4 Bed Detached House For Sale

THE PROPERTY A superb opportunity to acquire this detached family home, occupying a plot of 0.9 of an acre within the confines of the private and prestigious Webb Estate. A comfortable family home since the mid 1950's, the house has been well looked after and oozes potential to extend or re-develop if desired, subject to the usual consents.

A charming home with many character features, Meadow Dale offers a family the superb opportunity of securing a detached property of a generous plot approaching one acre. The property has been well cared for and needs no more than a little updating in places to bring this in line with modern tastes. However, for the more ambitious, there is also tremendous potential to either extend or redevelop in order to create one's dream home (subject to planning permission and consent). The property currently comprises four bedrooms of which the principal features a large dressing room and en-suite bathroom. On the ground floor, there is a large lounge, dining room and snug, all of which overlook the garden to the side. The kitchen/breakfast room is a double aspect room and is fitted with modern cabinetry and work tops. There is a cloakroom and integral access to the garage with basement below.

Outside, the house is well set back from the road and is approached via a gravel driveway with feature turning circle. There is a large level lawn to the side leading to further garden interspersed by mature trees to the rear.  

LOCATION The Webb Estate was conceived and constructed by William Webb who acquired the land in 1888. When Croydon Municipal Tramways reached Purley in 1901, the Estate was finally within commuting distance of London, bringing his vision a 'garden suburb for city men' one step closer. The Estate is now a designated conservation area and has maintained its tranquillity and character for over a century.

Education
Purley and the surrounding areas are well known for their very good choice of reputable schools including Margaret Roper Catholic, St. Nicholas, Christ Church and Beaumont at primary level and preparatory schools to include Cumnor House, St. David's and Laleham Lea. At senior level there is John Fisher, Riddlesdown Collegiate and Woodcote and private sector senior schools in the area include Whitgift, Trinity, Old Palace and Croydon High. Local Grammar schools include Wallington County, Wallington Girls and Wilsons Boys.

Sports & Leisure
There are numerous facilities in the area including Purley Sports Club with its squash, cricket and tennis courts and there are two golf courses in Purley as well as a number of individual tennis and bowls clubs. There are also plenty of opportunities to relax and socialise in the many local restaurants and cafes.

Transport
Purley station provides rail services to London Bridge (from 25 minutes), London Victoria (from 24 minutes) and Gatwick (from 26 minutes) whilst Riddlesdown and Reedham will get you to London Bridge from 23 & 32 minutes and Victoria from 26 & 37 minutes respectively. Numerous bus services provide transport to all the surrounding and the M25/M23 intersection at Hooley is approximately 4-5 miles away. Gatwick and Heathrow Airports are within about 30 and 60 minutes drive respectively. 

MATERIAL INFORMATION MATERIAL INFORMATION: Part B

PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION TYPE: Brick

MAINS ELECTRICITY: Yes - British Gas
MAINS GAS: Yes - British Gas
MAINS WATER: Yes - SES Water
MAINS DRAINS & SEWERAGE: SES Water

HEATING FUEL: Gas
HEATING TYPE: Radiators
AIR CONDITIONING: No

PARKING: Private driveway and garage
EV CHARGING: No
BROADBAND: Fibre to premises - BT

MATERIAL INFORMATION: Part C

RESTRICTIONS/RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS: Conservation area - Webb Estate
RIGHTS & EASEMENTS: N/A
FLOOD RISK: Very low

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COALFIELD/MINING AREA: No
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