrubs and established trees. A pathway leads through the garden to a hidden pergola, revealing a superb outdoor entertaining area complete with an outdoor kitchenette and BBQ, a covered seating area with outdoor cinema appeal, together with a hot tub and sauna, creating an exceptional space to relax and entertain throughout the year.
To the front, secure electric gates and fencing open onto a generous driveway providing off-street parking for multiple vehicles and access to the attached garage with an electric door.

Situation

Situated off Whyteleafe Road on a secluded mature plot, the property is in a convenient position for local schools, train and bus transport. Within walking distance are de Stafford School and Sports Centre, Audley Primary, St Francis Catholic Primary, and Essendene Lodge School with Caterham School about 1.8 miles away. Nearby are local shops and amenities at Caterham on the Hill and there is open countryside within easy reach. There is a choice of three supermarkets locally and high street shopping in Caterham Valley (1.4 miles). The motorway network is easily accessible at junction 6 of the M25 (3.2 miles).

Property Ref Number:

Ham-66606