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See how verdicts work6-bedroom house · CR8 2JF
For saleReduced £50k (−4.3%) on 21 JunListed 196 days
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About
*chain free* A superb 1920's detached family residence, set on a prime tree-lined residential road in highly sought-after West Purley.
This unique home, filled with original character and charm, occupies an attractive south-westerly facing plot, perfectly positioned to enjoy the sun throughout the day.
Designed with family living in mind, the property offers an impressive 3,200 sq/ft. Of versatile accommodation arranged across three floors.
The practical layout includes three generous reception rooms, a bright conservatory, and a well-appointed kitchen with adjoining utility.
Every room is bathed in natural light via large windows, many of which enjoy a double-aspect outlook.
From the practical enclosed porch you are welcomed into a spacious entrance hallway with a feature fireplace, the large entertaining patio is a delight in warmer weather, other features include double glazing, gas central heating, off street parking and mature hedges and borders creating excellent privacy around the plot.
Upstairs, six spacious double bedrooms provide excellent flexibility for a growing family, with options for guest suites, work-from-home offices, or hobby rooms.
Two family bathrooms ensure convenience with one on the ground floor, the sense of light and space continues throughout these floors.
Externally, the home is equally impressive, with a beautifully south-westerly garden – a perfect setting for entertaining, children’s play, or relaxing in the sun.
To the front, a private driveway and garage add both practicality and security.
This is a rare opportunity to secure a long-term family home in one of Purley’s most desirable locations, combining period elegance, space, and a sunny aspect garden.
Purley and its surrounding area is known 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.
Others include Wallington Girls, Whitgift, Wilsons, Christchurch and Beaumont.
The town is on the main London-to-Brighton railway line and is served by Purley and Purley Oaks stations as well as Reedham station on the Tattenham corner line.
You can reach London Bridge within 25 mins or London Victoria in approximately 23 mins and Farringdon in approximately 30 mins.
The A23 road heads right into the capital, the M25 and M23 are less than six miles away and there’s easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow airports.
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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About 53, Hillcrest Road, Purley
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