5 bedroom detached house for sale
Frost Estate Agents - Purley
9 days agoPrice: £1,100,000
South London - Croydon
- Residential
- House
- 5 Bed(s)
- 3 Bath(s)
Features
Description
Luxurious and Private 5-Bedroom Family Home with Exceptional Features
Nestled on a secluded and expansive plot, this extensively renovated property is a haven of modern comfort and contemporary elegance. Having undergone a meticulous eight-year refurbishment and surrounded by mature gardens, this home offers an idyllic blend of privacy, luxury, and convenience. Set back from the road via a long private driveway, this property offers exclusivity and tranquility while being a short walk from Reedham Station, with direct access to London. It also falls within the catchment of the “outstanding” Beaumont Primary School. Centrally positioned on a large plot, the house boasts picturesque views of the surrounding gardens from every room. A spacious rear patio acts as a private suntrap, naturally sheltered by the house and adjacent hill. A secondary patio extends from the lounge, offering sweeping valley views.
Room by Room Accommodation
Entrance Hall: Spacious and inviting, with a walk-in cloakroom providing ample storage. Kitchen/Dining: Once three rooms, this stunning open-plan space now features quartz countertops, a large central island, and natural grey limestone flooring, all illuminated by four large windows. Lounge: a generous semi-open plan space accessed from the kitchen area, perfect for entertaining. Master Bedroom: A luxurious retreat with far-reaching views and an en-suite bathroom featuring a premium Fantini Aquatonica shower. Family Bathroom: A statement of sophistication with a Norman Foster designed Hoesch bath. Additional Bedrooms: All three are double-aspect, maximising light and space. Office/Bedroom 5: Double-aspect with built-in storage, ideal for remote work or guest accommodation. Double Garage: Equipped with remote-operated roller shutter doors.
Recent enhancements include a £20,000 driveway (installed October 2024), a modern boiler, updated carpets, and cladding which is made from a new fibreboard material that is maintenance free. The electrics have been modernised to meet current rental standards. Already a spacious family home, this property offers significant potential for even further expansion to the sides, rear, or into the roof space.
The location of Hartley Hill provides a sanctuary between open countryside and urban life. The town of Purley and its train station is on the main London-to-Brighton railway line, also close by is Reedham station on the Tattenham corner line. You can reach London Bridge within 25 mins, London Victoria in approximately 23 mins and Farringdon in approximately 30 mins. The A23 road heads right into the capital, the M25 and M23 are less than six miles away and there’s easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow airports. The protected landscapes of Farthing Downs and the connecting extensive common land at Happy Valley offer some of the best walking to the south of London, Kenley Common and the Aerodrome is also close by which offer further outstanding recreational facilities. Purley, Kenley and Coulsdon also have a host of renowned schools for all ages, within a short walk is the "Outstanding" Beaumont Primary School, the surrounding area hosts a great selection of both state and private schools.
Being mid-way between both Purley and Coulsdon town centres provides a wide range of choice when it comes to independent shops, cafes and supermarkets, including Tesco, Aldi and Waitrose. Amenities include bus services running along the Brighton Road to a number of destinations, there is a public library in Purley, and the Purley Way provides a host of major stores and outlets on your doorstep. The fairways of Coulsdon Manor Golf course are at the top of the road, offering golfing and dining/ hotel facilities. Farthing Downs offers open spaces for walking and recreational pursuits.
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold