Reigate, Surrey

LONGSHAW

Longshaw is a truly wonderful, beautifully presented family home, set in one of the area’s most highly prized, private locations with direct footpath access at the end of the road onto Reigate Hill & Gatton Park as well as The North Downs Way.

The property offers an elegant and modern design, providing a luxurious and comfortable living experience with underfloor heating to the ground floor and all bathrooms plus a built-in sound system with integrated speakers to the sitting room, kitchen, cinema and master bedroom.

As you enter the property, you are greeted by a bright and spacious, welcoming reception hall with an abundance of natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Adjacent to the hall there is a luxury cloakroom.

From the hallway, wide, glazed double doors give a first glimpse of the lovely, secluded rear garden and lead through to an amazing open plan area incorporating the superbly appointed custom-made kitchen, dining and family areas - all with a mouthwatering view of the rear garden via full width sliding doors that open onto a fabulous patio, perfect for alfresco dining and enjoying the beautiful garden views.

The open-plan kitchen and dining area is a chef’s delight, featuring comprehensive range of appliances including a Quatreau Touch™ tap with touchscreen controls dispensing purified boiling, chilled, sparkling, and hot and cold mains water, a large island with breakfast bar seating, and ample storage space. The family area has a stunning inset living flame fire and TV niche.

The dual aspect sitting room is perfect for entertaining guests with a splendid open fireplace creating a focal point for the room plus pleasant outlooks to both front and rear with picturesque views of the surrounding lush greenery.

There is an excellent garden aspect study and adjoining front aspect office, both with built-in cabinetry, that combine to create comprehensive and versatile homeworking facilities.

Movie lovers will really appreciate the superb cinema room with stylish mood lighting and which benefits from a pleasing view of the rear garden with double doors leading onto the patio.

The inner hall leads to an excellent utility room and has doors leading to the garage and the rear garden.

Seller Insight

We had been searching for the right property for quite some time, and in 2011, we finally found the one for us here at Longshaw. The substantial garden and generous plot size was very appealing and the location was ideal for work and leisure but most of all, we saw exciting potential to bring our vision to life,” says the owner.

“The first year was spent renovating the entire property before we moved in, including the addition of a two-storey extension which is home to the cinema room where we’ve had many fun times watching sporting events and movie nights. I spent a lot of time carefully choosing the right products to ensure that the exterior of the property is just as attractive as the inside and I really love the look of this traditional, tile-hung Surrey home.”

“I tend to spend most of my time in the kitchen / dining / living area as it’s light and bright, yet cosy at the same time. Sliding doors open out to the patio and it’s a seamless transition that brings the outside in. It’s also a great space for entertaining where I enjoy hosting friends and family. We can easily seat 12 guests around the dining table and it lends itself to informal gettogethers and special occasions.”

“There are a couple of standout features for me, including the view from the hallway. Originally a small, enclosed space, we opened it up with skylights and glass doors, so you can see all the way through the house and out to the garden. I also love my bedroom suite, which is my sanctuary as it’s peaceful, calming, and beautifully sumptuous. This house genuinely gives me pleasure every day, from the masses of storage to the sparkling water on tap.”

“The outside space is wonderful with tall, evergreen trees and a very special acer tree. Planted in 1959, it’s twice the size of the one in Kew Gardens! I built the rockery using Reigate stones uncovered in the garden and it feels good to preserve that piece of history in the place that they were meant to be. The trees and surrounding area are a natural attraction for wildlife and I often see deer, as well as a wide range of birds, including jays and woodpeckers.”

“There is very little passing traffic and the road leads onto the National Trust land of Reigate Hill, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s perfect for walking and running, and the views at the top of the hill are just stunning. Amenities are easily accessible, including excellent road, rail, and air links, nice restaurants, and a good range of shops.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

From the reception hall, a balustraded staircase leads to a light and airy first floor landing with five spacious double bedrooms including three bedroom suites plus a luxurious family bathroom.

The master bedroom has a relaxing view over the rear garden and serene morning sunrises and has an excellent walk-in garden aspect dressing room with plenty of wardrobe space plus a simply gorgeous en-suite bathroom with an amazing walk-in shower.

The remaining bedrooms are well-appointed, offering privacy and comfort for family members or guests.

Both of the additional bedroom suites have vaulted ceilings, generous fitted wardrobes and sumptuous en-suites with walk-in showers.

Bedroom four has fitted wardrobes and a lovely view onto the rear garden whilst bedroom five also has fitted wardrobes and a pleasant front aspect.

The beautifully appointed, garden aspect family bathroom has a deep free-standing bath in which to have a relaxing soak and there is also a large-walk in shower.

Longshaw is serenely set amidst extensive and secluded gardens that offer plenty of privacy and seclusion and enjoys an impressive, broad, wellscreened frontage onto this prime avenue with a driveway providing ample parking and access to the integral double-width garage with remote door.

The fantastic patio is a great space to spend time with family and friends or just to while away some downtime with a good book and a glass of wine.

The garden provides a tranquil haven and is an ideal space for outdoor activities, gardening, or simply relaxing with friends and family.

There are colourful flowers, shrubs, bushes and specimens and an extensive, well-manicured lawn that leads to magnificent mature trees to explore at the rear, perfect for childhood adventures. There is also plenty of space beyond to add a swimming pool, garden room or even a home office and gym.

In summary, this fabulous home offers a blend of elegance, modernity, and comfort and provides a perfect sanctuary for those seeking a luxurious and spacious family home in a prime location. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this your forever home!

Location

Underhill Park Road and the surrounding roads are recognized as a Residential Area of Special Character (RASC).

Reigate and the charming nearby traditional villages are located within and around glorious countryside with wonderful opportunities for walking, cycling and equestrian pursuits amongst the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the neighbouring Areas of Great Landscape Value (AGLV). There are also a number of excellent golf courses.

The whole area is a premium property hotspot located conveniently to the south of London benefitting from excellent commuter services and convenient road access to the M23 & M25 for the wider motorway network, Gatwick & Heathrow Airports, London and the south coast.

A key factor in the high demand for property locally are the numerous highly regarded independent, private and state schools catering for all age groups. These include Reigate Grammar, Reigate College, Dunottar, St. Bede’s, Reigate St Mary’s, Micklefield, Holmesdale & Reigate Priory.

Nestled at the foot of the North Downs, Reigate is an historic, medieval market town with a wealth of amenities set amidst glorious countryside including local beauty spots such as the Castle Grounds, Priory Park with 65 acres of open space and woodland, a superb children’s playground and modern pavilion café. Reigate Hill and Gatton Park stretch across the North Downs with flower-sprinkled grasslands and quiet shady woods and the open spaces of Reigate Heath and Wray Common provide further opportunities for outward-bound activities. The town centre has a village atmosphere and offers a vibrant mix of high street brands and independent local retailers and boutiques and a superb selection of cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs plus a cinema. There are several nearby golf courses, tennis and cricket clubs. Reigate railway station provides services to London Bridge, London Victoria, Gatwick and Reading.

Reigate Station 0.7 miles

Redhill Station 2.4 miles

Reigate town centre 1 mile

All distances and timings are approximate.

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Guide price £2,850,000

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 30.05.2023

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I began selling property in Surrey in 1975 and have experienced every type of property market and have developed an expertise in the premium and prestige sales market, successfully negotiating and completing hundreds of high-value property transactions. I love looking at great properties and talking to people about them and I thoroughly enjoy working with my customers on a friendly, professional and personal level.

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