4 bedroom house

THE PROPERTY A unique opportunity to acquire this attractive cottage style house with tremendous potential to extend, subject to planning permission, situated in one of the area's most sought-after roads. The Cottage occupies a generous half an acre plot which also benefits from rear access from Higher Drive, also giving potential to construct a single detached dwelling to the rear, subject to planning permission.

The charming, character interior comprises an entrance hall which leads into a dining room with attractive fireplace and outlook over the walled rear garden. A door leads to an impressive 23'2 x 17'11 reception room which is a double aspect through room a feature fireplace housing a wood burning stove, double doors opening to the garden and further double doors leading to a large conservatory. The 19' 'farmhouse' style kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with pine cabinets complimented by painted brickwork to the walls. There is access to the garden, a pantry and a utility room. Upstairs, the master bedroom is a large double aspect room with windows to the front and rear. There is a walk-through dressing room with wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms of which two are double rooms and a shower room with separate W.C.

In addition to the main house, there is a useful annexe which is attached to the main house and comprises a kitchen, bathroom and bed/sitting room.

Outside, the property occupies a secluded plot of approximately half an acres with a smaller walled garden which forms a natural boundary should a new owner wish to divide the plot in the future. The gardens are laid mainly to lawns with a variety of trees which provide a good degree of privacy. There is rear access from Higher Drive, giving the potential to construct a detached dwelling to the rear, subject to planning permission. The front consists of a level lawn with boundary hedge and driveway parking.

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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 John Fisher, Riddlesdown Collegiate and Woodcote and from the private sector, Whitgift, Trinity, Old Palace and Croydon High.

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.

Marketed by: Walter & Mair, Coulsdon