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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · CR3 0EU
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About
An attractive three bedroom house situated within this quiet cul de sac location which is in close proximity to both Whyteleafe and Upper Warlingham stations plus the open green spaces of Whyteleafe Park and Riddlesdown Common.
Retaining many character features, this family home offers plenty of accommodation and currently comprises an open plan lounge/diner with a feature open working fireplace and original floorboards, which leads to the spacious kitchen which provides access to the garden.
To complete the ground floor accommodation is the family bathroom with a white three-piece suite.
Upstairs there are three very well proportioned bedrooms with two doubles and a single, bedroom one and two both with feature fireplaces and plenty of space for wardrobes and chests of drawers.
Externally there is a small patio area which leads to a tiered garden with beautiful mature plants and shrubs and a level grass area to the rear, ideal for relaxing at the end of the day which has views over Kenley Common.
The property could do with a little updating but internal viewing is highly recommended.
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Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.
The property is situated within very close proximity to Whyteleafe Park which has a children's play area and cafe and Riddlesdown Common is nearby.
Whyteleafe and Upper Warlingham stations are 0.5 miles away which provide regular commuter trains to both Victoria in 30 mins and London Bridge taking approx 40 minutes.
There are also bus routes to Purley, Caterham, Croydon and Sutton.
Whyteleafe Village offers a variety of local shops, schools, pubs and restaurants plus the bp garage with M&S foodstore which is nearby.
There is a wider selection of facilities in the nearby towns of Caterham and Purley.
Caterham is approximately two miles south and offers a range of shops including a choice of supermarkets, Waitrose, Morrisons, Lidl and Aldi.
Kenley Aerodrome and Common are also nearby and provide miles of open green space and country walks.
There are further leisure amenities locally including a number of golf clubs, sports clubs and gyms including the de Stafford sports centre in Caterham. The M25 is accessed at J6 Godstone.
Value & comps
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