- Imposing Detached Family Home +
- Requiring Modernisation Throughout +
- Impressive Entrance Hall +
- Three Reception Rooms +
- Kitchen & Utility Room +
- Four/Five Bedrooms +
- Family Bathroom & Downstairs W/C +
- Large Garage and Driveway Parking +
- South Easterly Aspect Rear Garden +
- Chain Free +
THE PROPERTY Offered to the market for the first time in 45 years, this impressive double fronted period home, set well back from the road on a generous plot, represents a rare opportunity to acquire a property brimming with character and potential.
Requiring full modernisation throughout, this substantial residence boasts a grand reception hall with a stunning galleried landing and striking feature staircase, all beautifully enhanced by a large stained-glass window flooding the space with natural light. Accommodation includes four generous double bedrooms, one with adjoining kitchenette which could be converted to a dressing room with ensuite, or reinstated as a fifth bedroom. Downstairs, there are three large reception rooms, comprising a fantastic double aspect lounge, dining room, and good size study overlooking the garden. The well-proportioned kitchen, utility room and ancillary areas could all be re-configured to create a superb open kitchen/dining/living space.
Outside, the driveway leads to an impressive garage with an additional workshop/store to the rear, while the south-east facing garden with patio provides an ideal setting for landscaping and family enjoyment. This remarkable home offers immense scope to create a bespoke residence while retaining its timeless period charm.
LOCATION Education
Purley and the surrounding areas are well known for their very good choice of reputable schools including Margaret Roper Catholic, St. Nicholas, Christ Church and Beaumont at primary level and preparatory schools to include Cumnor House, St. David's and Laleham Lea. At senior level there is John Fisher, Riddlesdown Collegiate and Woodcote and private sector senior schools in the area include Whitgift, Trinity, Old Palace and Croydon High. Local Grammar schools include Wallington County, Wallington Girls and Wilsons Boys.
Sports & Leisure
There are numerous facilities in the area including Purley Sports Club with its squash, cricket and tennis courts and there are two golf courses in Purley as well as a number of individual tennis and bowls clubs. There are also plenty of opportunities to relax and socialise in the many local restaurants and cafes.
Transport
Purley station provides rail services to London Bridge (from 25 minutes), London Victoria (from 24 minutes) and Gatwick (from 26 minutes) whilst Riddlesdown and Reedham will get you to London Bridge from 23 & 32 minutes and Victoria from 26 & 37 minutes respectively. Numerous bus services provide transport to all the surrounding and the M25/M23 intersection at Hooley is approximately 4-5 miles away. Gatwick and Heathrow Airports are within about 30 and 60 minutes drive respectively.
MATERIAL INFORMATION MATERIAL INFORMATION: Part B
PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION TYPE: BRICK
MAINS ELECTRICITY: YES - Octopus
MAINS GAS: YES - Octopus
MAINS WATER: YES - SES
MAINS DRAINS & SEWERAGE: YES - SES
HEATING FUEL: GAS
HEATING TYPE: RADIATORS
AIR CONDITIONING: No
PARKING: YES
EV CHARGING: No
BROADBAND: Not known
MATERIAL INFORMATION: Part C
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RIGHTS & EASEMENTS: No
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BUILDING SAFETY: Garage roof - corrugated panel missing
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