5 bed detached house for sale

Woodcote Park Estate, Purley, Surrey CR8

An opportunity to acquire this very spacious detached family home occupying a substantial plot of about two thirds of an acre. Furthermore, planning permission exists to transform this property into a spectacular home extending to circa 7000 square feet (to include garage).

The property An opportunity to acquire this very spacious detached family home occupying a substantial plot of about two thirds of an acre. Furthermore, planning permission exists to transform this property into a spectacular home extending to circa 7000 square feet (to include garage).

The property currently comprises an impressive reception hall with parquet floor and feature fireplace. There are double doors opening to a dining room which is front facing and there is a large lounge which is double aspect overlooking the gardens to the front and the side. A modern fitted kitchen and adjoining breakfast room also overlook the rear garden. Upstairs, you will find five double bedrooms and four modern fitted bath/shower rooms of which three are en-suite.

It is however, the outside that sets this home apart from all others. Occupying a large level plot of about 0.64 of an acres which is virtually double that of neighbouring home, there is extensive lawns to the side and rear and a wide frontage with sweep-in carriage driveway.

Planning consent has been granted for a significant extension to include a substantial double garage with accommodation above.

Location Education
Purley and the surrounding areas are well known for their very good choice of reputable schools including Margaret Roper Catholic, St. Nicholas, Christ Church and Beaumont at primary level and preparatory schools to include Cumnor House, St. David's and Laleham Lea. At senior level there is John Fisher, Riddlesdown Collegiate and Woodcote and private sector senior schools in the area include Whitgift, Trinity and Croydon High. Local Grammar schools include Wallington County, Wallington Girls and Wilsons Boys.

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 respectively. 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.

Proof of identity checks: Upon acceptance of an offer, we are required by law to check the identity of each purchaser. Our charge for this is £25 plus VAT (£30 inclusive VAT) for each person. A sale will not commence until these checks have been completed satisfactorily.

Material information material information: Part B

property construction type: Brick

council tax: Band H - £4,960.96 per annum
mains electricity: Yes - Fuse
mains gas: Yes - Fuse
mains water: Yes
mains drains & sewerage: Yes

heating fuel: Gas
heating type: Radiators and underfloor heating
air conditioning: No

parking: Driveway and garage
EV charging: Yes - private
broadband: Fibre to Premises - Community Fibre

material information: Part C

restrictions/restrictive covenants: Woodcote Estate
rights & easements:
Flood risk: Very low

details of planning permissions: Permission to build 7 bedroom house and detached garage
details of building regulations:
Building safety:
Accessability/adaptions:

Coalfield/mining area: No
details of proposed development in the area: Unknown