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Situated on the doorstep of a large and thriving commercial
centre this double fronted house is relieved by wide bay windows in
an attractive leaded light design. The tile hung and rendered
elevations are characteristic of inter war houses built on tree
lined avenues in suburban settings. Having not changed hands for
over half a century the architectural features of the Arts & Crafts
period are in abundance. This family residence was built to a very
high specification. The original builder of the entire row of
houses is thought to have lived in this house and the plot is one
of the largest ones along the road.
From the front garden a large pillared and open porch forms the
entrance to the house where the front door opens into a beautiful
oak paneled entrance hall with polished oak flooring. Detailed
craftsmanship of the period appear throughout including coloured
tiling and a staircase pulpit window.
The two large reception rooms are arranged in design off the
central hallway and are of a good size benefitting from the natural
light afforded by angular bay windows. The sitting room has a dual
aspect with a central fireplace as a focal point. There is parquet
flooring beneath the carpet and French doors give access to the
enclosed sun room. The Kitchen Breakfast room has been enlarged in
previous years and today accommodates a small alcove table. This
area leads into an adjacent utility room.
Access to the garden can also be gained from the breakfast and
sun room.
The landing is bathed in light from a large staircase window and
gives access to four double bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys
a dual aspect to the front and back with French doors opening onto
a large balcony.
A useful ground floor shower room also combines as a cloakroom
to serve first floor bedrooms.
Outside
There are gardens to the front and back of this house which
adjoins the bowling club. The house has an open aspect to the east
and views are captured from the balcony and first floor windows.
The extensive gardens have been designed and well tended over the
years and a mature eucalyptus tree forms a good screening and green
backdrop to the wide gardens.
To the front there is excellent private parking to both sides of
the house. A long single garagehas power and light whilst there is
a car port to the right hand flank.
Location
Croydon is one of Londonās greenest boroughs and provides a
large and thriving shopping and commercial centre.
East Croydon train station enables 15 minute access to London
termini and direct access to London Gatwick airport and the South
Coast.
Trains at South Croydon are a 15 minute walk.
Leisure facilities are in abundance and reputable schools within
easy walking distance include John Whitgift, Arch Bishop Tenison
and Trinity are within a short bus journey.
EPC Rating D
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