Hartley Down, Purley, CR8

Set back from the road on a highly sought-after residential street, this beautifully presented five-bedroom semi-detached family home offers bright, spacious and versatile accommodation, perfectly designed for modern family living. The property has been cherished by the current owner for the past 31 years - a testament to its enduring appeal.

A welcoming entrance porch leads into a generous reception hall, setting the tone for the well-balanced accommodation throughout. At the heart of the home is an impressive open-plan living and dining room - a superb space for both everyday family life and entertaining. The west-facing living room enjoys an abundance of natural light and features integrated cinema surround sound wiring, creating the perfect setting for relaxing evenings. The east-facing dining area is centred around a charming original working fireplace, while patio doors open directly onto a spacious terrace, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor living spaces. The property has been thoughtfully extended by the current owner to create an outstanding kitchen/breakfast room, providing a bright and sociable hub for family life, ideal for informal dining and everyday living. Direct access to the integral garage incorporates a practical utility area, while a contemporary ground-floor cloakroom adds further convenience.

Upstairs, the first floor comprises four generously proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom. The second floor offers an exceptional bedroom suite complete with its own en-suite shower room, creating a private and versatile retreat for guests or a teenage haven.

Outside, the property enjoys a beautifully maintained rear garden, perfect for both family life and outdoor entertaining. A large, paved terrace provides space for al fresco dining, summer gatherings and relaxation, with steps leading up to an expansive lawn area. Positioned at the end of the garden, the summer house with electricity connected, provides highly versatile space, suitable for use as a home office, creative studio, playroom or garden retreat. To the front of the property, the driveway provides off road parking for four vehicles with plant and shrub boarders. While the integral garage has ample space to accommodate a modern family car.

Hartley Down is a quiet residential street running between Old Lodge Lane and Coulsdon Road. Reedham train station is 0.3 miles away and offers direct links to London’s mainline stations. Families with young children will benefit from the well-performing local schools, including Beaumont Primary School which is an outstanding school that is 0.5 miles away and New Valley Primary School which is 1.4 miles away. The highly regarded Woodcote High School is 1.5 miles away, John Fisher school is 2.2 miles away and Riddlesdown Collegiate is 2.7 miles away.

For everyday amenities, you have a choice of either Purley or Coulsdon town centre which are both just under a mile away. Here you’ll find a wide range of shops, bars, restaurants and supermarkets. For those who enjoy the outdoors, Kenley Aerodrome, Farthing Downs, Happy Valley and Banstead Woods are all in close proximity.