5 Bedroom Detached House For Sale In Caterham

Step Inside:

Little Banks is an outstanding five-bedroom detached home that has been comprehensively refurbished and reconfigured to create flexible, light-filled accommodation arranged over two floors, offering a total of just over 3,700 square feet of space. From the moment of arrival — through electric gates and across a sweeping resin driveway — the house makes a confident, contemporary statement while sitting comfortably among the established period homes of this sought-after village avenue.

Behind the arched, glazed entrance, the interiors are crisp and considered: marble-effect porcelain floors, a sculptural glass-balustraded staircase, designer vertical radiators and bespoke fitted joinery throughout. It is a home designed equally for relaxed family life and for entertaining in style.

Reception Hall:

A dramatic double-height reception hall sets the tone, with a fully glazed arched front door, polished marble-effect flooring, an elegant curved staircase rising behind frameless glass balustrades, and twin console tables framing the space. Light pours in from full-height windows, and a striking vertical radiator adds a sculptural note.

Kitchen, Dining & Family Room:

The heart of the home is a magnificent open-plan kitchen, dining and living space. The handmade kitchen pairs sleek handleless cabinetry with warm timber detailing and a large central island, crowned by a Gaggenau gas hob and a statement ceiling extractor. Integrated Gaggenau ovens and high-specification appliances complete the picture. The room flows effortlessly to a glazed dining area and on to the rear terrace, framing green views across the garden.

Wine Room & Utility:

Adjoining the kitchen, a glass-walled wine room provides bespoke racking and glassware storage — a refined space for the keen collector or for entertaining. A separate, well-appointed utility room offers fitted storage and a door to the terrace, keeping the working heart of the home discreetly apart.

Sitting Room & Formal Dining Room:

The sitting room is a calm, sophisticated retreat in soft sage tones, centred on a wood-burning stove with sliding and bi-fold doors opening to the terrace and garden beyond. A generous formal dining room, comfortably seating ten and more, enjoys garden views and French doors to the terrace — ideal for occasions large and small.

Studies & Home Offices:

Reflecting the way families live today, the house offers more than one space to work from home: a richly atmospheric, slat-panelled media room and study, together with a further dedicated home office — both quiet, well-lit and beautifully finished.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms:

Principal Suite:

The principal bedroom is a serene, generously proportioned suite with bespoke fitted storage, integrated media, air conditioning and sliding doors to a Juliet balcony that frames far-reaching treetop and woodland views. Its luxurious en-suite is a highlight in its own right — a vaulted ceiling, elegant arched windows, a twin vanity, a large walk-in double rainfall shower and a heated towel rail.

Further Bedrooms:

There are five bedrooms in total, two with en-suite facilities, all enjoying leafy outlooks. The remaining rooms are served by a stylish family bathroom with twin basins, a walk-in shower and full-height marble-effect stone, along with additional shower rooms finished to the same high standard. A fitted dressing room and a cleverly designed children’s study / homework room add genuine day-to-day flexibility.

Galleried Landing:

A glass-balustraded galleried landing runs the length of the first floor, lit by full-height windows and finished with designer vertical radiators — a gallery-like space that reinforces the home’s sense of light and volume.

Gardens & Grounds:

Set within a private plot of approximately 0.45 acres, the gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped for both relaxation and family life. A substantial raised Indian-stone terrace — edged with metal balustrading above an attractive stone-clad retaining wall — spans the rear of the house, providing an excellent setting for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Steps lead down to a level lawn, bordered by mature hedging and trees that lend privacy and seclusion, with a children’s play area beyond. A particular feature is the detached, timber-clad garden studio with two rooms and full-width bi-fold doors — a versatile space lending itself perfectly to a home office, gym, studio or garden room. To the front, electric gates and a video entry system open to a generous resin driveway with ample parking and a garage.