5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Douglas Drive, Croydon CR0

**Chain Free**

A well-presented family home situated in the popular residential area of Shirley, offering spacious accommodation, a private rear garden and off-road parking.

The property would make an ideal purchase for families and buyers looking for a home in a convenient residential location, close to local schools, amenities and transport links.

The ground floor offers a welcoming entrance leading to a spacious living room, providing a comfortable space to relax and unwind. There is a separate dining area, ideal for family meals and entertaining, along with a fitted kitchen offering a range of units, worktop space and room for essential appliances. There is also a third reception room which is currently being used as a snug.

Upstairs, the property benefits from five well-proportioned bedrooms, offering flexible accommodation for family members, guests or those working from home. A family bathroom completes the first-floor accommodation.
Externally, the property boasts a private rear garden, providing an ideal outdoor space for relaxing, gardening and entertaining during the warmer months. To the front, there is a driveway providing off-road parking.

Douglas Drive is situated in the residential area of Shirley, within the London Borough of Croydon. The area is popular with families, benefiting from a selection of local shops, everyday amenities, schools and green spaces nearby.

The property is conveniently located for a number of local schools, including:
• Forest Academy – a nearby primary school.
• Harris Primary Academy Benson – a local primary school.
• St John's Church of England Primary School – a nearby primary school.
• Oak Lodge Primary School - a nearby primary school
• Shirley High School Performing Arts College – a local secondary school.
• Coloma Convent Girls' School – a secondary school for girls.
• Orchard Park High School – a nearby secondary school.
• Langley Schools

These schools provide a range of educational options in the surrounding area. Parents are advised to check individual school admissions criteria and catchment arrangements.

The property benefits from local bus services connecting Shirley with surrounding areas and central Croydon. West Wickham and Eden Park railway stations are also within reach, offering rail connections towards London and other destinations. East Croydon provides further rail and tram connections for commuters travelling across London and beyond.

A range of local shops and everyday amenities can be found in the surrounding Shirley area, with further shopping, restaurants, leisure facilities and services available in Croydon and nearby town centres.

Tenure Freehold
Local Authority Croydon Tax Band F
Energy Efficiency Rating E