Elstan Way ,The Glade, Croydon

FOR SALE FREEHOLD BY INFORMAL TENDER.
An exciting development opportunity in an established and well-connected commuter location.

TENURE: Freehold
VIEWINGS: Strictly through the vendors agent, Trilogy Land & New Homes and Frost Property.

DESCRIPTION
The property comprises an unmodernised 1950s, 4 bedroom detached dwelling (the former Vicarage), with signs of structural movement, together with a separate garage, a dilapidated, single storey 1960’s prefabricated Scout Hut, and a second smaller single storey building used for storage. The land parcel to be sold extends to approximately 0.6 acres (0.24 hectares) subject to final verification on boundaries.

Considered suitable (STPP) for a comprehensive residential redevelopment within Class C3 (most likely a single-family occupancy house scheme of up to 9 dwellings) or alternative uses such as Residential Care (Class C2) and Nursery & Educational Use (Classes E & FI respectively).
 
LOCATION
Shirley is a leafy area in South London, a village close to the main Croydon Town Centre.  The site is found to the West of Monks Orchard and Spring Park, in an area characterised with treelined residential roads and housing significantly made up of semi-detached and small detached homes, popular with young families. A tranquil retreat with good local schools while still being close to numerous amenities, with local shops found on the Wickham Road.
East Croydon Mainline Train Station provides fast (15 mins) and frequent links to London Bridge, London Victoria, Gatwick Airport and beyond. Other options for train and tram routes can be found at West Wickham and Elmers End for Charing Cross via Waterloo East and Cannon Street via London Bridge.
 
SERVICES
There is mains water, gas, electricity and drainage supplied to the property.
 
PLANNING
Purchasers should send enquiries directly to the London Borough of Croydon.
The property is not listed, nor are we aware of any protected trees on site. The property is not sited within a Conservation Area.
For illustrative purposes only, an indicative sketch scheme of up to 9 houses is available on request from the sales agents.
 
TENURE
The property is owned freehold and being sold by the Diocese of Southwark.
Access from the public highway is via a shared, private driveway across churchyard and other land owned by the Parish. As part of any redevelopment of the property it is envisaged that the driveway will be relocated towards the southern boundary of the site.  The Land Transfer will include a legal right of way and servicing rights over the driveway. Buyers should be aware that the proceeds of the sale will be used to enable the replacement of the existing community hall and in doing so this will release a further parcel of land for acquisition subject to negotiation.
EPC - D
 
BID PROCEDURE & TENDER DATE
Please enquire of the agent.
 
Viewing: By appointment
 
Local Authority: London Borough of Croydon
 
Important Notice: 1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide on 25.03.25, they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us. 2. We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not tested any services, appliances or fittings. Measurements, floor plans, orientation and distances are given as approximate only and should not be relied on. 3. The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken. No assumption should be made that any contents are included in the sale. 4. We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation approval, statutory or regulatory permissions or consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of the property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or other consent has been obtained. 5. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property. 6. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. If these are required, you should include their terms in any contract between you and the seller.
Transport 
Conveniently, there are bus routes to East Croydon Mainline Station, Bromley, and Croydon town centres, as well as Sandilands Tram Stop and West Wickham High Street. East Croydon Mainline Station offers fast links to London Bridge, London Victoria, Clapham Junction, Gatwick Airport, and more.  Other options are trains from West Wickham and Elmers End which go to Charing Cross via Waterloo East and Cannon Street via London Bridge. The Tram Link runs between Beckenham and Wimbledon, and the new 'Superloop' bus service now connects Wickham Road directly to Heathrow Airport and Bromley South.

Notable Independent Schooling 
Trinity School is a leading independent boy's school ranked top 25 nationally, Royal Russell an independent co-ed school 3-18, and Whitgift an award winning independent for Boys.
Local & Other Notable Schools
St John's Primary School
Shirley High School a co-educational academy
Coloma Convent Girls' School
The BRIT School in Selhurst - the leading Performing and Creative Arts school in the UK
Orchard Park High School 11–18 mixed

Open space & Outdoor Activities 
Addington Hills, known locally as the Shirley Hills, is an area of open countryside with views north over London. This is a favourite place on Bonfire Night to watch the capital’s firework displays. Ashburton Park close to Shirley Oaks Village has a bowling green, a children’s playground, tennis courts and a running track.  The area has some renowned golf courses including The Addington, one of the best in the country.