4-bedroom house · CR3 5BL
Sold STCListed 85 days
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About
Set within beautiful surroundings in a picturesque countryside location, this charming four-bedroom detached home boasts an abundance of character, with origins believed to date back to the 1600s.
Offering spacious and versatile accommodation, the property is ideally suited to modern family life while retaining many of its original period features.
Exposed beams to the ceilings and walls enhance the home’s historic charm, while the welcoming entrance hall features attractive parquet flooring and provides access to the principal living areas.
The impressive sitting room forms the heart of the original home and features a magnificent inglenook fireplace.
A thoughtfully designed modern extension creates a bright and airy family room, enjoying delightful views across the garden and providing an excellent space for both everyday living and entertaining.
The well-appointed kitchen is fitted with Shaker-style cabinetry and offers ample room for a range cooker and additional appliances.
An adjoining dining area provides a warm and inviting setting for family meals. A convenient shower room and separate WC complete the ground-floor accommodation.
Upstairs, a spacious landing leads to four well-proportioned bedrooms.
The principal bedroom benefits from extensive fitted wardrobe and a private en-suite shower room, while a family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.
A Planning application for a large rear extension has been submitted and awaiting approval – available to view on Tandridge planning portal.
Outside Situated in a picturesque rural setting, the property occupies a plot of just under half an acre.
It is approached via a newly paved Indian sandstone driveway, providing ample off-street parking for several vehicles.
Gated access leads to the expansive rear garden, which features a large, predominantly level lawn bordered by mature hedgerows.
The property is also fully enclosed by newly installed, dog-friendly fencing.
A standout feature is the charming brick-built period outbuilding, which offers excellent potential for conversion into a home office, studio or games room, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
Situation Hilltop Lane is perfectly positioned in a breathtaking rural area at the edge of Pilgrims Lane but is only 2.7 miles from the bustling Caterham town center.
Residents benefit from a selection of excellent local schools, including Chaldon primary school, Caterham, Oakhyrst Grange, and The Hawthorns. Transport connections are conveniently close.
Merstham Station, just 2.7 miles from the property, offers faster connections to London Victoria (30 minutes) and London Bridge (32 minutes). Property Ref Number: Ham-66563
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