Peaks Hill, Purley, CR8

Tucked away on one of West Purley's finest addresses, this handsome Edwardian five bedroom detached residence is the kind of property that rarely comes to market, a home built to last, in a setting that speaks for itself.

This beautiful home sits back from the tree-lined road and is flanked on one side with a large driveway and detached double garage and garden to the other side. That first glimpse of the façade, hung tiles, gabled rooflines, and the unmistakable craftsmanship of the Arts and Crafts era, gives a genuine sense of arrival, and of a house that has been cherished rather than merely maintained.

Step through the front door and the quality continues. The reception hall alone tells you what you're dealing with: original oak flooring underfoot and panelled oak doors throughout. Three separate fireplaces, in the hall, the sitting room and the study, along with exposed ceiling beams, root the home firmly in its period.

The reception rooms, dining room, sitting room and adjoining reception area, are where this house really earns its keep. Deep bay windows flood each room with light and frame views out over the gardens, while the proportions throughout, hallways, bedrooms, living spaces, reflect an era when rooms were built generously and never as an afterthought. The kitchen strikes a lovely balance: hand-painted oak cabinetry and slate flooring that nod to the house's age, paired with everything a busy family kitchen needs today.

Outside is where this one moves from lovely to exceptional. The plot has been thoughtfully landscaped and matured over the years, offering genuine privacy and at its heart, a heated outdoor swimming pool, ready for summer entertaining or simply making the most of a rare and substantial garden so close to central Purley. The gardens are secluded and mature and apart from the swimming pool, have both lawn and patio area.

Character homes of this calibre, period pedigree, scale, a pool, and one of the area's most sought-after roads, don't come up often. This is a rare chance to own a piece of West Purley's architectural heritage, beautifully lived-in and ready for its next family.

“My House My Home”

After owning a small character Victorian property, we found the appeal of Ardross’s style and quality irresistible and extremely suitable for us to bring up our young family, who went on to attend prep, junior and senior schools nearby. During the considerable time living here, we embarked on many improvements which we like to think added to the inherent quality of the property. We also enjoyed designing the garden and gradually stocking it with most of the mature trees, plants and shrubs one can see now.

London Borough of Sutton Council Tax Band G

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