Detached house for sale in Redhill RH1, 5 Bedroom

In a convenient situation for local transport and schools, Merstham Rectory has undergone a programme of extensive refurbishment, extension and transformation to create this Georgian style contemporary house.
As soon as you walk through the front door you can’t help but be impressed with the light and airy reception hall which immediately gives you a feeling of space due to the vaulted ceiling and impressive pair of windows that look out onto the garden with a feature waterfall. The floor is Italian tiles and continues throughout a large portion of the ground floor.
The accommodation has been rearranged to create impressive reception areas that maximise the potential light of the interior through the extensive arrangement of bi fold doors that can be retracted to increase the living space into the garden.
Of particular note is the stunning gloss kitchen with matching wall and base cabinetry with 30mm marble work surfaces and integrated appliances including a five ring gas hob with rise and fall extractor, dishwasher, combination oven, second oven with plate warming drawer and space for an American style fridge / freezer and wine cooler. Bi folding doors allow the entire corner of the room to be opened up to the garden and adjoining terrace creating a fabulous space to entertain in the summer months, especially as the sitting room is mirrored to be opened up in the same way

The ‘Lightwave’ system allows you to create mood lighting throughout the property and can be controlled remotely via a mobile phone whilst at or away from the property.
Adjacent to the Kitchen is a large Pantry and Family room perfect as children’s play area or as a separate more formal dining room. The Sitting room is triple aspect with two sets of bi-folding doors and has a bespoke slate open fireplace which is contemporary in design and the focal point of the room. An oak floor spans the entirety of the room and is mirrored on the main staircase and the landing balustrade. A Utility room, cloakroom and Study completes the ground floor. The ground and first floors are concrete construction enabling the application for underfloor heating throughout the property.

The first floor galleried landing has five bedrooms leading from it including the master bedroom suite, guest bedroom suite and a family bath / shower room. The master bedroom has been fitted with a bank of bespoke fitted wardrobes and benefits from a Juliet balcony and an ensuite shower and bathroom with a double ended bath. The marbled tiled guest suite has double doors that open out onto a fantastic roof terrace with glass balustrade enjoying a lovely aspect over the garden.

Situation
The property is located in a convenient position only 0.7 miles from the pretty village of Merstham and only 2.5 miles from the larger town of Reigate providing a comprehensive range of local shops and boutiques. There are also a number of good schools, state and independent, for all ages. These include The Hawthorns, Caterham school, Dunottar, The Royal Alexandra and Albert School, Reigate Grammar, Micklefield, Holmesdale, Reigate Priory and Reigate Secondary to name a few. There is easy access to the M25, M23 and the A23 trunk road could not be better situated for the commuter.

Train services:

Merstham station (0.7 miles) provides direct services to London Bridge in approx. 27 minutes and Victoria in about 33 minutes.

Reigate station (2.5 miles) provides services to London Bridge in approx. 40 minutes and Victoria in about 48 minutes.

Outside
The gardens of the property are of a particular delight and encompass the house with the added benefit of an ancient woodland to the side. To the front, electronically controlled contemporary oak gates open onto the driveway which provides parking for several vehicles and there is access to a double garage. The part walled garden also has an abundance of mature trees providing a high degree of seclusion. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and has a raised decked area which benefits from an impressive waterfall feature. There are bi folding doors from the Kitchen / Breakfast room and Sitting room allow most of the rear of the house to be opened up onto a large terrace, making a fantastic space for Outside / In living. To the side there is a detached outbuilding which is being used as a Gym. The main gardens extend to 0.47 acres (0.19 Ha), whilst the ancient woodland to the side extends to about 0.74 acres (0.3 Ha). (1.21 acres in total (0.41 Ha)