Welcome to 24 Keston Avenue, Croydon, a cozy and compact semi-detached type home with 3 bed in the CR5 1HL 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 £344,500 and a rental potential of £2,239 per month,
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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 Oct 27, 2010. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"AN EXTENDED "TUDOR" STYLE THREE BEDROOMED SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOME WITH A LARGE SOUTHERLY REAR GARDEN LOCATED JUST 500 YARDS FROM THE HEART OF OLD COULSDON VILLAGE.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY * HALL CLOAKROOM * LIVING ROOM * FAMILY ROOM * EXTENDED 'L' SHAPED OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN/DINER AND UTILITY AREA * THREE FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS (ONE WITH A DRESSING ROOM) * BATHROOM * GARAGE * 100FT LEVEL SOUTHERLY REAR GARDEN * VACANT POSSESSION - NO ONWARD "CHAIN" *
The Agent's Opinion:
This represents a golden opportunity for those buyers who want to acquire a spacious family home which requires some renovation. The house has a "Tudor" style appearance on the outside with a timber-clad facade and gabled elevations to both the front and flank walls.
The property has undergone extension to the rear to provide a generous 'L' shaped open-plan family-friendly space, comprising a Kitchen/Diner and Utility Area. In addition, the first floor has been extended to include a new third Bedroom with Dressing Room.
Enjoying a level southerly aspect, the rear garden is a particular feature, extending some 100' (30m) in length to the rear boundary. There is also a detached garage.
Location Map:
Situation and local Amenities:
Keston Avenue is a residential road situated off Coulsdon Road (B2030) and the property is situated within a mere 500 yards walk from Old Coulsdon's Village centre, on the southern side of the road. Amenities in the village include: Grange Park; Bradmore Green and Pond; the village shops; various churches; a public Library; the Tudor Rose Restaurant and Public House; and various members' sports clubs, including the 18-hole Coulsdon Manor Golf Course. The parade of shops includes a sub-Post Office and general grocery store.
For more comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities, local 'bus services connect the neighbouring towns of Caterham, Purley, and central Croydon. Coulsdon South railway station is within two miles and provides regular services into central London via East Croydon, as well as the Sussex coast via Redhill and Gatwick Airport. The M23/M25 network is approximately 4 miles to the south.
There are several areas of open countryside nearby including the protected Farthing Downs and New Hill, Coulsdon and Kenley Commons and Rydon's Wood, to name just a few.
The accommodation in more detail comprises:
Recessed Entrance Porch: quarry tiled floor covering, leading to:
Entrance Hallway 6'7" x 13'2" (2.01m x 4.01m): stained glass hardwood entrance door, twin stained glass leaded light windows to each side, understairs cupboard housing metres and consumer unit, picture rail, radiator, power points, central heating thermostat.
Hall Cloakroom: recessed spotlight to the ceiling, low level w.c., wash basin, tiled walls, frosted flank window.
Living Room
(Front) 12'0" x 12'0" maximum
(3.66m x 3.66m): angled bay window to the front aspect with sealed unit double glazed windows with square leaded lights in a hardwood frame and sill, picture rail, tiled fireplace with a varnished wooden surround, single radiator, telephone point.
A 5'6" wide square archway opens from the Living Room into the Family Room:
Family Room
(Rear) 12'1" x 12'6" (3.68m x 3.81m): doorway through to the Entrance Hallway, picture rail, tiled fireplace hearth and surround, television aerial point, single radiator.
Twin multi-pane glazed panelled doors with bevelled edge glass open into:
Kitchen/Diner, an extended 'L' shaped open-plan space measuring 17'6" x 12'3" (5.33m x 3.73m) overall and comprising:
Kitchen Area 7'11" x 10'0" (2.41m x 3.05m): fitted with a range of wall and base level units in a white square panelled door-front finish with complementary stainless steel door furniture comprising various sliding drawers and storage cupboards, open display racks, laminated worktops and tiled splashback surrounds. Inset one and a half bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, inset four-ring gas hob with fan-assisted oven beneath and cookerhood above, a 6'0" wide sealed unit double glazed window towards the southerly rear garden, vinyl floor covering, wall mounted Potterton "Netaheat Profile" gas central heating boiler. A 7'11" wide arch opens into the Dining Area.
Dining Area 8'8" x 9'0" (2.64m x 2.74m): a particularly bright and airy space having a sealed unit double glazed Velux skylight to the vaulted ceiling, 6'2" wide sealed unit double glazed twin casement doors with diamond leaded lights opening onto the patio and southerly rear garden and twin glazed panelled doors from the Family Room.
Utility Area 9'4" 6'5" (2.84m 1.96m): further fitted wall and base level units in a matching white square panelled door-front finish with complementary stainless steel door furniture comprising sliding drawers and storage cupboards, space and plumbing for washing machine, dishwasher or dryer, sealed unit double glazed flank window, continued vinyl floor covering.
The Floorplan:
The First Floor Accommodation:
Landing: picture rail, sealed unit double glazed flank window, loft hatch access with pull down ladder, power point.
Bedroom One (Front) 12'1" x 12'0" maximum
(3.68m x 3.66m): sealed unit double glazed window with square leaded lights in a hardwood frame and sill to the front aspect, single radiator, power points, tiled fireplace, panelled door.
Bedroom Two (Rear) 12'5" x 10'6" (3.78m x 3.2m): picture rail, sealed unit double glazed window overlooking the Rear Garden, tiled fireplace, airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, panelled door, single radiator, television point.
Bedroom Three and Dressing Room
(Rear): a doorway leads from the Landing to the original third bedroom which now serves as a Dressing Room. The Dressing Room leads through to the extension which serves as the new Bedroom Three.
Dressing Room 8'0" x 7'6" (2.44m x 2.29m): picture rail, panelled door, sealed unit double glazed flank window, single radiator, power points, an open archway leads through to the new Bedroom Three.
Bedroom Three 8'0" x 10'2" (2.44m x 3.1m): a double aspect room with sealed unit double glazed window overlooking the Rear Garden and a sealed unit double glazed window to the side, picture rail, single radiator.
Bathroom: a pressed steel enamelled panelled bath with mixer tap, hand-held shower attachment and separate thermostatic shower mixer over with folding glass shower screen, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap set into vanity storage unit, low level w.c., "ladder style" heated towel rail, secondary glazed frosted window with square leaded lights to the front aspect plus extractor fan, tiled walls and floor covering, single radiator, panelled door.
Outside:
Front: the front of the house is approached by an enclosed garden forecourt which is mainly laid to lawn with hedgerows and shrubbery towards the boundaries. A concrete driveway provides a shared right of way leading up to:
Detached Single Garage 8'11" x 16'2" (2.72m x 4.93m): with "up 'n' over" door.
Rear: the rear garden is a particular feature, measuring approximately 100 feet in length and enjoying a level southerly aspect. A patio area immediately adjoins the back of the house with the remaining garden laid to lawn beyond. An abundance of mature shrubs and hedgerows towards the boundaries together with close-boarded fencing provides for plenty of privacy.
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."
365 sqm plot
