7 bed detached house for sale

Webb Estate, Purley, Surrey CR8

This characterful home seamlessly blending olde English charm with modern sophistication. Extending to over 6500 square feet, this fine home features a self-contained flat, ideal for a nanny/au-pair or dual family occupation whilst occupying wonderful grounds of about 1.14 acres.

The property This characterful home seamlessly blends olde English charm with modern sophistication. Extending to over 6000 square feet, this fine home features a self-contained flat, ideal for a nanny/au-pair or dual family occupation whilst occupying wonderful grounds of about 1.14 acres.

A magnificent double aspect drawing room with oak panelling, parquet floor and open fireplace leads a line up of beautifully crafted reception rooms to include a large sitting room with marble fire surround and a panelled study. There is a further room, currently used as a pantry but could be utilized as an additional reception.

A stunning shaker style kitchen with seamless access to the garden, is the heart of this home and completes the chic ground floor of this beautiful home.

With a total of seven bedrooms between the house and the flat, served by six bath/shower rooms, this home allows everyone to find their perfect sanctuary. From the third floor games room/den (a haven for sleepovers) to the purpose built gym building in the garden, the versatility here is endless.

With gardens and grounds of over an acre, the possibilities are endless. Laid principally to lawn, a high degree of privacy is afforded courtesy of mature trees and hedging to the boundaries. With ample garden to the side and rear, there is plenty of space for summer entertaining. A sweep-in carriage driveway gives access to a large detached garage with self-contained flat above.

Location The Webb Estate covers about 260 acres and is a designated conservation area. Lying just 16 miles from central London, the Estate has maintained its tranquillity for over a century. Every road has its own character and many are gated, only serving to enhance the exclusivity of this premier location.

Education
Purley and the surrounding areas are well known for their very good choice of reputable schools including Margaret Roper Catholic, St. Nicholas, Christ Church and Beaumont at primary level and preparatory schools to include Cumnor House, St. David's and Laleham Lea. At senior level there is John Fisher, Riddlesdown Collegiate and Woodcote and private sector senior schools in the area include Whitgift, Trinity and Croydon High. Local Grammar schools include Wallington County, Wallington Girls and Wilsons Boys.

Sports & Leisure
There are numerous facilities in the area including Purley Sports Club with its squash, cricket and tennis courts and there are two golf courses in Purley as well as a number of individual tennis and bowls clubs. There are also plenty of opportunities to relax and socialise in the many local restaurants and cafes.

Transport
Purley station provides rail services to London Bridge (from 25 minutes), London Victoria (from 24 minutes) and Gatwick (from 26 minutes) whilst Riddlesdown and Reedham will get you to London Bridge from 23 & 32 minutes and Victoria from 26 & 37 minutes respectively. Numerous bus services provide transport to all the surrounding and the M25/M23 intersection at Hooley is approximately 4-5 miles away. Gatwick and Heathrow Airports are within about 30 and 60 minutes drive respectively.

Proof of identity checks: Upon acceptance of an offer, we are required by law to check the identity of each purchaser. Our charge for this is £25 plus VAT (£30 inclusive VAT) for each person. A sale will not commence until these checks have been completed satisfactorily.

Material information material information: Part B

property construction type:

Council tax: Band H - £5199.82 per annum
mains electricity: Yes - British Gas
mains gas: Yes - British Gas
mains water: Yes - East Surrey
mains drains & sewerage: Yes - Thames Water

heating fuel: Gas & Electric
heating type: Radiators & underfloor
air conditioning: No

parking: Yes
EV charging: No
broadband: Cable - BT

material information: Part C

restrictions/restrictive covenants: Conservation Area with restrictive covenants
rights & easements: No
flood risk: Very Low

details of planning permissions: Kitchen extension, 2nd floor stairs, gym
details of building regulations: As above
building safety: N/A
accessability/adaptions: N/A

coalfield/mining area: No
details of proposed development in the area: None