3 Bedroom Semi-Detached For Sale   |   Barn Crescent, Riddlesdown, CR8 1HX   |    £550,000

Summary

Hannah James Estates are proud to present this three-bedroom semi-detached house. An opportunity to buy a property on Barn Crescent does not come around very often, with only two homes sold in the last 13 years. Once at the property, it is very clear to see why those who live on the Crescent decide to stay for many years.

The ground floor comprises of an open-plan lounge and dining room, with sliding doors leading to the patio in the rear garden. From the kitchen, you have access to the rear garden and the dining room.

On the first floor, there are 3 bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. The loft is fully boarded and accessible from the first-floor landing.

The well-maintained, secluded rear 85' South Westerly facing garden is an area that can be enjoyed all year round. The property benefits from great scope to extend to the side and rear STPP. The property has its own driveway with access to the timber garage. A new Combi boiler was installed in 2022. The front and rear doors; soffits, fascias and drainpipes were also replaced in recent years.

Location

The property is ideally situated within easy reach of beautiful open countryside at Riddlesdown Common (pictured) owned by the City of London Corporation which is popular with joggers, picnickers, dog walkers and nature lovers, and this house only a short walk from Riddlesdown train station (pictured). Fallow deer are often spotted on the Common. There are frequent direct services to London Bridge and London Victoria with an impressive commute time of 25 minutes. East Croydon is only two stops away with transfers to London, Gatwick Airport and the coast. Additionally, the 412 bus routes are close to hand, serving neighbouring towns. There are two parades of shops just a short walk away, with a choice of hairdressers, post office, pharmacy, cafe and tennis courts.

The property benefits from easy access to both Sanderstead, Selsdon and Purley. There is also a good range of both state and independent schools including Riddlesdown Collegiate secondary school which has been rated as Outstanding by OFSTED, which is a 10-minute walk away, and Croydon High. Local primary schools and nurseries include Ridgeway Primary and Nursery, Gresham Primary, Sanderstead Park Nursery, and Atwood Primary Academy. Atwood has also been rated as Outstanding by OFSTED.

Sanderstead, located close by, is renowned for its open spaces and community spirit. There are several clubs and groups, such as tennis, cricket, Pilates, Scouts and Girl Guides.

Sanderstead village provides a range of shops that include independent coffee shops, barbers, dry cleaners, opticians, and a Waitrose supermarket. The open space of Sanderstead Recreation Ground comprises of a playground, an independent coffee shop and a central pavilion currently being used as a nursery and the Sanderstead library is only a short walk away. The ancient Kings Wood which is next to the Trinity Mid-Whitgiftian Cricket Club in Sanderstead village, and a short three minute drive away, connects Sanderstead with Selsdon and is approximately 140 acres and is well known for its amazing bluebell display in the Spring.

Additional Information

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