Pampisford Road, South Croydon, CR2

Guide Price £350,000 to £375,000

Property

Set within a private gated development on Pampisford Road, this very large two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment offers a lot of space. It sits on the second floor. A central entrance hall connects every room and has a built-in storage cupboard. The reception and dining room is the main living space. It has room for a full lounge setting and a dining table, and it is well suited to entertaining or relaxing. The separate kitchen has a roof light that brings in natural daylight, plenty of worktop and cupboard space, an integrated hob and a double sink. The principal bedroom is a generous double with a window letting in good light, and it has its own en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is also a well-proportioned double. It has a roof light and useful eaves storage, so it would work well as a guest room, nursery or home office. A family bathroom with a full-size bath completes the accommodation. Outside, the apartment comes with off-street parking inside the secure gated grounds. This is an ideal home for first-time buyers, downsizers or anyone wanting space and security close to London.

Transport

The property has excellent rail links into central London from several nearby stations. Purley Oaks is the closest station. Southern trains run direct to London Bridge in around 22 to 25 minutes and to London Victoria in around 29 minutes, with roughly four trains an hour in each direction off-peak. Purley station is also close by. Its fastest trains reach London Victoria and London Bridge in about 21 to 22 minutes, and it is served by both Southern and Thameslink, giving direct access to the City. South Croydon station is also within easy reach. East Croydon is a short trip away and offers some of the most frequent services in south London, as well as fast connections to Gatwick Airport and Brighton. Several bus routes run along Pampisford Road into Croydon town centre and Purley. Drivers have quick access to the A23 and A235 and good routes to the M25.

Schools

Families have a wide choice of well-regarded schools nearby. For primary education, the closest include Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School, which is rated Good by Ofsted and is on Pampisford Road itself; Purley Oaks Primary School; and Christ Church CofE Primary School in Purley. At secondary level, Harris Academy Purley is rated Good and is just a short walk away on Kendra Hall Road. Coombe Wood School is also rated Good, and Riddlesdown Collegiate in Purley is rated Outstanding. The area is particularly well known for its independent schools, including Whitgift School, Trinity School, Croydon High School, Old Palace of John Whitgift School and Cumnor House School.

Local Amenities

This part of South Croydon combines leafy residential surroundings with excellent amenities close by. South End, Croydon’s well-known restaurant quarter, has a wide range of independent restaurants, cafés and bars serving cuisines from around the world. Purley’s high street is close by for everyday shopping. The Purley Way retail parks have major supermarkets and big-name stores. Croydon town centre adds further shopping, dining and entertainment, including the Fairfield Halls arts venue. For outdoor space, Lloyd Park, Croham Hurst woods, Haling Grove and the South Croydon Recreation Ground are all within easy reach. Golfers are well served by nearby clubs such as Croham Hurst, Purley Downs and Woodcote Park.

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EPC - Rating - C

Council Tax - Band D - Croydon Council