Welcome to 42 Caterham Drive, Croydon, a cozy and compact semi-detached type home with 5 bed in the CR5 1JH area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This classic property was built
in a neighborhood known for its allure and prestige.
This home stands out for its value and character -
with a market valuation of £858,000 and a rental potential of £5,577 per month,
,
it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Jan 27, 2012. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"A THOUGHTFULLY AND IMMACULATELY PRESENTED FIVE BEDROOMED FAMILY HOME WITH SUBSTANTIAL LIVING SPACE INCLUDING TWO GOOD SIZED RECEPTION ROOMS, A "SHAKER" STYLE KITCHEN, A CONSERVATORY, ENJOYING SOUTH WESTERLY GARDENS AND LOCATED IN A TREE-LINED NO-THROUGH ROAD WITH BRIDLE PATH WALKS CLOSE-BY.
ENTRANCE PORCH * ENTRANCE HALLWAY * LOUNGE/DINING ROOM * FAMILY ROOM * KITCHEN * CONSERVATORY * SHOWER ROOM * FIVE BEDROOMS * WALK-IN WARDROBE TO MASTER BEDROOM * FAMILY BATHROOM * 18' GARAGE * LARGE PARKING AREA ON DRIVEWAY * LANDSCAPED GARDEN *
The Agent's Opinion:
This double-fronted, five bedroomed family home has been thoughtfully extended and tastefully decorated. The ground floor accommodation is most impressive and versatile, fitting for modern family life! The extended living space includes a lounge/dining room, measuring 24'8" x 10'2", as well as a separate family room, measuring 16'3" x 11'7", and an attractive "Shaker" style Kitchen which includes a Belling "Range" style cooker incorporating a 7-burner hob and double oven.
A particular feature is the rear garden, enjoying a pleasant and secluded south westerly aspect, landscaped to incorporate two lawned areas and a wooden decked area immediately adjoining the back of the house with inset lighting. Other benefits of this well-presented house include gas central heating, sealed unit double glazing, and a driveway providing plenty of space for off street parking.
The Local Bridle Path Walks, Woodland and Coulsdon Common
Situation and Local Amenities:
The location of this property is a particular feature, enjoying a much favoured semi-rural setting within Old Coulsdon Village. Caterham Drive is a no-through road in the valley of Old Coulsdon. This particular property is on the southern side of Caterham Drive which enjoys a mainly level plot with a pleasantly secluded south westerly rear garden. The area enjoys several areas of open spaces nearby including Coulsdon & Kenley Commons and the Farthing Downs.
For convenience, there is also a local "hopper" 'bus service connecting Old Coulsdon's Village centre where a variety of local shops and services are available including a sub-Post Office and general grocery store. Further 'bus services connect the neighbouring towns of Caterham, Coulsdon, and central Croydon. Coulsdon South railway station is within two miles providing regular services to central London via East Croydon and to the Sussex Coast via Gatwick Airport and Redhill. The area is well served by local schools for all ages.
The accommodation in more detail comprises:
Entrance Porch: double glazed door opens into the porch. A further door opens into:
Entrance Hallway 12'9" x 5'7" (3.89m x 1.7m): double glazed window to the front, staircase to the first floor, understairs cupboard, radiator, mains wired smoke alarm, tiled flooring.
Family Room 16'3" x 11'7" (4.95m x 3.53m): double glazed window to the front aspect, coved ceiling, television aerial point, telephone point, radiator.
Lounge/Dining Room 24'8" x 10'2" (7.52m x 3.1m): double glazed window to the front aspect, double doors open to the Conservatory, coved ceiling, feature fireplace, radiator.
Conservatory 12'5" x 9'8" (3.78m x 2.95m): double glazed windows and doors fitted with blinds (which are to remain) under a pitched polycarbonate roof covering, skylight window, French doors open onto a decked patio, television aerial point, telephone point, wood effect flooring.
Kitchen 14'8" x 8'6" (4.47m x 2.59m): two double glazed windows, double glazed door opens into the delightful south-westerly rear garden.
The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base level units in a 'Shaker' style lemon coloured door front finish to include various sliding drawers and storage cupboards and complementary worktops with tiled splashback surrounds and incorporating a one and a half bowl, sink unit with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, space for a 'Range' style cooker presently housing a Belling cooker, incorporating a 7-burner hob and double oven, space and plumbing for a washing machine, space for a full height 'fridge/freezer, tiled flooring.
Shower Room: double glazed frosted window to the side aspect, fitted with a white suite comprising a one and a half size shower cubicle with a power shower fitment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., tiled splashback surrounds, tiled floor, radiator.
The Floorplan:
First Floor Accommodation
Landing: double glazed window to the front aspect, mains wired smoke alarm, staircase to the Master Bedroom.
Bedroom Two 13'4" x 11'8" (4.06m x 3.56m) maximum: double glazed window to the front aspect, coved ceiling, radiator.
Bedroom Three 12'6" x 9'9" (3.81m x 2.97m): double glazed window to the rear aspect, coved ceiling, radiator in a decorative grille.
Bedroom Four 12'2" x 9'9" (3.71m x 2.97m): double glazed window to the front aspect, coved ceiling, radiator in a decorative grille.
Bedroom Five 11'8" x 8'10" (3.56m x 2.69m): double glazed window to the rear aspect, coved ceiling, television aerial point, telephone point, radiator.
Family Bathroom: double glazed window to the rear aspect, airing cupboard housing hot water tank, fitted with a white suite comprising an 'Air' panelled bath with power shower and mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., tiled surrounds.
Second Floor Accommodation
Master Bedroom 14'3" x 14'5" (4.34m x 4.39m): a double aspect room with two double glazed windows to the rear aspect and a skylight window to the front, spotlights to the ceiling, television aerial point, mains wired smoke alarm, radiator. A door leads in to:
Walk-in Wardrobe 11'2" x 6'8" (3.4m x 2.03m): skylight window to the front aspect, eaves storage cupboards, power and light.
Outside:
Front: the front garden has been landscaped to provide off road parking for several vehicles. Flowerbed borders. Side access to the rear.
Garage 18'2" x 11'8" (5.54m x 3.56m): with an "up 'n' over" door, power supply and light, pedestrian door to the rear.
Rear Garden: a secluded south westerly garden extending to approximately 60' in length and slightly tapering to the rear. A wooden decked area immediately adjoins the back of the house with inset lighting. The garden has been landscaped with two lawned areas and flowerbed borders. Garden shed and small treehouse to the rear of the garden.
The Energy Performance Certificate: A detailed Report of the property's Energy Performance Rating is available for prospective buyers to inspect. This Report indicates the property's energy use per square metre of floor area, its energy efficiency based upon fuel costs, and its environmental impact based on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property."
Tax band F
