Hartley Down, Purley, CR8

Situated in the highly regarded Hartley area of Purley, this detached home presents an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to create their dream family home. Offered to the market with no onward chain, the property requires modernization throughout, giving new owners the chance to apply their own design and style while benefiting from an excellent plot and a much sought-after location.

Approached via a private driveway with an attached garage, the home has an attractive presence, set back from the road and complemented by mature surroundings. Inside, the accommodation is well-proportioned and versatile, with scope to reconfigure and update to suit modern family living.

The entrance hall provides access to the ground floor rooms, where a front aspect reception room features a brick and tile fireplace and window to the front. To the rear, a second sitting room offers further living space, complete with fireplace and a wide picture window framing views across the garden, along with a side door for direct access outdoors. A further reception or breakfast room lies to the back, connecting through to a fitted kitchen with garden views and its own side access. The ground floor also benefits from a shower room with WC, adding practicality for busy households.

Upstairs, the first floor continues to impress with four well-sized bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys a bay window to the front, built-in wardrobes, and ample natural light. There are two additional double bedrooms, both providing generous proportions well-suited to family life, alongside a fourth single bedroom. Completing this level is a family bathroom, with a separate WC, offering the potential to remodel and update.

A particular feature of this property is the sizeable rear garden, which stretches out behind the house to provide a mature and secluded outdoor haven. With established trees and hedging ensuring privacy, it is an excellent space for families, gardening enthusiasts, or those who love to entertain. There is abundant potential to landscape to taste or even extend the house further to the rear, subject to the usual consents. To the front, the property offers a driveway for off-street parking and access to the garage.

This Hartley Down home represents a rare opportunity: a detached property with fantastic proportions, generous gardens, and outstanding potential, all in one of Purley’s most sought-after residential settings. With no onward chain, it is a chance not to be missed for buyers ready to modernize and create a bespoke family home.

Hartley Down is a sought-after residential road in the desirable Hartley area of Purley, offering leafy surroundings, a welcoming community, and excellent access to schools, leisure facilities, and transport links. It is a location that perfectly balances a quiet suburban setting with the convenience of nearby amenities.

Situated in the desirable Hartley Down area of Purley, CR8, this detached home offers a perfect blend of suburban tranquility and excellent connectivity. Purley’s vibrant town center is just a short distance away, providing a range of shops, cafés, and restaurants, as well as larger supermarkets for everyday convenience.

For commuters, Purley and Coulsdon South stations offer fast and frequent rail services to London Bridge and Victoria, making central London easily accessible. The M23 and M25 motorways are also within easy reach, providing excellent links to Gatwick Airport and the wider road network.

Families will appreciate the area’s well-regarded schools, including Woodcote Primary and Whitgift School, while nearby parks and green spaces such as Farthing Downs and Riddlesdown Common offer fantastic opportunities for outdoor activities. With a welcoming community and excellent local amenities, Hartley Down is a highly sought-after location for families and professionals alike.

London Borough of Croydon Council Tax Band G

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