Webb Estate, Purley, Surrey

THE PROPERTY A imposing detached residence standing proudly in arguably the most famous road within the private and prestigious Webb Estate. This wonderful home is situated on the south side of the road and features private gardens and an indoor swimming pool.

The property begins with a welcoming reception hall with grand fireplace and cloakroom accessed from a half landing. The drawing room extends to an impressive 37'4 and is a bright through room with a deep bay window to the front and windows and double doors opening to the garden. There are two attractive fireplaces and a bar and there is access to a carpeted basement. There is an elegant dining room with enjoys access to the rear garden and a sitting room to the front with bay window and lift to the principle bedroom. The kitchen/breakfast room is a bright 'L' shaped room with front to rear aspects and a roof lantern allowing light to flood in. Fitted with a range of painted wooden cabinets, this kitchen is timeless in style and can be painted to keep in vogue. There is access to the rear garden and the indoor swimming pool can be viewed via glazed double doors. There is also access to a large utility/laundry room and a double garage.

On the first floor, the principle bedroom comprises a large bedroom with lift to the ground floor, substantial dressing room with fitted wardrobes to two walls and a spacious en-suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms on this floor of which one features a stylish en-suite shower room. On the second floor, there are two further large double bedrooms, both with modern en-suite bath/shower rooms and a further 7th bedroom.

Outside, this beautiful home stands on a secluded south facing plot of approximately two thirds of an acre. Laid to level well tended lawns interspersed by planted borders and ornamental pond, a good degree of privacy is provided courtesy of mature trees and hedging to the boundaries. There is a carriage driveway to the front providing ample parking as well as easy access and exit and there is a double garage. 

LOCATION The Webb Estate was conceived and constructed by William Webb who acquired the land in 1888 and is now a designated conservation area. Covering approximately 260 acres, every road has its individual character with Rose Walk deriving its name from the 6000 roses planted at its inception. The red road surface and grand automated gates at either end of the road only serve to add exclusivity to this already private and prestigious location.

Education
Purley and the surrounding areas are well known for their very good choice of reputable schools including Cumnor House, St. David's, Margaret Roper Catholic, St. Nicholas, Beaumont and Oakwood. At senior level, there is Whitgift, Trinity, Caterham, Old Palace and Croydon High to name but a few.

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 respctively. 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.