4 bedroom detached house

A substantial and one off Architect designed house circa 1930s with four bedrooms, three of them doubles, located in one of Sanderstead's most prestigious roads, with excellent transport links to London and within walking distance of well regarded schools such as Ridgeway primary (pictured) and Gresham primary.

This house retains many of its attractive period features such as picture rails, solid oak balustrades, original solid wood front door, aunt sally airer and fire surround and is waiting for someone to put their own stamp on it and would make an exceptional family home.

Two reception rooms and an additional sun room make up the downstairs of the property alongside the kitchen with the added benefit of a walk-in larder and a downstairs cloakroom. Upstairs benefits from 4 bedrooms and a recently refurbished bathroom. The property also enjoys a delightful and well maintained garden with a southerly aspect.

The village itself is alive with activity and has a wide variety of shops including a popular restaurant, a Post Office, a Costa and further down a Waitrose supermarket, opposite Waitrose there is another open space, the Sanderstead recreation ground where there is a bowls club and a cricket and hockey club next door, and another in Blacksmith's Hill.

Gresham primary School located in the village centre is popular and dates back to 1875.
Henry VIII was reputed to have hunted in the Kings Wood (a 140 acre bluebell wood) in Sanderstead hence its name.

Sanderstead is mentioned in the Domesday book as 'Sanderstede' and has the 12th century All Saints church at its heart (pictured).

The walk to Purley Oaks Train Station is a pleasant one of about 12 minutes and downhill or it's a 2 minute bus journey. The area qualifies for the London freedom pass so the ease of getting to the station makes that all the better. Purley Oaks and Sanderstead train stations have frequent services to London Bridge and London Victoria in 25-30 minutes or less. a 5 minute train ride to East Croydon with transfers to London Gatwick and the coast.

From Sanderstead village the old Surrey village of Warlingham is a short bus ride of about 7 mins with yet more popular schools, restaurants and two old pubs and a Sainsbury's superstore. Beyond Warlingham there is open country and about 15 mins further by car, Westerham and the North Downs.

There is a vibrant local community and a variety of activities to take part in at the Church Hall, a short walk away where local amateur dramatics shows draw a big and happy audience.

Riddlesdown collegiate has an outstanding Ofsted rating and is within safe walking distance too along with a number of other state and private schools within catchment.

Hallway

Large entrance hall with side window and big understairs storage cupboard. Picture rails.

Living Room

Beautiful triple aspect room with windows overlooking the front garden and bi-folding doors into the sun room.
A gas fireplace is the focal point in the room with its feature windows either side and original mantel and surround.

Sunroom

Wrap around windows fill the room light with french doors opening out onto the patio area.
The room has laminate flooring and a wall-mounted heater

Dining Room

Dining room / 2nd reception. Carpeted and neutrally decorated. Large windows overlooking the front garden give the room plenty of natural light.

Kitchen

Fitted base and wall units give plenty of storage in the kitchen with electric hob and oven. There is the added bonus of a very big walk-in larder. One and a half sink drainer overlooking the beautiful garden with storage underneath. Space for washing machine and dishwasher.

A door from the kitchen leads out to a small lobby area with a small cloakroom and a door leading to the garden.

Cloakroom

Downstairs W.C and basin

Landing

A toughened glass loft hatch and a section of translucent roof tiles let additional day light into the landing.
An airing cupboard along with doors leading to all the bedrooms.

Bedroom 1

An exceptionally big triple aspect room filled with light. Windows over looking the front and rear of the property along with two feature windows.

Bedroom 2

A double room at the front of the property with shower cubicle

Bedroom 3

A bedroom with a view over the rear garden

Bedroom 4

A single bedroom at the front of the property currently used as an office / study

Bathroom

Recently refurbished, this bathroom is part tiled and has a bath with shower tap, WC, basin unit and heated towel rail.

Garden

A delightful and well maintained garden enjoying a sunny southerly aspect, well stocked with beautiful, shrubs, plants and spring bulbs along with apple and blossom trees. It features a patio area, with outside tap, a second up and over garage for garden storage. Steps from the patio lead up to a grassed garden area where you will also find a hidden air raid shelter. A further set up steps leads you through a rose arch to another area of garden.

Garage 1

Garage with power and light. Worcester Bosch boiler located in garage

Garage / workshop

Small garage with up and over door accessed from the rear garden. Ideal storage for garden tools and furniture or could be used as a workshop

Consumer Note

These details should not be relied on for accuracy or completeness and do not form part of any agreement. No appliances or warranties are to be tested or examined by us. A prospective buyer should rely entirely on their own conveyancer to enquire as to the title and ownership and any other questions they may have such as local consents or questions about the area and the sale contract must prevail.

Material Information
Council Tax Band :F