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Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon, CR2 0NS

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • End of chain
  • Detached family home set on over 0.5 acres
  • Prime South Croydon location on a sought-after residential road
  • Significant potential to modernize, extend or redevelop (STPP)
  • Large frontage with off road parking & two garages
  • Spacious kitchen/diner with parquet flooring and garden views
  • Four well-proportioned bedrooms
  • Principal bedroom with en-suite
  • Exceptional rear garden with mature trees and laid lawn & South Westerly aspect
  • Located close to Purley Oaks and Sanderstead stations

Description

A detached family home with no onward chain set on over half an acre in the heart of South Croydon, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a property with exceptional potential. Whether you are looking to modernize and create a bespoke long-term residence or explore redevelopment opportunities (subject to planning permission), this home presents an exciting prospect in a highly desirable location.

The property boasts a substantial frontage, providing extensive off-street parking for multiple vehicles. In addition, there are two garages running from front to back, one of which has been thoughtfully converted into an insulated office space, ideal for remote working.

Upon entering, you have a convenient downstairs WC leading into a spacious kitchen/diner featuring parquet flooring. This impressive space enjoys beautiful views over the garden, with doors opening directly onto the outdoor area, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The layout continues through to the kitchen, which in turn provides access to the garage space and a sunroom positioned at the rear.

Upstairs, the property offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite facilities. The remaining bedrooms are all of good size and are served by a family bathroom.

The rear garden is a standout feature of this home. Generous in size and beautifully established, it offers a combination of laid lawn, mature trees, and a raised patio area perfect for entertaining. The scale of the garden allows for a variety of uses, from outdoor sports to hosting gatherings and barbecues. Backing directly onto Purley Beeches, the property benefits from a high degree of privacy, with no overlooking properties to the rear. Its desirable south-westerly aspect ensures plenty of natural sunlight throughout the day.

This is a unique opportunity to secure a substantial home in a prime South Croydon setting, with outstanding scope to enhance, extend, or redevelop.

Location;

Positioned in one of South Croydon’s most desirable residential pockets, Purley Oaks Road offers the perfect blend of tranquillity, space, and connectivity. Known for its leafy surroundings and characterful homes, this area is particularly sought after by families and professionals looking for a quieter lifestyle without sacrificing access to Central London.

The property is ideally located close to Purley Oaks (London - Brighton line) and Sanderstead (East Grinsted line) stations, providing regular and direct rail services into London Bridge, Victoria, and beyond—making it an excellent choice for commuters.

One of the standout features of this location is its proximity to beautiful green spaces. Backing directly onto Purley Beeches and within easy reach of Croham Hurst Woods, residents can enjoy scenic walks, outdoor activities, and a true sense of countryside living right on their doorstep.

South Croydon itself offers a vibrant selection of local amenities, including independent cafés, restaurants, and shops, while nearby Croydon town centre provides a wider range of retail, leisure, and dining options.

The area is also well regarded for its excellent selection of schools, both state and independent, making it particularly appealing for families.

Combining a peaceful, semi-rural feel with outstanding transport links and amenities, this location truly offers the best of both worlds.

COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: G
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage,Driveway
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Private garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Jacobs Steel, Hove

190 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5QN

About Jacobs Steel

Your property is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make — and at Jacobs Steel, we make sure it’s handled with the care it deserves. Since opening our first branch in Broadwater in 1984, we’ve grown to seven offices stretching from East Preston to Brighton & Hove, making us one of the largest independent estate agents on the South Coast, offering residential sales & lettings and commercial sales & lettings with everything all under one roof for a seamless service from start to finish.

We believe in doing things differently:

Direct contact with your preferred agent — offering a personal service at all times.

Local expertise across East & West Sussex, ensuring we find the perfect buyer, tenant, or home for you.

In-house mortgage advice to secure you the best deals.

In-house Property Management to help manage letting properties efficiently and personally.

Dedicated sales progressors who guide you from offer to completion, helping keeping your move stress-free.

With over 1,500 five-star Google reviews and a long-standing ethos of honesty, integrity and community, Jacobs Steel is the estate agency you can trust.

📍 Find us across the South Coast — from East Preston to Brighton & Hove.

📞 Contact our Hove office on 01273 956690 or email hove@jacobs-steel.co.uk.

Affordability

Monthly repayments£5,516
Property: £ 1,100,000
Deposit: £ 110,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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