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BROWNE’S LODGE 22 West Street, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 9BS BROWNE’S LODGE 22 West Street, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 9BS An historically important Grade II* listed Georgian home occupying an imposing position on the edge of this thriving market town. Reception hall 4 reception rooms kitchen/family room 7 bedrooms 2 bathrooms utility room 2 cloakrooms cellar store rooms and boiler room driveway and parking walled gardens Location Reigate still retains its market town feel with a number of independent boutiques and coffee shops nestling amongst the more traditional high street shops and restaurants. Some of the many independent shops include Gerrards, Robert & Edwards, All About Eve and the Art of living. Reigate also has a Jo Malone, Mint Velvet and an M&S Simply Food to name but a few. Restaurants include Carluccios, Buenos Aires, Giggling Squid, La Barbe and Wagamama. Reigate Priory Park offers many acres of open parkland and excellent facilities including tennis courts, skate park, and The Pavilion Cafe. Commuting to London from Reigate station takes around 45 minutes into London Bridge or Victoria. The larger mainline station at Redhill, is one mile away, which offers direct routes into London Bridge and Victoria in under 40 minutes, along with routes to a variety of other destinations. The M25, Junction 8 is accessed at the top of Reigate Hill with links to London and the wider motorway network. For the frequent air traveller Gatwick Airport is around 8 miles distant whilst Heathrow Airport is within 30 miles. The town is particularly well served with state and independent schools for all ages. These include Reigate Priory, St. Mary’s Prep School, Micklefield School, Reigate Secondary School, Dunottar School, Reigate Grammar School and Reigate College. Property Description Browne’s Lodge was built in 1784, and is an outstanding example of a Grade II* Listed detached Georgian house offering superbly proportioned accommodation arranged over four floors. This property, which is beautifully presented, epitomises this celebrated age of English architecture and is locally an historically important home. Located in a prominent position on the edge of town, Browne’s Lodge is arranged over four floors to provide 4881 square feet of accommodation surrounded by mature walled gardens. The property has been beautifully and sensitively restored to provide a comfortable blend of modern practical accommodation with the wonderful period fireplaces and Georgian features. The south facing entrance from West Street leads into a bright and airy reception hall. There are a series of impressive rooms on this ground floor level including the substantial double aspect drawing room, traditional dining room with doors onto the rear garden, the morning room/ study, and guest cloakroom. There are stairs down to the lower ground floor which provides a beautiful light kitchen/ family room, bespoke built with a range of high quality appliances. The kitchen has been designed to maximise space and includes a beautifully restored period dresser. There is an additional family room on this level along with the utility room and further cloakroom. A door from the rear of the house leads to a series of original vaults currently used as storerooms, the plant room, and steps that lead directly to the rear garden. The traditional layout has been retained on the first and second floors, which comprise a total of seven stunning bedrooms, three modern fitted bathrooms and a guest cloakroom. The enclosed front garden and driveway is approached from Upper West street and provides a mature tree lined frontage with parking for several cars. The walled rear garden provides a stunning feature of the house, allowing access from all sides yet providing plenty of privacy and security. There is a unique and interesting sunken garden with large open lawn and balanced mature planting on all sides. Please not the photographs were taken more than 6 months ago. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills. Floor Plans Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. 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