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An opportunity to acquire this very spacious detached family home occupying a substantial plot of about two thirds of an acre.
Furthermore, planning permission exists to transform this property into a spectacular home extending to circa 7000 square feet (to include garage).
The property An opportunity to acquire this very spacious detached family home occupying a substantial plot of about two thirds of an acre.
Furthermore, planning permission exists to transform this property into a spectacular home extending to circa 7000 square feet (to include garage).
The property currently comprises an impressive reception hall with parquet floor and feature fireplace.
There are double doors opening to a dining room which is front facing and there is a large lounge which is double aspect overlooking the gardens to the front and the side.
A modern fitted kitchen and adjoining breakfast room also overlook the rear garden. Upstairs, you will find five double bedrooms and four modern fitted bath/shower rooms of which three are en-suite.
It is however, the outside that sets this home apart from all others.
Occupying a large level plot of about 0.64 of an acres which is virtually double that of neighbouring home, there is extensive lawns to the side and rear and a wide frontage with sweep-in carriage driveway.
Planning consent has been granted for a significant extension to include a substantial double garage with accommodation above.
There would also be potential to divide the plot and to construct a new detached dwelling to the side, subject to consents.
Location Education Purley and the surrounding areas are well known for their very good choice of reputable schools including Margaret Roper Catholic, St.
Nicholas, Christ Church and Beaumont at primary level and preparatory schools to include Cumnor House, St. David's and Laleham Lea.
At senior level there is John Fisher, Riddlesdown Collegiate and Woodcote and private sector senior schools in the area include Whitgift, Trinity and Croydon High.
Local Grammar schools include Wallington County, Wallington Girls and Wilsons Boys.
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 respectively.
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.
Proof of identity checks: Upon acceptance of an offer, we are required by law to check the identity of each purchaser. Our charge for this is £25 plus VAT (£30 inclusive VAT) for each person.
A sale will not commence until these checks have been completed satisfactorily.
Material information material information: Part B property construction type: Brick council tax: Band H - £4,960.96 per annum mains electricity: Yes - Fuse mains gas: Yes - Fuse mains water: Yes mains drains & sewerage: Yes heating fuel: Gas heating type: Radiators and underfloor heating air conditioning: No parking: Driveway and garage EV charging: Yes - private broadband: Fibre to Premises - Community Fibre material information: Part C restrictions/restrictive covenants: Woodcote Estate rights & easements: Flood risk: Very low details of planning permissions: Permission to build 7 bedroom house and detached garage details of building regulations: Building safety: Accessability/adaptions: Coalfield/mining area: No details of proposed development in the area: Unknown
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About 8, Walburton Road, Purley
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