Higher Drive, Purley
£875,000

Guide price

Bedrooms: 4

Frost are delighted to offer to the market this exceptional period four bedroom detached family home situated in the heart of Purley. Full of charm and with an abundance of character, this classic home has too many original features to list ranging from wonderful fireplaces to stunning decorative ceiling detailing in immaculate condition and from a time when attention to detail was everything. Positioned on an enviable corner plot surrounded by border hedging and beautiful mature trees just a short walk to Purley mainline station, this charming home really does need to be seen to be truly appreciated.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises of; a huge enclosed porch leading to a spacious entrance hall with herringbone flooring, reception room with feature fireplace and delightful bay enclave, dining room with feature fireplace, panelled walls and stylish wooden flooring, kitchen/breakfast room with AGA cooker/heater, double glazed sun room, a utility room, a boot room and a guest W/C. On the first floor there are four generous bedrooms (master with en-suite shower) and a large family bathroom. This property is a fine example of a superb inviting home with features that are simply just not seen anymore, such as the beautiful stained glass windows, original paneling / coving / cornicing / picture rails, large spacious rooms with high ceilings and a wide oak staircase.

As you go outside, the meticulously kept gardens that wraps around the property are just as magnificent. Each shrub and tree pruned to perfection, a wonderful winding brick path leading up to the entrance, a useful greenhouse, a store room attached to the house, aswell as access to a detached double garage and off street parking.

Purley Station is just a short walk away where you can take your pick from Victoria or London Bridge as destinations – both around 25 minutes' travel time, the Thameslink Route provides access to Farringdon and City. Alternatively, Gatwick Airport is just 26 minutes in the other direction. Road links are excellent too, with the A23 a matter of minutes away, providing fast, easy access to London, the South Coast and the M25.





If you're feeling a little more active there are a number of local health and leisure clubs to choose from, whilst excellent golf courses, recreation grounds and other open spaces are all close by including the wide open spaces of Riddlesdown Common, Kenley Common and the recreational facilities of Kenley Airfield. There are private and state schools for children of all ages within the vicinity, including Hayes and Beaumont St David's, Riddlesdown, Woodcote, the Lodge Schools, John Fisher, Whitgift, Wallington Girls and Cumnor House to name just a few.

02086 608228

Frost Property

1 Purley Road, Purley, Surrey

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