Badgers Hole, Shirley

Nestled within a secluded and peaceful setting surrounded by mature woodland, this beautiful cottage is bursting with character. Built circa 1880, the property has an abundance of period features, together with a bright and fresh, sympathetic decoration theme, providing an extremely warm and inviting home. There is an impressive through lounge/diner with pleasant outlooks across the delightful gardens that surround the property. The fitted kitchen with a stable door to the garden completes the downstairs layout. Moving upstairs, you will find a 12’ bedroom at the front with an attractive period fireplace, alongside the rear bedroom featuring a range of built-in wardrobes and cupboards. Also upstairs is the spacious bathroom with a white four-piece bathroom suite. This impressive cottage has impressive gardens to match, which really need to be seen to be fully appreciated. Featuring attractive fireplaces, recently installed double-glazed windows, a bright and freshly decorated interior with very pleasant outlooks, this charming home needs to be seen internally to be fully understood. It comes highly recommended.

The Unique Picturesque Setting
Alwen Cottages can be found within Badgers Hole, a small cluster of cottages built within the woodland off Oaks Road, in the Upper Shirley area. Upon entering Badgers Hole, you can be forgiven for thinking you have been transported miles into the countryside; the setting has a unique semi-rural feel in a part of Shirley steeped in local history.

Commuting & Transport Links
The peaceful leafy backdrop is in stark contrast to the amenities that are within easy reach. Under a mile away is the Coombe Lane Tram Stop, providing links to Wimbledon, Beckenham, and rail services at East Croydon, where there are frequent, fast rail services to London Bridge, London Victoria, Clapham Junction, Gatwick Airport, and lots more too. The 466 bus route is within a few hundred yards and also connects to East Croydon, and provides links to South Croydon, Purley and Sanderstead. The M25 & M23 are approximately 10 miles away.

Schools & Recreation
Numerous highly regarded schools are close by, including Whitgift, Royal Russell, Trinity, Coloma, and St Johns. Footpaths through the serene Shirley Hills woodland are very close by; the delightful Lloyds Park is within a mile, offering pleasant walks and play areas for children. Foxes Wood and Coombe Wood Gardens are nearby too. Golf courses within easy reach include The Addington and Shirley Park, and Spring Park Bowls Club and Shirley Tennis Club are not far away either. The Surprise Pub can be found on Upper Shirley Road, ideal for a spot of lunch after a stroll in the woods, and there is a handy convenience store just around the corner.

The Ground Floor Accommodation
Lounge/Diner         7.16m (23'6") x 3.76m (12'4")
Kitchen                   3.35m (11') x 2.44m (8')

The First Floor Accommodation
Landing 
Rear Bedroom        3.76m (12'4") x 3.37m (11'1")
Bathroom               3.43m (11'3") x 2.26m (7'5")
Front Bedroom       3.76m (12'4") x 3.14m (10'4")

Garden

Delightful secluded gardens surround this delightful property. Both front and back gardens are very well kept and are well stocked with mature flower and shrub borders; the frontage has a well-kept lawn and mature trees providing colourful outlooks to the lounge. The rear garden has some really pleasant areas in which to sit and relax and entertain friends in the summer months. Mainly paved at the rear, it is easy to maintain too. These are gardens that need to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Parking - Off street

Parking is in the residents' car park within Badgers Hole, where there are several spaces for residents and their visitors. Please note that spaces are not allocated.