Summary -
53 Stafford Road,CATERHAM,CR3 6JG
CR3 6JG
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Spacious five-bedroom with pool and private woodland backdrop.
Architect-designed detached house built 2004, over 2,700 sq ft
Roman-style swimming pool and Mediterranean courtyard with palm trees
Large plot backing onto woodland, south-west facing rear garden
Triple-aspect principal bedroom with en-suite and terrace access
Garage, block-paved driveway, parking for two cars
Requires renovation and updating throughout to reach full potential
Quite expensive council tax; local crime levels higher than average
Excellent access to station, shops, Waitrose and highly rated schools
This architect-designed detached house, built in 2004, offers over 2,700 sq ft of flexible family accommodation across multiple levels. The entrance hall soars to full height with exposed beams and an arched window, leading to a gallery library and an expansive vaulted sitting/dining room with pool views. The property sits on a large plot with a Mediterranean-style courtyard centred on a Roman-style swimming pool and palm trees, and a covered terrace with a summer kitchen for entertaining.
Internally the layout suits family life: a triple-aspect principal bedroom with en-suite and terrace access, four further bedrooms, an L-shaped family/sun room opening to lower terraces, laundry room, and an art studio with conversion potential. The kitchen and several principal rooms enjoy generous proportions and character features such as antique brickwork, oak flooring and exposed timber beams.
Important practical points are straightforward: the house needs renovation and updating to realise its full potential, and the property attracts a quite expensive council tax. Local crime levels are higher than average for the area, which buyers should factor into their decision. On the positive side the location is convenient — close to Caterham station, Waitrose, the high street and well-regarded state and independent schools.
For families seeking a distinctive home with entertaining spaces, privacy and woodland backing, this property offers substantial scope. Buyers comfortable with renovation will unlock considerable value from the site, layout and substantial outdoor entertaining areas including pool, terraces and ancillary gym/yurt spaces.
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