5 bed detached house for sale

Essendene Road, Caterham, Surrey CR3

This deceptively spacious detached house offers over 3000'sq of accommodation with an adaptable layout including a potential self-contained annex. The property is currently arranged with five bedrooms including two en-suites and five reception rooms but could be reconfigured in a number of ways and formally had a self-contained annex for multi-generational living. At the heart of the property is a stunning double aspect kitchen dining room that features a vaulted, double height vaulted ceiling and twin bi-fold doors to the gardens from the dining area. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of units in light grey with quartz work surfaces over and integrated twin double ovens with separate hob and hood over. There is a separate utility room with space for further appliances. There is a good-sized double aspect lounge and a separate sitting room with fireplace as well as a study and inner hallway. To the rear is a further reception room with French doors to the garden. There are two double bedrooms on the ground floor and these three rooms were formally part of the annex along with two of the ground floor bathrooms.

From the hallway stairs lead to the first floor landing. The master bedroom suite comprise a spacious double aspect room with a dressing room and en-suite bathroom. There are two further double bedrooms on the first floor as well as a large study/office area and a further shower room.

The outside space is a particular feature. To the front is a sweeping in and out driveway with parking for several vehicles. There is a double garage to the side that has been split into a garden room and there is a further workshop area to the rear that has been used as a gym. The gardens are well stocked with a mix of shrubs, trees and flower beds as well as lawn and patio areas making it a great place for entertaining.

Essendene Road is situated in the heart of Caterham on the Hill, a level walk and just off of the bustling high street with its coffee shops, cafes, and pubs. There is a good selection of local shops including a supermarket as well a traditional butchers, bakers and post office. Leisure and fitness facilities can be found on the village and at the De Stafford sports centre whilst the area is surrounded by miles of open countryside including Coulsdon Common and the nearby Queens Park, a short walk away. There is a selection of schools for children of all ages locally in the area. More comprehensive facilities can be found in Caterham Valley, approximately a mile away and there are regular buses nearby to Caterham, Purley and beyond. Trains to London are available from Coulsdon South, Upper Warlingham and Caterham. The M25 is approx 3 miles to the south.