Brokes Road, Reigate, RH2

Within a short walk of all the vibrant town of Reigate has to offer and situated on a sought-after private road, a detached house of quality, set within mature, landscaped gardens. Believed to have been constructed around the middle of the twentieth century, the house has been altered and extended over time and now presents as a spacious and characterful family home with the potential for further addition if required, subject to any required building control. Retaining features of the period such as a 1940s style staircase, stripped pine floors and a large leaded light window to the front with attractive coloured glass, the accommodation is laid out over two floors and extends to in excess of 3,250 square feet (excluding garaging). There are large windows and French doors, taking advantage of the southerly orientation and thereby allowing for maximum natural light penetration and perfectly framing the outlook over the gardens. The present owner has ensured the maintenance of the property, whilst at the same time skilfully injecting colour and character throughout. Reception areas arranged on the ground floor are excellent and varied, from the more formal drawing and dining rooms, to the fabulous garden room with its tall, vaulted cedar ceiling. There are multi-fuel stoves in the primary reception rooms and the kitchen/breakfast room. This is a wonderfully charming room, comprehensively furnished with a range of wall and floor cabinetry along with a central island, hand painted black with brass door furniture and topped with black honed granite work surfaces. Supported by a walk-in pantry, appliances include a six-burner gas hob and Neff integrated ovens. A side hall has its own street door to the front and creates access to the laundry area, boot room and shower room as well as to a studio/snug which could be used as a fifth bedroom. This area together with the garden room could be easily arranged to create an annex for a dependant relative. Approached via the easy rising staircase, the first floor also has stripped pine flooring. There are four good sized, double bedrooms together with a box room and storage. The principal suite has a walk-in closet and an en-suite shower room with the family bathroom supporting the remaining bedrooms.

Outside

To the front there is an ‘in and out’ tarmac drive, leading to the detached garaging. Extending to just under half an acre, the exuberant, mature gardens surround the house displaying a very wide variety of handsome, mature trees such as a wonderful willow, firs, eucalyptus, mulberry, weeping and silver birch, a ‘pineapple’ tree and exotic palm trees, whilst shrubs include Jasmin, magnolia and bay hedging. Herbaceous borders are well stocked, whilst level lawns are well-tended and there is terracing adjoining the house.

Situation

Less than half a mile from Reigate Station and slightly further to the town centre via the foot tunnel, the house is perfectly positioned to fully embrace all that the vibrant and thriving town of Reigate has to offer. Nestling at the foot of the Downs and an historic market town, where the 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, children’s 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 provides direct services to London Bridge and Victoria in approximately 39 minutes. 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 Mickelfield, Holmesdale, The Priory, Dunottar School, St Mary’s, the Royal Alexandra and Albert School, Reigate Grammar School and Caterham School.

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold
Services: All mains services;
Road contribution fund: Approx: £250 per annum
Local Authority: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council – Tax Band G