Semi-detached house for sale in Foxley Lane, Purley CR8

Frost Estate Agents are delighted to present this impressive double-fronted semi-detached Edwardian family home, boasting five generous bedrooms and nestled in the heart of West Purley. Available to the market for the first time in over 40 years, this period home built in 1910, exudes space, character, and high ceilings, offering the potential to create a bespoke living space tailored to your tastes.

Internally, the property currently occupies 2610 square feet (plus 253 sq/ft of garage), with the potential to add further accommodation by developing the 4.2 metre high loft space (subject to planning permission). The house is set back from the road with a driveway that can accommodate multiple cars. The wide entrance doorway opens into a generous hall, leading to three reception rooms, a kitchen diner, and a heated conservatory. A two room wine cellar and under-stairs storage space are also accessed from the ground floor hallway. The feature staircase leads to the first-floor landing, where you will find five generously sized bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a separate toilet.

Externally, the front of the property features a double garage and a side entrance. The rear garden is 113ft long by 42ft wide and level, with a greenhouse and mature trees and shrubs providing additional privacy. With its desirable location on the west side of Purley, easy access to a choice of schools, and excellent transport links, this property is not to be missed. An early internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the size and scale of the accommodation on offer.

Purley offers a host of recreational, transport, and shopping facilities right on your doorstep. The mainline station provides excellent transport links to Central London, with Victoria, London Bridge, and Farringdon reachable within half an hour. Purley is ideally situated where town meets country, being close to the stunning green open spaces of the Surrey Hills. There are numerous golf courses and additional outdoor recreation areas, such as Kenley Common and Riddlesdown.

Several excellent schools are within close proximity, including the highly regarded Wallington Girls, Wilson’s, Whitgift, John Fisher, Margaret Roper, and St. David's. Purley town centre provides a range of shops, a large supermarket, restaurants, and cafes. The nearby Purley Way offers large superstores and retail outlets, while Croydon town centre provides further facilities, amenities, and entertainment options.