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About
Situated in one of Caterham's most sought-after locations, this detached chalet bungalow offers spacious and adaptable accommodation arranged over two floors.
The property is currently arranged as four bedrooms and three reception rooms but could easily be reconfigured to create five bedrooms.
The property also offers scope to extend subject to the usual consents.
The accommodation is currently arranged with a useful entrance porch that leads through to a great size hallway with doors to all the ground floor rooms and a handy understairs cupboard.
The lounge is at the rear with a great outlook over the rear gardens and French doors leading to the gardens.
A particular feature of the property is the light and airy, open plan, kitchen/breakfast room at the rear that enjoys an open outlook over the gardens.
The kitchen area is fitted with a comprehensive range of units with integrated appliances including a double oven, Fridge freezer and washing machine.
The triple aspect dining area has French doors to the deck and garden.
The master bedroom is at the front and overlooks the garden, the second front aspect room is currently used as a study/ office and the third ground floor room would make a great dining room or 5th bedroom.
There is also a modern fitted bathroom that serves the ground floor.
From the hallway, stairs lead to the first-floor landing with doors to both double bedrooms and a shower room as well as eaves storage.
The largest of the two bedrooms overlooks the rear gardens and benefits from a built-in wardrobe and useful eaves cupboard. There is also a smaller front aspect double bedroom.
The shower room comprises a walk-in shower cubicle, wash basin and low-level WC. The gardens are a particular feature of the property.
To the front there is driveway parking leading to an attached garage. There is a further area of lawn and borders. Gated access leads to the rear and the pedestrian door for the garage.
Adjoining the rear of the property is a secluded decked area that leads on to a level lawn with further flower and shrub borders.
There is a pretty garden pond and rockery area to the rear and established hedges and trees to the boundaries.
Manor Avenue is located a short walk across Queens Park to the bustling High Street at the heart of Caterham on the Hill 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.
The area is surrounded by miles of open countryside including the North Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty and the nearby Queens Park with tennis, bowls and children’s play area, a short walk away at the end of the road.
There is a selection of schools for children of all ages locally in the area including Caterham School and Oakhurst. More comprehensive facilities can be found in Caterham Valley.
Trains to London are available from Coulsdon South, Upper Warlingham and Caterham. The M25 is approx. 3 miles to the south.
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