House For Sale £2,300,000
A lovely family home with self-contained annexe set approximately 150ft from the road and occupying a secluded plot of about 1.85 acres.
The property A handsome detached family home with self-contained two bedroom apartment occupying wonderful grounds of approximately 1.85 acres and set back some 150ft from the road.
This delightful home features a bright and airy interior arranged over two floors with huge potential to extend, subject to planning permission. The spacious reception hall is a wonderful introduction with its original front door flanked by patterned leaded light windows and wood strip floor. A wide staircase with glass balustrade rises to the first floor. There two principle reception rooms form one large open plan drawing room and dining room, extending to some 46ft from font to rear. The dining room a double aspect and overlooks the front garden and features an attractive fireplace. The drawing room is also double aspect and features full width bi-folding doors that open to the rear garden and overlook the swimming pool. A family room also enjoys an outlook over the front garden and is another double aspect room with attractive fireplace. The kitchen/breakfast room comprises a range of modern gloss fronted cabinets with quartz work tops and integrated appliances to include fridge, freezer, dishwasher, double oven and hob. There is a walk-in pantry and utility room. Upstairs, the principal suite is a bright triple aspect room comprising a spacious bedroom, dressing room and shower room. Patio doors from the dressing room lead to a large balcony which overlooks the garden and swimming pool. There are three further bedrooms served by a family bathroom.
Outside, there are wonderful grounds extending to approximately 1.85 acres, being formed of well tended lawns with established borders and woodland, making this both a serene garden for adults and an adventure for children. There is also a heated swimming pool for fun for the whole family. The front garden consists of an extensive lawn with mature trees and hedging to the boundaries providing a high degree of privacy. There is a long gravel driveway leading to a large detached double garage with plant room and changing room behind.
Above the garage is a self-contained apartment with two good sized bedrooms, shower room, double aspect living room and a modern fitted kitchen.
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 Briar Hill emulating a winding county lane. Many of the roads are gated adding further 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 and St. Nicholas. At senior level, there is Whitgift, Trinity, Caterham, Croydon High and Old Palace.
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.
The property A handsome detached family home with self-contained two bedroom apartment occupying wonderful grounds of approximately 1.85 acres and set back some 150ft from the road.
This delightful home features a bright and airy interior arranged over two floors with huge potential to extend, subject to planning permission. The spacious reception hall is a wonderful introduction with its original front door flanked by patterned leaded light windows and wood strip floor. A wide staircase with glass balustrade rises to the first floor. There two principle reception rooms form one large open plan drawing room and dining room, extending to some 46ft from font to rear. The dining room a double aspect and overlooks the front garden and features an attractive fireplace. The drawing room is also double aspect and features full width bi-folding doors that open to the rear garden and overlook the swimming pool. A family room also enjoys an outlook over the front garden and is another double aspect room with attractive fireplace. The kitchen/breakfast room comprises a range of modern gloss fronted cabinets with quartz work tops and integrated appliances to include fridge, freezer, dishwasher, double oven and hob. There is a walk-in pantry and utility room. Upstairs, the principal suite is a bright triple aspect room comprising a spacious bedroom, dressing room and shower room. Patio doors from the dressing room lead to a large balcony which overlooks the garden and swimming pool. There are three further bedrooms served by a family bathroom.
Outside, there are wonderful grounds extending to approximately 1.85 acres, being formed of well tended lawns with established borders and woodland, making this both a serene garden for adults and an adventure for children. There is also a heated swimming pool for fun for the whole family. The front garden consists of an extensive lawn with mature trees and hedging to the boundaries providing a high degree of privacy. There is a long gravel driveway leading to a large detached double garage with plant room and changing room behind.
Above the garage is a self-contained apartment with two good sized bedrooms, shower room, double aspect living room and a modern fitted kitchen.
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 Briar Hill emulating a winding county lane. Many of the roads are gated adding further 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 and St. Nicholas. At senior level, there is Whitgift, Trinity, Caterham, Croydon High and Old Palace.
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.
