House For Sale £675,000
This wonderful four-bedroom townhouse on Langton Way, in Park Hill, Croydon, retains many of its original mid-century features. Built in the 1960s by renowned developer Wates, The Brownborne Estate – of which this house is a part – was conceived as a ‘village’ of sorts, with 70 architect-designed houses set among manicured communal gardens. Spanning 1,700 sq ft internally, this house has split-level living areas that are bathed in natural light from the vast windows that sit on either side of the space.
The Tour
Entry is on the ground floor, where the original front door opens into an entrance hall with beautiful five finger parquet flooring underfoot. Original features – such as these floors, as well as the warm air heating system – have been sensitively preserved and restored throughout. A neutral colour palette reigns, punctuated by colourful accents: Green and orange blinds, and bright yellow handrails in the bathrooms.
A short staircase leads from the entrance hall down to the beautifully lit main bedroom and en suite bathroom, which has been sensitively remodelled using the original 1960s tiles. The space has double doors, which open onto a large private patio facing the communal gardens beyond. There is also a garage with plenty of built-in storage, a utility room and a WC adjacent to the front door.
The spacious living area encompasses the whole of the first floor, with a dining room and kitchen arranged half a level down. There is a wonderful sense of flow between these spaces as light pours in from the vast windows on either side of the room. The recently renovated kitchen is beautifully understated, with white cabinetry and an avocado-coloured worktop.
A staircase leads to the second floor, which contains two good sized bedrooms, both with their original built-in wardrobes, and a family bathroom that has been renovated in a neutral palette. The floorboards have been painted a serene grey, in keeping with the house’s contemporary aesthetic and mid-century charm. A further staircase leads to a good-sized study area with a built-in desk, illuminated by large windows with views to the leafy street beyond.
Outside Space
At the top of the house is a large roof terrace with a built-in seating area. It has far-reaching views over the surrounding treetops and is a lovely spot for alfresco dining. The main bedroom has a private patio with plenty of planting space, which faces the manicured communal gardens.
The Area
Only a stone’s throw away is the 114-acre Lloyd Park, which has a children’s playground, sports pitches, a golf course and hosts a park run. The nearby Surrey Street Market, one of the oldest street markets in Britain, has recently undergone a £1.1 million refurbishment and is open 6 days a week. The opening of boxpark Croydon in 2016 spurred a flurry of new restaurant openings and the area has experienced significant regeneration since.
Langton Way is a short walk from East Croydon station, with connections to London Bridge in 18 minutes and London Victoria in 30 minutes. A little further afield is West Croydon station, which runs towards Canada Water, Shoreditch High Street and Highbury & Islington. Croydon is part of London’s tram network, connecting it to Wimbledon and Beckenham. It is a 40-minute drive to Gatwick Airport.
Service Charge: Approx. £520 per annum (covers communal garden maintenance).
The Tour
Entry is on the ground floor, where the original front door opens into an entrance hall with beautiful five finger parquet flooring underfoot. Original features – such as these floors, as well as the warm air heating system – have been sensitively preserved and restored throughout. A neutral colour palette reigns, punctuated by colourful accents: Green and orange blinds, and bright yellow handrails in the bathrooms.
A short staircase leads from the entrance hall down to the beautifully lit main bedroom and en suite bathroom, which has been sensitively remodelled using the original 1960s tiles. The space has double doors, which open onto a large private patio facing the communal gardens beyond. There is also a garage with plenty of built-in storage, a utility room and a WC adjacent to the front door.
The spacious living area encompasses the whole of the first floor, with a dining room and kitchen arranged half a level down. There is a wonderful sense of flow between these spaces as light pours in from the vast windows on either side of the room. The recently renovated kitchen is beautifully understated, with white cabinetry and an avocado-coloured worktop.
A staircase leads to the second floor, which contains two good sized bedrooms, both with their original built-in wardrobes, and a family bathroom that has been renovated in a neutral palette. The floorboards have been painted a serene grey, in keeping with the house’s contemporary aesthetic and mid-century charm. A further staircase leads to a good-sized study area with a built-in desk, illuminated by large windows with views to the leafy street beyond.
Outside Space
At the top of the house is a large roof terrace with a built-in seating area. It has far-reaching views over the surrounding treetops and is a lovely spot for alfresco dining. The main bedroom has a private patio with plenty of planting space, which faces the manicured communal gardens.
The Area
Only a stone’s throw away is the 114-acre Lloyd Park, which has a children’s playground, sports pitches, a golf course and hosts a park run. The nearby Surrey Street Market, one of the oldest street markets in Britain, has recently undergone a £1.1 million refurbishment and is open 6 days a week. The opening of boxpark Croydon in 2016 spurred a flurry of new restaurant openings and the area has experienced significant regeneration since.
Langton Way is a short walk from East Croydon station, with connections to London Bridge in 18 minutes and London Victoria in 30 minutes. A little further afield is West Croydon station, which runs towards Canada Water, Shoreditch High Street and Highbury & Islington. Croydon is part of London’s tram network, connecting it to Wimbledon and Beckenham. It is a 40-minute drive to Gatwick Airport.
Service Charge: Approx. £520 per annum (covers communal garden maintenance).
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