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" THE PROPERTY Nestled on a generous plot boasting a valley view to the front, this imposing Edwardian family home is bursting with character throughout, and harmonizes timeless elegance with exceptional living and entertaining space.

Stepping into the residence, you are greeted by a spacious hallway, adorned with elegant parquet flooring, high ceilings and characterful beams, setting a tone of timeless sophistication. The ground floor offers an abundance of living space, featuring two generously proportioned reception rooms that serve as perfect settings for entertaining guests and large family gatherings. Both rooms benefit from large bay windows and a covered seating area where you can admire the views . A quaint study sits to the rear off of the dining room. There is a sizeable breakfast room and kitchen, which benefits from plenty of base and wall mounted units, a gas hob and integrated double oven, and a handy utility room sits to the side. A cloakroom with W C and basin complete the ground floor. A turned staircase rises to the first floor, where five double bedrooms await, one of which benefitting from an ensuite shower room. The principle bedroom is generous in size, with fitted wardrobes and a lovely bay window overlooking the garden. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, comprising a bath, W C, basin, and bidet, alongside an additional W C.

To the front of the property, a paved pathway leads you to the large lawn which enjoys lovely views and a good degree of privacy from the mature hedging. The rear garden is terraced, and enveloped by a natural canopy of trees creating a peaceful sanctuary for all the family to enjoy. There is off street parking enough for 1 2 cars behind an iron gate, as well as a tandem garage which benefits from electricity, water and lighting.?

THE LOCATION 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. Woodcote Medical is just 0.2 of a mile away.

Transport
Purley station is about 0.6 miles away and 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.? "