£1,800,000 /Sale price

A STRIKING DETACHED 1920s FAMILY HOME IN A DESIRABLE POSITION CLOSE TO THE TOWN CENTRE AND LOCAL SCHOOLSEnjoying an elevated position in a sought-after residential road, within easy reach of excellent local schools and the town centre amenities, this elegant detached property boasts in some 3,577 sq ft of accommodation arranged over three floors (including garage). At the heart of this home is a kitchen/ breakfast room featuring Bosch and Smeg appliances and hand painted units, leading via double doors to the rear patio. An internal door from the breakfast room leads to the garage. The sitting room is particularly impressive in size, with a feature fireplace and double doors to the garden. To the front is an elegant dining room with square bay window and stone fireplace surround, together with a study/ playroom. Completing this floor is a shower room. On the first floor, the luxuriously proportioned principal suite has an ensuite shower room and built-in wardrobes. Three further double bedrooms and a nursery/ single bedroom are served by a family bathroom and a separate shower room.The second floor offers superb flexibility, with a generous dual-aspect bedroom that was designed to allow for easy division into two rooms if desired. In addition, a dressing room provides excellent storage and has pipework in place beneath the floor, enabling straightforward conversion into a bathroom if required. From this floor, there are far-reaching views across rooftops towards Reigate Hill.Offered with no onward chain, this elegant property combines period character with modern comfort and is ready to welcome its next familyOUTSIDETo the front of the property is a carriage driveway, providing plentiful parking and leading to an integral garage. Gated side access leads to a rear garden with south westerly aspect, mainly laid to lawn and with established trees and hedging offering a high degree of seclusion. An expansive raised patio is a superb space for al fresco dining, its aspect being ideal for enjoying the sunset. In all, the plot extends to approximately 0.24 acres.LOCATIONCrakell Road is a sought-after residential road, offering a blend of tranquillity and convenience. The property is ideally located for Reigate town centre amenities, to include a mix of boutique shops, popular restaurants, cafes, and everyday amenities, alongside the beautiful open spaces of Priory Park. For commuters, Reigate station provides direct services to London Victoria and London Bridge, while nearby Redhill station offers additional fast connections to London and the South Coast. The M25 at Junction 8 is within easy reach, giving swift access to Gatwick and Heathrow airports, as well as the wider motorway network.Reigate is particularly well regarded for its excellent schooling. The area is home to a number of highly sought-after state and private schools, including Reigate Grammar, Dunottar, Reigate St Mary's, Micklefield, and Holmesdale, making it a popular choice for families. Leisure opportunities are equally abundant, with Reigate Hill and the surrounding Surrey countryside offering miles of walking, cycling, and riding, all just moments from the doorstep.