Welcome to 65 Taunton Lane, Croydon, a cozy and compact detached type home with 3 bed in the CR5 1SH 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
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £214,500 and a rental potential of £1,394 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 Apr 13, 2011. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"A DETACHED CHALET STYLE FAMILY HOME WITH A 34' DOUBLE RECEPTION ROOM IN A QUIET AND TRANQUIL "COUNTRY LANE" SETTING JUST
THREE QUARTERS OF A MILE FROM THE HEART OF OLD COULSDON VILLAGE.
RECEPTION HALLWAY * STUNNING 34' DOUBLE RECEPTION ROOM WITH PARTLY VAULTED CEILING, EXPOSED TIMBERS AND MULTI-BURNER STOVE * KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM * UTILITY ROOM * CLOAKROOM * MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE BATHROOM * TWO FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS * FOUR-PIECE FAMILY BATHROOM * DETACHED GARAGE & DRIVEWAY PARKING * LEVEL REAR GARDENS IN EXCESS OF 100' *
The Agent's Opinion:
This is a real "hospitality home" offering more than meets the eye - the greatest highlight of which is the extended Living Room and Dining Room, arranged open-plan and measuring 34' in overall depth! The extended area has an "ecclesiastical" feel with a 10'4" high vaulted ceiling and an abundance of natural light from twinned 7'0" tall leaded light windows from the ground level, Velux skylight windows, and twin doors opening out onto the sun-set terrace and rear garden. There are also two multi-burner stoves and a varnished pine herringbone pattern parquet floor.
The First Floor of this detached "Chalet" style Family Home has been thoughtfully adapted to incorporate a Master Bedroom suite with a balcony overlooking the delightful rear garden as well as an en-suite Bathroom with a Jacuzzi style bath.
The remaining accommodation includes: a practical Kitchen/Breakfast Room; a separate Utility Room and cloakroom; two further double bedrooms; and a four-piece family bathroom suite. Outside, the property offers a pleasantly secluded and level rear garden; to the front, the deep forecourt offers plenty of driveway space for several vehicles as well as a detached Garage.
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Situation and Local Amenities:
This Chalet Bungalow enjoys an ideal and pleasantly semi-rural setting, off the "beaten track" in a "country lane nook", on a level plot just three-quarters of a mile from the centre of the Village.
Local amenities within a one-mile radius 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. The shops include a general grocery store and a sub-Post Office. More locally, the Lacey Parade and the Taunton Lane Parade of shops provides chemists and newsagents. For more comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities, local 'bus services connect the neighbouring towns of Caterham, Purley and Croydon, whilst Coulsdon South railway station (about two miles away) has regular services into central London via East Croydon, as well as the Sussex coast via Redhill and Gatwick Airport. The M23/M25 network is also approximately four miles to the south.
Old Coulsdon is well served by schools for all ages, including Keston Primary School and Coulsdon Church of England School, both within half a mile. Local countryside walks include Coulsdon and Kenley Commons and the Farthing Downs and New Hill.
The accommodation in more detail comprises:
Reception Hallway slightly 'L'-shaped and measuring 16'8" (5.08m) in depth x 9'4" maximum
(2.84m): stripped and varnished herringbone pattern parquet floor covering, glazed panelled entrance door with multi-point locks, radiator, meter cupboards, understairs storage cupboard.
Extended Double Reception Room, measuring 34'0" in overall depth (10.36m) and comprising:
Dining Room 16'0" x 14'2" (4.88m x 4.32m): exposed timber beams to the ceiling, double glazed twin flank windows with square leaded lights, brick fireplace surround with stone hearth and inset cast iron multi-burner stove, herringbone pattern stripped and varnished parquet floor covering, serving hatch to the Kitchen/Breakfast Room, stripped and varnished panelled door with Suffolk latch.
