6 bedroom detached house

Frost Estate Agents are delighted to bring to the market this simply stunning "Arts and Craft" detached family home of some 5300 sq/ft sitting in wonderful grounds of 0.52 acres, with an abundance of character and very generous room sizes this property is ideal as a long term family home that must be viewed. There is an array of original features including no fewer than ten fireplaces, wood panelling and original floors, the current owners have double glazed the property and extended to bring in a contemporary kitchen / dining entertaining space to blend with the original reception rooms, and a re built garage. This property is made for entertaining family and friends, and is also available to purchase with no onward chain so ideal for those looking for a speedy transaction.

The accommodation in brief comprises of; a welcoming reception hallway with working fireplace, boot room and WC, the main reception room is vast with wonderful views of the garden and a feature fireplace, the formal dining room is ideal for intimate parties, there is also a further reception/family room, the extension has created a spacious kitchen diner with separate utility room and access to the garage, and there is also a useful cellar. The first floor landing leads to the six sizable double bedrooms including a principal bedroom of epic proportions, these are complemented by two bathrooms, from the landing there is also access to two loft rooms which would have been the maids quarters originally. Outside the sunny aspect grounds are perfectly secluded and back onto the Webb Estate, there is a large patio area which borders an extensive lawn area with various flower borders and beds, side access to the front where you will find ample parking and mature plants screening the road. This truly is a very rare opportunity and we strongly recommend a viewing to appreciate this superb home.

Please Note: Planning permission for 9 apartments was granted in 2022, so this may be of interest to investor developers. 20/05946/FUL - Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of three storey building to provide 9 residential units, with associated landscaped areas including parking, vehicular access, cycle and refuse storage.

Nearby Purley train station offers direct services to London Bridge, Victoria and Clapham Junction. Central London can be reached in less than 25 minutes and Clapham Junction in 14 minutes. If you are travelling by car Purley Cross or Coulsdon provides routes leading to the M23/M25 (12mins) as well as routes through to Redhill and Brighton (A23), Epsom and Kingston (A2022), East Grinstead and Eastbourne (A22) and Croydon/Central London (A23/A235). The nearby towns of Coulsdon, Wallington & Banstead all offer an array of independent shops and grocery stores on their very pleasant high streets. 

The area is well served by many leisure facilities, golf courses and local shops, whilst select/sought after schools are also close to hand, with the immediate John Fisher, Whitgift, Woodcote, Wallington Girls, Wilsons, St David's and Margaret Roper being amongst many others. Purley is surrounded by green areas and the property is also not far from the famous Mayfield Lavender Fields.