Rydons Lane, Coulsdon, CR5

It’s not often a home like this comes to the market. Set back from the lane, a highly regarded country-style lane in Coulsdon, this large detached chalet bungalow offers 2,262 sq ft (210 sq m) of accommodation on a plot of approximately 1.25 acres.

For anyone who has been searching for genuine space, whether for a growing family, a busy household of dogs, or simply room to breathe, this is one to see.

The house has been much loved but now needs some modernisation, which gives the next owner a wonderful chance to shape it around the way they want to live.

You arrive at a bright entrance hall that sets the tone for the rest of the house. The double aspect sitting room is a lovely, light space, with windows to the front and double doors opening straight out to the garden, so in the warmer months the inside and outside flow naturally together.

The L-shaped kitchen/dining room is the real heart of the ground floor. It’s a great size and is ready to be fitted, so you can design the kitchen you’ve always wanted rather than inheriting someone else’s. Leading from it are a storage room, a utility room and a bathroom, which together make the practical side of family life (muddy boots, wet dogs and all) much easier to manage. Also on the ground floor is a large double bedroom with its own en-suite, ideal for guests, a teenager wanting their own space, or relatives who would prefer to avoid the stairs. This could also be used as an additional reception room.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a generous room with an en-suite of its own. Two further bedrooms and a separate WC complete the first floor.

Outside is where this property really stands apart. To the front, the house sits well back behind a driveway with parking and a garage. To the rear, a patio leads onto a substantial lawn that stretches away from the house.

At the far end of the garden is a kennel block with six kennels, its own kitchen area and a WC. It’s a ready-made setup for dog owners, breeders or anyone with a working or rescue dog background, and could equally suit other uses, subject to any necessary consents.

In all, the plot measures approximately 1.25 acres, which is a remarkable amount of land so close to the village and everyday amenities.

Homes with this combination of space, setting and potential are rarely available in Coulsdon, and we would recommend an early viewing to appreciate everything on offer here.

London Borough of Croydon Council Tax Band G

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