4-bedroom detached house · CR2 0JB
Sold STCReduced £50k (−5.7%) on 16 JunListed 225 days
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PRICE RANGE £825,000 -£850,000 Chain Free' An attractive and beautifully refurbished four-bedroom detached family home, superbly positioned in a sought-after residential location close to excellent schools and transport links.
The ground floor offers well-balanced living accommodation, including a welcoming entrance hall, and a bright and spacious living room.
A stunning open-plan kitchen and dining area, with bi-fold doors leading to a paved patio overlooking the rear garden, makes this impressive space the true heart of the home; the perfect setting for both family life and entertaining.
A useful utility/cloakroom with W/C and external access to the garage completes the ground floor.
Upstairs, the property continues to impress with a superb principal bedroom featuring a stylish en-suite shower room with underfloor heating.
There are two further well-proportioned double bedrooms, a beautifully appointed family bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower, and a fourth bedroom which is ideal as a nursery or home office.
From the first floor landing, a fully boarded loft storage space with light and power, can be accessed via a drop-down ladder.
Externally, the landscaped rear garden enjoys an south-easterly aspect and provides a peaceful outdoor retreat. To the rear of the garden, set among fruit trees, is a versatile garden studio.
Fully insulated with electric heating, WiFi, and cloakroom with eco-toilet, it is currently used as a guest suite, making it perfect for visitors, a home office or gym.
To the front, the property benefits from a driveway providing off-street parking, an EV fast charger, and access to the garage.
Downsway is located just off Purley Oaks Road and is within a short walk of Sanderstead and Purley Oaks stations offering fast services to central London.
The area is also well served by highly regarded schools, including The Ridgeway Primary School and Riddlesdown Collegiate, and is close to the beautiful open green space of Purley Beeches and Wettern Tree Gar Porch - 0.64 2.52 (2'1" 8'3") - Entrance Hall - 4.39 x 2.64 (14'4" x 8'7") - Living Room - 4.92 x 3.78 (16'1" x 12'4") - Kitchen/ Breakfast Room - 2.81 x 4.44 (9'2" x 14'6") - Dining Area - 5.01 x 3.75 (16'5" x 12'3") - Utility / Wc - 2.26 x 1.21 (7'4" x 3'11") - Garage - 4.94 x 2.78 (16'2" x 9'1") - Landing - Bedroom One - 3.96 x 3.61 (12'11" x 11'10") - En Suite - 1.86 x 2.22 (6'1" x 7'3") - Bedroom Two - 3.32 x 3.73 (10'10" x 12'2") - Bedroom Three - 3.23 x 2.73 (10'7" x 8'11") - Bedroom Four/ Office - 1.73 x 2.68 (5'8" x 8'9") - Family Bathroom - 1.84 x 2.73 (6'0" x 8'11") - Office Cabin/ Guest Suite - 4.96 x 2.99 (16'3" x 9'9") - Cabin Wc - Garden -
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