5 bedroom detached house for sale

THE PROPERTY A handsome double fronted residence with charming twin gables, extending to about 6500sq.ft and occupying a beautifully secluded level plot of three quarters of an acre within the private and prestigious Webb Estate.

This fine home features a characterful Arts & Crafts façade with a wonderful symmetry behind which lies an extended and modernised interior to satisfy the needs of the modern family. You are afforded a warm welcome by a wood panelled reception hall with herringbone parquet flooring which continues into the lounge and dining room. The lounge is a substantial room with central fireplace and two arched doors opening to a games room which is triple aspect and opens to the garden. A pair of pocket doors also connect the lounge to a superb sitting room which is another large, double aspect room enjoying an outlook over and access to the rear garden. It is however, the spectacular open kitchen/breakfast/living space that is the heart of this home. The expansive area is fitted with a chic range of contrasting cabinets with an island and adjoining breakfast bar. There are extensive granite work surfaces and integrated appliances to include a range cooker, two further ovens with warming drawers, dishwasher, and coffee machine. There is also housing for an American style fridge/freezer and a wine cooler. A plethora of windows and a set of double doors overlook the extensive garden and patio. Both the dining room and the office are front facing and there are two cloakrooms, large utility room and plant room.

Upstairs, you will find three principal suites with two vaulted double bedrooms overlooking the rear garden, both with dressing rooms and sleek en-suite shower rooms and a thrid double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and smart, large en-suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms which are served by a family bathroom with marble floor and wall tiles.

Outside, this wonderful home stands on a beautiful level plot of approximately 0.75 acres with the rear garden extending to circa 180' x 114'. Laid to a well tended level lawn, there is a large paved patio which is ideal for entertaining and a variety of mature trees line the boundaries, providing a high degree of privacy. The front garden is also laid to lawn with flower and shrubbery borders. A gated gravel driveway provided parking and there is an attached single garage as well as a detached double garage accessed from Farm Drive. 

LOCATION The Webb Estate was conceived and constructed by William Webb who acquired the land in 1888. Covering approximately 260 acres
every road has its individual character with Promenade de Verdun being lined with French Poplar trees. These were originally planted in soil imported from the French battlefields of World War I to which there is an obelisk at the end of the lane in memorial to the French soldiers that fell in the Great War.

Education
Purley and the surrounding areas are well known for their very good choice of reputable schools including Cumnor House, St. David's, Margaret Roper Catholic, St. Nicholas, Beaumont and Oakwood. At senior level, there is John Fisher, Riddlesdown Collegiate and Woodcote and from the private sector, Whitgift, Trinity, Old Palace and Croydon High.

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 respctively. 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.