A 7'5" square archway opens into the extended Living Room
Extended Living Room 17'0" x 13'10" (5.18m x 4.22m) with a stunning 10'4" (3.15m) high vaulted ceiling: a double aspect room with an "ecclesiastical" feel having an abundance of natural light from twinned 7'0" tall ground level windows and twin windows and doors opening out onto a sun-set terrace and rear garden; all double glazed with square leaded lights. The attractive vaulted ceiling has exposed timber beams and more natural light from two Velux windows. The rear wall has exposed brickwork and hosts a cast iron multi-burner stove on a stone hearth and the stripped and varnished herringbone pattern parquet floor covering continues throughout.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 14'7" x 11'10" maximum
(4.44m x 3.61m): exposed timber beams to the ceiling, double glazed windows with square leaded lights overlooking the rear garden.
Fitted with a range of wall and base level units in an oak panelled door finish, including sliding drawers and storage cupboards, various open display-shelves, wicker basket drawers and a wine rack. Tiled worktops and splashback surrounds, inset Butler sink with mixer tap, inset four ring gas hob with canopied cookerhood over, integrated Whirlpool double oven/grill, space and plumbing for dishwasher, fully integrated 'fridge and freezer, tiled floor covering, radiator, telephone point. A glazed panelled door opens to:
Separate Utility Room 10'1" x 3'1" (3.07m x 0.94m): polycarbonate pitched roof covering, frosted double glazed flank window and a glazed panelled door opening onto the rear garden, both with square leaded lights. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer, worktop with inset sink and mixer tap, tiled floor covering, stripped and stained twin doors open to:-
Cloakroom: low level w.c. with concealed cistern, radiator, frosted double glazed window, tiled floor covering.
The Floorplan
From the Reception Hallway:
Bedroom Two (Front Right) 12'4" x 12'6" (3.76m x3.81m): double glazed window with square leaded lights to the front aspect, stripped and varnished herringbone pattern parquet floor covering, stripped and varnished panelled door with Suffolk latch, radiator.
Bedroom Three (Front Left) 10'11" x 12'10" (3.33m x 3.91m): double glazed window with square leaded lights to the front aspect, stripped and stained panelled door with Suffolk latch, stripped and varnished pine herringbone pattern parquet floor, fitted wardrobe cupboard, radiator.
Four-piece Family Bathroom Suite: comprising a 3'0" x 4'5" shower enclosure behind a glass-block wall with a Triton Cara electric shower unit, recessed spot lights and double glazed frosted flank window, separate acrylic panelled bath with "Victorian" style mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, low level w.c.. Partly tiled walls, electric shaver light and point, stripped and varnished herringbone pattern parquet floor covering, airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder with immersion heater, stripped and varnished panelled door with Suffolk latch, frosted double glazed flank window with square leaded lights.
The First Floor Accommodation:
Landing: stripped and varnished balustrade to stairs, double glazed Velux window with square leaded lights, smoke detector alarm, stripped and varnished panelled door with Suffolk latch opens to:-
Master Bedroom 15'11" x 13'3" (4.57m x 4.04m) maximum including the eaves recess: double glazed window and a glazed panelled door opens to a small balcony enjoying views over the rear garden, varnished wooden floor, eaves storage and wardrobe cupboards with stripped and varnished panelled doors, two double radiators, stripped and varnished panelled door with Suffolk latch opens to:
En-Suite Bathroom: luxury corner bath with "Airbath International" spa bath with "Victorian" style mixer tap and hand held attachment, tiled splashback surrounds, pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback, shaver light and point, low level w.c., double glazed Velux window with square leaded lights and supplementary extractor fan.
Outside:
Front: the front of the house is set back from the road with a detached garage and gravel driveway providing ample off street parking.
The Rear Garden is a particular feature of this home, enjoying a generous, level, secluded plot with plenty of space to promote hospitality.
The garden is 'L'-shaped and arranged in distinct areas of lawn and paving, all punctuated by rustic split-post-and-rail wood fencing and a variety of mature and established shrubs and hedgerows. Immediately adjoining the back of the house is a sun-set terrace area with coloured paving which is accessed from both the Living Room and the Utility Room.
Beyond the sun-set terrace, the main garden area is laid to lawn with a further paved patio area hosting a garden summerhouse with glazed panelled door and an oriel bay, a brick-built barbecue, and garden greenhouse. Purpose-built log store, outside power supply and lighting and water tap.
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
787 sqm plot
