4-bedroom house · CR8 1AD
For saleListed 117 days
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About
Set on one of Purley's most sought-after tree-lined roads, this substantial four-bedroom detached family home occupies a beautiful plot of approximately 0.23 acres and is being offered to the market for the first time in over 30 years.
Providing generous accommodation throughout and an exceptional opportunity for a new owner to create a long-term family home, properties of this nature and location are rarely available.
The accommodation offers a versatile layout ideally suited to modern family living.
The ground floor comprises a spacious reception hall, multiple reception spaces, including a living room overlooking the garden, a cosy snug, a separate dining room, a study, a kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room, a downstairs WC, and integral garage access.
Upstairs, all four bedrooms are comfortable doubles, including an impressive principal suite with a large en-suite bathroom. A separate family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.
While well-maintained, the property offers exciting scope for a purchaser to update and personalise to their own tastes over time. Outside, the property truly comes into its own.
The mature rear garden is a standout feature, offering a high degree of privacy, a large lawn, established trees and planting, and plenty of space for entertaining, for children to play, or simply to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
To the front, a deep garden and driveway provide parking for multiple vehicles, whilst the setting on this highly regarded residential road further enhances the home's appeal.
Selcroft Road is perfectly positioned for family life, with both Purley and Riddlesdown stations within walking distance, providing direct services into London Bridge, Victoria and the City.
The area is well regarded for its excellent schools, including the highly regarded Riddlesdown Collegiate, whilst Purley town centre offers a wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities.
Nearby green spaces, including Riddlesdown Common, provide wonderful opportunities for walking, running and enjoying the outdoors. EPC Rating: C Parking - Garage Parking - Driveway
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.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
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