Reigate, Surrey · RH2
Slipshoe Street
Offers in excess · Originally listed at £1,250,000
A CHARMING CHARACTERFUL FOUR BEDROOM PROPERTY IN A PRIME CENTRAL LOCATION, WITH ATTRACTIVE WALLED GARDENS
Old Sweeps House occupies a superb position in the heart of Reigate, offering a rare combination of rich historic character and modern comfort. Believed to date back to the 14th Century, this unique home has been thoughtfully updated and well cared for by the current owners, resulting in a property that is both full of charm and exceptionally comfortable.
Arranged over two floors and extending to almost 2,500 sq ft (including garage), the accommodation is generous, flexible, and well-suited to family life. Both the front and rear gardens are enclosed by attractive period walls, creating a peaceful, private setting in the heart of town. These thoughtfully landscaped spaces feature colourful, well-stocked flowerbeds, mature planting, and areas of lawn, providing interest and enjoyment throughout the year. On the first floor, the principal bedroom has impressive vaulted ceili…
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A CHARMING CHARACTERFUL FOUR BEDROOM PROPERTY IN A PRIME CENTRAL LOCATION, WITH ATTRACTIVE WALLED GARDENS
Old Sweeps House occupies a superb position in the heart of Reigate, offering a rare combination of rich historic character and modern comfort. Believed to date back to the 14th Century, this unique home has been thoughtfully updated and well cared for by the current owners, resulting in a property that is both full of charm and exceptionally comfortable.
Arranged over two floors and extending to almost 2,500 sq ft (including garage), the accommodation is generous, flexible, and well-suited to family life. Both the front and rear gardens are enclosed by attractive period walls, creating a peaceful, private setting in the heart of town. These thoughtfully landscaped spaces feature colourful, well-stocked flowerbeds, mature planting, and areas of lawn, providing interest and enjoyment throughout the year. On the first floor, the principal bedroom has impressive vaulted ceilings, and an ensuite bathroom. Three further bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with shower over bath.
The pretty gardens are a particular feature of Old Sweeps House, thoughtfully designed for enjoyment throughout the seasons, and enjoying a high degree of privacy. Seating areas have been positioned to capture both morning and afternoon sun. From vibrant borders to sheltered lawned areas, the gardens create a wonderfully tranquil environment rarely found in such a central location. Off-road parking is situated to the front of the garage, which has pedestrian access from the garden.
With its beautifully maintained interiors, private walled gardens, and exceptional central position, Old Sweeps House offers a rare opportunity to acquire a historic home of great character with the added advantage of no onward chain.
LOCATION
The thriving market town of Reigate is one of Surrey’s most sought-after places to live, celebrated for its blend of historic charm, green open spaces, and excellent connections. The town is home to a wide selection of independent boutiques, cafés, restaurants, and everyday amenities as well as an excellent offering of schools for all ages. For leisure and recreation, the much-loved Priory Park offers acres of landscaped grounds. The surrounding Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides endless opportunities for walking, cycling, and outdoor pursuits.
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Getting about
0.4 milesto Reigate Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 7.3 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 10.7 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
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