Property description
A unique opportunity to acquire this 1920's, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3/4 reception room, detached family residence of great charm, offering huge potential for extension (stpp) and refurbishment, situated centrally on a slightly elevated and secluded plot of approximately half an acre, approached via a long driveway. Laxton has a lapsed planning permission for 4 semi detached houses and there is current planning permission for a single storey dwelling to the rear where the swimming pool is currently situated. Large double aspect dining hall with original fireplace, triple aspect living room, large conservatory which now requires complete refurbishment or replacement, kitchen/breakfast room with double doors to the rear garden. Master bedroom off with en suite bathroom, further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Mature gardens surround the house.
AMENITIES
The property is situated well set back and screened from the road, being within a 5/10 minute walk of both Purley Oaks and Sanderstead Railway stations, giving access via two separate lines to London Bridge and Victoria within 23 minutes. Local shops can be found along Sanderstead Road to include a Post Office, Chemist, Dry Cleaners, general store and restaurants. Sanderstead also boasts a Waitrose within easy reach. Purley Beeches is within a few minutes walk offering recreational pursuits to include walking and tennis. Also within easy walking distance is Sanderstead Library and local buses along Sanderstead Hill serve Croydon, Warlingham and Selsdon which offers comprehensive shopping facilities to include Sainsbury's, Aldi, pubs, restaurants and coffee shops. Croydon Town Centre boasts the Whitgift Centre and Centrale for shopping facilities. Excellent schools in the area include Riddlesdown, Whitgift for Boys, Croydon High for Girls plus many more. The M23/M25 is within a 25 minute drive, serving Gatwick Airport and Brighton.
OUTSIDE
Laxton sits proudly on a wide plot, approached via a long tarmac driveway leading to a detached double garage. The gardens surround the property to all four sides. To the rear, patio area is approached via the lounge and conservatory, French doors from kitchen to level lawn area with high flint retaining wall with bank and steps either side leading up to secluded swimming pool area (the pool requires attention). Further single garage housing boiler for pool (requiring attention). The property has a deep frontage with a large front garden. In all the gardens extend to approximately half of an acre.
EPC RATING
35 - 71
An attractive 1920's four bedroom, two bathroom, three reception room, detached family residence, situated centrally on a large plot of approx half an acre, offering extension potential (stpp), now requiring complete modernisation. The property also benefits from lapsed planning for four semi detached houses and current planning for a single storey dwelling to the rear.
For clarification purposes, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that these details have been prepared as a general guide only. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and generally to maximum dimensions and should not be relied upon for carpets or furnishings. Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained herein, measurements of doors, windows and room sizes are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission or mis-statement. This plan is for illustration purposes only and should only be used as such.
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Property Features :
- FOUR BEDROOMS
- TWO BATHROOMS
- THREE/FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS
- APPROX 1/2 ACRE PLOT
- LAPSED PLANNING FOR 4/5 DWELLINGS