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Purley Downs Road, South Croydon, CR2

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

4

SIZE

5,813 sq ft

540 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • STUNNING FOUR/FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH SELF CONTAINED ANNEX, APPROACHING 6,000 SQ FT OF LIVING ACCOMMODATION
  • FOUR BATH/SHOWER ROOMS
  • FOUR/FIVE RECEPTION ROOMS + 31' X 22'8 KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
  • GATED IN & OUT BLOCK PAVED DRIVEWAY LEADING TO INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE, WITH SECURE OFF STREET PARKING FOR NUMEROUS CARS
  • LOCATED DIRECTLY OPPOSITE PURLEY DOWNS GOLF COURSE, WITHIN EASY REACH OF BOTH PURLEY AND SANDERSTEAD
  • PREVIOUS OWNERS INCLUDE THE DOBLE RACING FAMILY AND A 22 TIME LATIN BALLROOM WORLD CHAMPION, THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL PROPERTY INDEED
  • EPC - D - COUNCIL TAX BAND - H

Description

A simply stunning, 1920’s four/five bedroom, four bath/shower room, four/five reception room, detached family residence with self contained two bedroom guest apartment/annex, offering approaching 6,000 sq ft of living accommodation, with sweeping in and out driveway leading to integral double garage, situated in secluded grounds directly opposite Purley Downs golf course. The property has been sympathetically extended and updated by the current owners, and now offers the discerning purchaser what can only be described as a golden, once in a life time opportunity. Currently, the main house layout is three bedrooms, two bath/shower rooms and four reception rooms plus a bar and a 31’ kitchen breakfast room. The guest apartment/annex has it’s own entrance as well as being accessed from the main house, when we sold this property to the owners, the annex was used as two double bedrooms, while the current owners are using bedroom five as a sitting room. I hope that this description helps, however, please study the floor plan carefully. Entrance porch, reception hall, WC, double aspect family/cinema room, quadruple aspect games room/gym with vaulted ceiling (could also make a wonderful snooker room), dining/sitting room overlooking front garden, fully fitted 31’ kitchen/breakfast room with roof lantern and bi-fold doors to rear terrace and BBQ area, separate utility room, pantry, second WC, 42’ double aspect living room with bar at one end and French doors to rear terrace, laundry room. Stairs to first floor galleried landing, principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes, large en suite bathroom, bedroom two with en suite and dressing room, bedroom three with fitted wardrobes and en suite shower room. The annex/guest apartment is independently accessed from the side of the house and also from the main living room: Hall, stairs to first floor kitchenette and study area, bedroom four with dressing room and bedroom five (bedroom five is currently used as a sitting room), bathroom with separate bath and shower. Front garden accessed via electronic gates leading to sweeping in and out driveway and integral double garage. Secluded rear garden with large paved terrace, BBQ area, swimming pool and two distinct lawn areas.

MATERIAL INFORMATION “TO THE BEST OF THE VENDOR’S KNOWLEDGE”

Tree Preservation Orders - YES

Disputes/Complaints with neighbours - NO

Known issues that might affect the sale of the property - NO

Alterations/Repairs/Extensions - YES

Replacement windows or doors since 1st April 2002 – YES

Certificates availableYES

Working smoke/carbon dioxide alarmYES

Known notices/planning applications/approvals affecting the property – YES

The property benefits from: Mains Electricity, Gas, Water, Drainage.  Cable tv/

Satellite, Telephone, Broadband – YES – Broadband checker link 

Known flood risk area – NO

Known covenants/restrictions affecting the property – NO

Known breaches of planning permissions or building regulations – NO

Known issues with Dry Rot, Damp, Woodworm – NO

Spray foam insulation in the property – NO

Asbestos in the property – NO

Claims for subsidence or known subsidence – NO

Known health and safety issuesNO

Construction type: brick/block under a tiled roof

Japanese Knotweed – Are you aware of any Japanese Knotweed either at your property or within the immediate area surrounding your property – NO


EPC Rating: F

Front Garden

Directly opposite Purley Downs golf course, bordered to the road by a brick wall with wrought iron railings, electronic gates open to a sweeping block paved in and out driveway leading to integral double garage. Mature hedges and trees to both sides, there is a large half moon lawn with a good variety of mature shrubs and plants. Gated access to rear garden.

Rear Garden

The totally secluded rear gardens are accessed via the living room, kitchen/breakfast room and games room/gym. There is an extensive paved rear terrace with purpose built covered BBQ area leading to the outdoor heated swimming pool. There is a level lawn between the terrace and rear of the house which even includes a designated enclosure for the family pets. A few steps lead down to a further lawn area, with children's swing and slide, an ideal area for the kids to play or a game of badminton. Garden shed & summerhouse.

Parking - Off street

Large block paved in and out driveway, accessed via electronic gates, leading to integral double garage. Offering secure off street parking for numerous vehicles.

Brochures

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: H
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Off street
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Rear garden,Front garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Purley Downs Road, South Croydon, CR2

NEAREST STATIONS

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  • Riddlesdown Station0.6 miles
  • Purley Oaks Station0.7 miles
  • Sanderstead Station0.7 miles
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About ShineRocks, Purley

4 Russell Parade, Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2LE
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 ShineRocks is family owned and run Independent Estate Agency, dealing with the sale of residential property in a wide geographical area.  The Shinerock's name has been well known in the local business community for more than 35 years and the ShineRocks Property Agency provides an unrivalled service including local and national advertising, the latest technology, plus the dedicated involvement in the sale of your home by staff and management of the company, from initial market appraisal to completion.

ShineRocks is a member of The Guild of Professional Estate Agents, we are part of a National Network of over 600 offices working together for the benefit of our clients, using our on line referral system and National Website, publishing regional, national and international property magazines, offering the widest possible publicity and coverage.

As a Guild member we share a National Property Centre with showrooms at "121 Park Lane, Mayfair", providing access to both the London and International markets. Using state of the art touch screen technology we are able to present properties 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Contact ShineRocks now to arrange a Market Appraisal of your property. Call 020 8660 2010

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