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" A THREE BEDROOMED SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOME EXTENDED TO THE GROUND FLOOR TO PROVIDE FOR HOSPITABLE FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION, CONVENIENTLY SITUATED FOR OPEN COUNTRYSIDE AND TOWN CENTRE AMENITIES.

ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH * ENTRANCE HALLWAY * HALL CLOAKROOM * LOUNGE * OPEN-PLAN DINING ROOM/STUDY AREA/FAMILY ROOM & KITCHEN * SEPARATE UTILITY ROOM * THREE FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS * FOUR-PIECE FAMILY BATHROOM * GARDENS FRONT & REAR * DETACHED GARAGE *

The Agent's Opinion:

Set back from the roadside, this three bedroomed semi-detached Family Home displays an attractive mock Tudor design, incorporating a mix of brick faced and white painted rendered elevations, relieved by the black timber facade and a broad square bay to the front.

The family accommodation inside has been extended to the rear, in an open-plan format, in keeping with modern day lifestyle choices. There is a Lounge to the front whilst the open-plan accommodation at the rear includes room for a dining table and chairs, a fitted Kitchen, and a split level Family Room and Hobbies area. Separated by timber balustrades the Family Room/Hobbies area enjoy an abundance of natural light from a Velux skylight window; further windows provide an outlook over the delightful rear garden. To the first floor, there are three bedrooms and a four-piece Family Bathroom suite. The rear garden hosts a detached garage with vehicular access via a rear roadway.

Situation

Conveniently situated for both town and countryside, Ridgemount Avenue enjoys equal proximity to both Coulsdon's town centre amenities and a number of open spaces and woodlands, all within a one mile radius.

For those who appreciate greenland spaces, open fields lie just a few hundred yards away and a small field lies just beyond the rear boundary. Chipstead Golf Club is also only one and a half miles away, along with further woodland. Woodcote Grove Farm, Corrigan Recreation Ground and the Farthing Downs are all within two miles.

Local Amenities:

Coulsdon's town centre provides a comprehensive range of shops including a Waitrose supermarket, a main Post Office, a library and many other independent retailers, restaurants and public houses etc.. The local area has a number of schools for all ages including Woodcote High School and several popular primary schools.

Coulsdon benefits from three railway stations; namely Woodmansterne (only two thirds away), Coulsdon South, and Smitham. All have regular services directly into central London via East Croydon. Coulsdon South is on the Sussex Coast mainline serving Gatwick Airport and Redhill to the south. Regular 'bus services also connect the neighbouring towns and Villages including Croydon town centre. There is also a local "hopper 'bus" service connecting Purley and Whyteleafe just at the end of the road. The M23/M25 motorway junction is just under four miles to the south.

The accommodation in more detail comprises:

Enclosed Entrance Porch: quarry tiled floor, courtesy light, double glazed panelled doors and windows. A multi-pane glazed panelled door and frosted double glazed side windows opens to:

Entrance Hallway: picture rail, radiator, understairs cupboard housing gas and electricity meters and fuses.

Hall Cloakroom: low level w.c., wash hand basin, tiled walls, vinyl floor covering.

Lounge: 11'8" x 14'0" (3.56m x 4.27m) into the bay: a broad square bay with double glazed windows with square leaded lights to the front aspect, corniced ceiling, picture rail, panelled door, central heating thermostat control, display feature brick fireplace with wooden mantle, radiator, telephone point, television aerial point.

Open-plan Dining Room/Study/Family Room and Kitchen:



An appealing split-level extended space, arranged in distinct areas, galleried by painted timber balustrades and steps, comprising:

Dining Room 11'8" x 12'1" (3.56m x 3.68m): storage unit with deep drawer and wooden top with display shelves, radiator, panelled door. A 7'6" (2.29m) archway leads through to Kitchen, Study and Family Room areas.

Study Area 8'2" x 6'3" (2.49m x 1.9m): Velux skylight window. Galleried by balustrades and steps leading into:

Family Room 11'4" x 9'4" (3.45m x 2.85m): double glazed windows panning the full width of the room and overlooking the rear garden, oak flooring, radiator.

Kitchen 6'0" (1.83m) increasing to 9'7" x 15'11" (2.92m x 4.85m) maximum: in a modern 'designer' style incorporating wood worktops with tiled splashback surrounds, wood storage drawers complemented by stainless steel open racks and glazed cabinets, inset four ring electric halogen hob with fan assisted electric oven/grill beneath, integrated dishwasher, large double bowl, double drainer, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, space for full height 'fridge/freezer, boiler cupboard housing Gloworm Compact gas central heating boiler, frosted double glazed panelled door and window lead into:

Separate Utility Room, generously sized and measuring 6'10" x 9'5" (2.08m x 2.87m): with a polycarbonate roof, frosted double glazed door and window leading out onto the rear garden for an abundance of natural light. Fitted with laminated worktops with an inset single bowl, single drainer, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine and dryer, tiled floor covering, wall mounted storage cupboards, radiator, four ring gas hob which is useful for outdoor dining/barbecues.


The Floorplan


The First Floor Accommodation:

Landing: pull-down ladder to fully equipped loft space which is insulated, boarded and carpeted with plastered decorated walls, power supply and light, natural light from three Velux windows to both the front and rear aspects. Note: this should not be considered a habitable room.

Bedroom One (Rear) 11'10" x 12'1" (3.61m x 3.68m): double glazed window overlooking the rear garden with square leaded light fan lights enjoying a pleasant outlook with distant rooftop views towards local fields, picture rail, display feature cast iron fireplace, radiator, panelled door.

Bedroom Two (Front) 11'9" x 11'11" (3.58m x 3.63m): double glazed window to the front aspect with square leaded light fan lights, radiator, panelled door.

Bedroom Three (Front) 6'0" x 8'9" (1.83m x 2.67m): double glazed window to the front aspect, purpose-built storage units incorporating a wardrobe cupboard, open shelf and high level storage units, radiator, panelled door.

Family Bathroom: a four piece bathroom white suite comprising a Jacuzzi panelled bath with mixer tap and overhead shower attachment and glass shower screen, low level w.c., pedestal wash basin with mixer tap and vanity unit beneath, shaver light and point, separate shower cubicle with Triton electric shower unit, oak floor, frosted double glazed window to the rear aspect with square leaded light fan lights.

Outside

Front: the house is set back from the roadside behind a mature hedgerow and lawned garden forecourt with a pathway to the entrance door, side access to the rear, neatly punctuated by shrubbery mainly towards the boundaries, close boarded fencing.

Rear Garden: a patio area immediately adjoins the back of the house, offering plenty of space for garden furniture and is an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining, beyond which lies an area mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubbery towards the boundaries. A pathway leads to:

Detached Garage: positioned at the far end of the garden with vehicular access.

The Energy Performance Certificate:

As part of the Home Information Pack, 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
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