Welcome to 237 Coulsdon Road, Croydon, a cozy and compact detached type home with 3 bed in the CR5 1EN area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This classic property was built
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £312,650 and a rental potential of £2,032 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Mar 14, 2011. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"AN EXCEPTIONALLY WELL-PRESENTED THREE BEDROOMED FAMILY HOME BUILT IN THE POPULAR "TUDOR" STYLE AND LOCATED WITHIN JUST A FEW HUNDRED YARDS OF COULSDON COMMON.
ENCLOSED PORCH * ENTRANCE HALLWAY * HALL CLOAKROOM * LIVING ROOM * 17'3" x 13'4" OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN/DINER * THREE FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS * FOUR-PIECE FAMILY BATHROOM * GATED DRIVEWAY & GARDEN FORECOURT * DETACHED GARAGE * REAR GARDEN *
The Agent's Opinion:
Constructed in the ever-popular and attractive mock "Tudor" style design, this Family Home displays an exceptionally well presented and contemporary style interior design finish!
The "Tudor" exterior incorporates painted rendered elevations, relieved by a black timber facade, in addition to some tile-hanging and exposed brickwork. This is further complemented by casement windows with "Georgian" style fanlights and a port-hole window.
The accommodation inside has an appealing and un-typical layout as well as a high standard modern finish. The welcoming Reception Hallway is presented with a cream polished marble floor covering continued throughout the Hall Cloakroom and into an open-plan Kitchen/Diner, whilst the double aspect Living Room enjoys a solid oak floor; carpets are fitted throughout the First Floor and stairwell. The Kitchen/Diner is a particular feature, measuring 17'3" x 13'4", promoting both family life and hospitality with 6'6" wide double glazed doors opening out onto timber decking and the Rear Garden. Other benefits include: gas central heating powered by a boiler installed in January this year; sealed unit double glazing; a detached garage; and a gated driveway to the front of the house for off street parking.
Location Map:
Situation and Local Amenities:
The property is situated within just a few hundred yards' walk from Coulsdon Common and about half a mile from Old Coulsdon's Village centre. The Common's green open spaces and woodland surroundings are owned and maintained by the Corporation of London. The area is renowned for popular open spaces nearby, including: The Farthing Downs; Happy Valley; and Coulsdon and Kenley Commons.
Local amenities in the Village include: a parade of shops; the "Tudor Rose" restaurant and public house; various churches; Grange Park Recreation Ground; doctors' and dentists' practices; and some members' clubs. The Parade offers, amongst other shops, a general grocery store, a chemist, and a sub-Post Office, whilst more locally, "Lacey Parade" hosts another selection of shops.
For more comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities, local 'bus services connect neighbouring towns including Caterham, Purley and Croydon town centre. Coulsdon South railway station is within two miles, providing regular services into central London via East Croydon, as well as the Sussex Coast via Redhill and Gatwick Airport. The M23/M25 network is within about four miles.
The accommodation in more detail comprises:
Enclosed Entrance Porch: sealed unit double glazed enclosure with multi-point locking system, L.E.D. lighting, tiled floor covering, varnished glazed panelled entrance door opens to:
Entrance Hallway 14'6" x 5'8" (4.42m x 1.73m): with a polished tiled marble floor covering, recessed spotlights to the ceiling, understairs cupboard housing the electricity and gas meters and consumer unit with both powered light and natural light from a double glazed window, radiator, supplementary electric panel heater.
Hall Cloakroom: low level w.c., wash basin with tiled splashback surround in matching polished marble tiles, extractor fan, recessed spotlights to the ceiling.
Living Room
(Front) 11'5" x 13'10" (3.48m x 4.22m): a double aspect room. Double glazed windows to the front aspect with "Georgian" style fan lights and a leaded light frosted port-hole window to the side, coved ceiling, recessed spotlights to the ceiling, recess hosting a contemporary design pebble fireplace incorporating an electric heater, solid oak floorboards, varnished skirting boards, and multi-pane pine glazed panelled door.
Open-plan Kitchen/Diner (Rear) overall 17'3" x 13'4" (5.26m x 4.06m):
Panning the full width of the house and with a double aspect, the Kitchen/Diner is a particular feature of this family home, promoting an ideal setting for both family life and hospitality. Comprising:
Dining Area 10'5" x 13'3" (3.18m x 4.04m): recessed spotlights to the ceiling, panelled radiator, multi-pane glazed pine panelled door, double glazed twin doors open out onto timber decking patio area and rear garden, continued polished marble tiled floor covering.
Kitchen 6'3" x 13'4" (1.9m x 4.06m): enjoying a double aspect with a double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and to the side. Fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base level units in a contemporary cream gloss flush door finish with brushed stainless steel door furniture including various sliding drawers and storage cupboards, laminated worktops with a tiled splashback surround incorporating a one and a half bowl, single drainer, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, five ring gas hob with stainless steel/glass canopied cookerhood over. The integrated appliances include a fan assisted oven/grill, 'fridge, and freezer. Space and plumbing for washing machine, wall mounted Potterton Gold Combi HE gas central heating boiler (installed in January 2011), continued polished marble tiled floor covering.
The Floorplan
The First Floor Accommodation
Landing 11'2" x 5'8" including the stairwell area (3.4m x 1.73m): original stained glass leaded light window providing a large pool of natural light to a spacious landing area, blue L.E.D. lighting to the carpeted stairwell area, varnished pine newel posts, balustrades and handrails, loft hatch access, recessed spotlights to the ceiling, power points.
Bedroom One (Front) 11'1" x 13'10" (3.38m x 4.22m): double glazed window to the front aspect with "Georgian" style fan lights, radiator, pine panelled door.
Bedroom Two (Rear) 9'11" x 13'6" (3.02m x 4.11m): double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, radiator, pine panelled door.
Bedroom Three (Rear) 6'11" x 8'10" (2.11m x 2.69m): double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, radiator, telephone point, pine panelled door.
Bathroom: a re-modelled four-piece suite comprising a corner bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, wash basin with mixer tap set into vanity storage unit, low level w.c., separate corner shower cubicle with thermostatic shower mixer, tiled walls and floor covering, automatic recessed spotlights to the ceiling, three frosted double glazed windows to the front and side aspect, supplementary extractor fan, heated towel rail.
Outside
Front: the garden incorporates a walled and gated forecourt which is mainly block paved providing space for two vehicles, exterior L.E.D. lighting, shaped shrubbery bed area.
Rear: enjoying a level plot, laid for ease of maintenance with a combination of paved patio and timber decking and grassed lawned areas, enclosed to the boundaries with close boarded fencing, exterior L.E.D. lighting, water feature, outside water tap, gated side access to the front.
Detached Garage: with "up 'n' over" garage door, power and light, double glazed flank window, personal door into 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."
262 sqm plot
