4 Bedroom Detached For Sale   |   Hillcrest Road, Purley, CR8 2JE   |    £975,000

Summary

**VENDOR SUITED**

Hannah James Estates is proud to present this beautiful family property located in a sought-after residential road in West Purley. Sitting on a generous plot with an in/out driveway, and a beautiful, landscaped rear garden, this is a property not to be missed.

This detached property originally dates from the 1920's "Arts and Crafts" period and offers spacious accommodation totalling nearly 2000 sq.ft. The house has period features and high ceilings as well offering contemporary living and has an abundance of natural light.

*Scope to extend to STPC, previous two story extension planning granted.

*Exterior & interior recently painted

*New bathroom installed 2022

*Kitchen/Utility extension built within the last 8 years.

*Two single rooms were previously one large room/dressing room

Ground Floor

Ground Floor

The ground floor briefly comprises entrance hallway with downstairs WC, an impressive 20ft modern kitchen/dining/living room with double aspect bi-fold doors seamlessly tying the together the house and garden for in/out summer entertaining and modern family living.

The kitchen has all modern appliances including integrated dishwasher, large 5 ring gas hob, 2 full size electric fan ovens, integrated microwave and fridge freezer along with a large walk-in pantry with built in shelving which offers fantastic storage for all your kitchen needs.

A practical utility room with direct access to the side of the property. The utility room boasts a dog shower which could be changed according to needs, along with plumbing for washing machine / tumble drier.

A large double aspect reception room with a further set of french doors opening out on to the sunny patio. The room has an abundance of light and allows you to enjoy the sunny summer days with the doors open to the garden and then the cosy winter evenings with a flickering fire in the charming red brick period fireplace.

A second reception/living room with double doors leading to the kitchen, windows overlooking the front of the property and 2 feature windows along the side bringing further light into the room. Currently used as a playroom but could easily be a formal dining room, second lounge or vital working from home office area.

First Floor

The first-floor benefits from 2 large double aspect bedrooms at either end of the property along with 2 further bedrooms. There is newly fitted family bathroom with bath and walk-in shower, a separate WC and a boiler / airing room. There is scope to extend, adding further bedroom(s) / en-suite above the garage or kitchen subject to planning consents.

Outside

Outside to the front is a driveway which provides ample off-street parking, an in-out driveway and has access to the large attached garage. The property is screened by mature hedges giving a good degree of privacy from the road.

The delightful, secluded, garden extends the full width of the property with side access. It is mainly laid to lawn with a large, raised patio area, borders with well-stocked shrubs and flowering plants. There is a rose garden, a lavender border, along with apple and quince trees, raised vegetable beds, greenhouse, a further terrace/entertaining area and designated children's play area with astro-turf.

Location

Purley and its surrounding area is an easy commute into the City and West End (Southern Rail) and has quick access to the M25/M23 and Gatwick airport. The town centre is a short walk away and has plenty of useful independent and high street shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs, gyms and supermarkets. Purley Way shopping is well known by South Londoners and include: IKEA, Costco, Sainsburys, The Wing Yip centre and TK Maxx amongst many others.

There is easy access to many outside spaces including Roundshaw and Purley playing fields within a few minute walk of the property. Perfect for dog walking or exercise.

The area is renowned for many excellent state and private schools locally, which include the John Fisher School - a high performing Catholic all boys state school, Laleham Lea Primary School - a co-educational prep-school, Oakwood School - a co-educational Catholic primary and Riddlesdown Collegiate. Following their outstanding OFSTED result in 2016, Riddlesdown Collegiate has furthered its success in being awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark. Grammar and Independent schools include: Wallington Girls, Whitgift, Wilsons, Christchurch and Beaumont.

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Additional Information

For further information on this property please call 020 8657 5599 or e-mail sales@hannahjamesestates.com