Plough Lane, West Purley, CR8

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial detached Edwardian residence, built in 1901 for a Navy General and set within unusually wide and private grounds approaching half an acre on one of West Purley’s most established residential roads. Homes of this stature rarely come to the market, and this one retains the scale, charm and character that make Edwardian properties so sought after.

From the moment you step inside, the proportions are immediately apparent. The welcoming entrance hall leads through to beautifully balanced reception spaces, including an impressive living and dining room measuring over 24 feet, filled with natural light and period features such as fireplaces, leaded-light windows and original brass door furniture. There is also a separate family room with a grand-scale bay window providing a more relaxed space for everyday living, along with a study that works perfectly as a home office.

The kitchen/breakfast room benefits from a traditional butler’s pantry, a feature rarely found locally and a nod to the property’s original status. A utility room, a guest W.C., and an additional bedroom with an en-suite and direct access to the garden enhance the practicality of the ground-floor layout, while original cellars provide excellent additional storage.

Upstairs, the first floor provides five generous double bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms benefit from en-suite bathrooms, while a well-appointed family bathroom serves the remaining rooms. As with the ground floor, the rooms are well-proportioned and filled with natural light, some with views across the valley, continuing the sense of space that runs throughout the house.

The property sits within sizeable, level grounds that are unusually wide for the area and offer a high degree of privacy. The driveway provides off-street parking for several cars, an increasingly valuable feature for homes of this age and character.

A particularly special feature of the property is the former billiards building, believed to date from around 1905. Importantly, this is not simply an annex or converted outbuilding, but a substantial and characterful building in its own right with a separate title. Arranged over two levels and including a cellar, the accommodation provides a large bedroom, a mezzanine bedroom or office area, its own kitchen and shower room, along with a private courtyard garden and dedicated parking space.

This highly versatile building could work perfectly for multi-generational living, independent accommodation for a teenager, guest accommodation or potential rental income. Given its separate title, it may also offer future flexibility in terms of ownership or purchase arrangements.

The property has been thoughtfully modernised and upgraded over the past 15 years by the current architect owners, while carefully retaining the period character and architectural integrity of the original home.

The location is particularly well regarded for families, with easy access to a number of outstanding schools including Wallington Girls, Wallington Boys and Wilson’s Grammar, widely recognised among the top state schools in the country, as well as excellent independent schools such as Trinity, Whitgift and Royal Russell.

Purley mainline station is approximately 0.6 miles away, providing fast and direct services into London, while nearby green spaces including Riddlesdown Common and Farthing Downs offer wonderful countryside walks close to home.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a home of genuine presence, history and flexibility in one of West Purley’s most desirable residential locations.

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