7 bed detached house for sale

Croydon Road, Reigate RH2

Mallaig House is an impressive, unique family home, in a commanding position within a sought-after location a short walk of Reigate town centre and Wray Common, set within mature, landscaped gardens. The house was originally called Wray Nook as it was situated on the corner of Wray Common and has a long history including being commandeered by the Canadian Army during WW2 and has been deemed a House of Local Historical Interest. Thought to have been constructed around the turn of the twentieth century, and believed to have been designed by Thomas Phillips Figgis 1858-1948. Figgis’ work included several London Underground Stations, hospitals and private houses. It’s expansive accommodation is arranged over 3 floors covering in excess of 4,400 sq feet and is ideal for families wanting a spacious home and large garden in a good location.

The house has retained numerous original features including lead light windows and doors both to the verandah from the two main reception rooms, and large leaded light windows in the stairwell. The garden faces west with afternoon and evening sun hitting the verandah most importantly in the evening.

The three reception rooms have original wood flooring and each room is varied in nature, from a formal sitting room, a dining room and a drawing room with restored wooden ceiling beams, all overlooking the garden. In Spring the front of the house has established flowering purple and white Wisteria. The kitchen is comprehensively furnished with a range of wooden style Shaker units, original wood cupboards and room for a dining table. From the kitchen there is access to a laundry room and a variety of store rooms, with access to the back and side of the house. The first floor is given over to a wide landing leading to five, generously proportioned bedrooms, and a spacious family bathroom as well an additional cloak room. The laundry room which has access to the roof terrace could easily be converted to a further bathroom if required. Four of the bedrooms on this floor enjoy wonderful views of the rear gardens along with the surrounding countryside. The three spacious bedrooms and further family bathroom on the second floor enjoy even further reaching views and the afternoon and evening sun makes these very comfortable rooms.

Outside

The house is approached via a brick driveway with parking and turning for several cars and leading to tandem garaging with ample space for two cars plus storage. The beautifully arranged, westerly-faced gardens have a wide variety of colourful plants and shrubs, lawns and terraced areas to the rear. The house is approached via a brick driveway with parking and turning for several cars and leading to tandem garaging with ample space for two cars plus storage. The beautifully arranged, westerly-faced gardens have a wide variety of colourful plants, shrubs, lawns and terraced areas to the rear and especially benefits from evening sun on the verandah

Situation

Less than a third of a mile from the centre of Reigate, which nestles at the foot of the Downs and is a historic market town that has thriving and vibrant community, where its picturesque centre hosts an array of amenities, from restaurants, cafes and traditional English pubs to high-end boutiques, nationally known stores and art galleries. Reigate Heath is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is a local Nature Reserve. The delightful 18th Century Priory Park has undergone regeneration over the last few years with lakes, a picnic area, café, childrens' adventure playground and plenty of other facilities and activities to keep the whole family entertained. Conveniently situated for commuter access to London, Reigate Rail Station 0.6 miles away providing direct services to London Bridge and Victoria in approximately 39 minutes. Redhill train station is just 1.3 miles. The national motorway network can be accessed at Junction 8 of the M25 and Gatwick airport
is only 20 minutes by car.

There is an excellent range of schooling in the area at both primary and secondary levels, in the state and private sectors including Holmesdale, Reigate Priory School, Dunottar School, St Mary’s, the Royal Alexandra and Albert School, Reigate Grammar School, Mickelfield and Caterham School. Reigate Sixth Form College is also nearby.

Additional Information

Services: All mains services
Local Authority: Reigate and Banstead Borough
Council – Tax Band H