Summary - 81 HARTLEY DOWN PURLEY CR8 4ED
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Spacious three-bedroom house with large garden and excellent schools nearby.
Large 1,521 sq ft interior with flexible reception and open-plan kitchen/diner
Generous, tiered rear garden with good sun and mature planting
Converted garage provides extra living space; no functioning garage
Driveway parking for up to three cars on block-paved forecourt
Three bedrooms served by a single family bathroom upstairs
Freehold tenure, fast broadband, very low local crime rates
Excellent schools nearby and multiple commuter rail stations close
Council tax banding described as expensive; may need updates
A substantial 1930s semi‑detached house offering generous, flexible living across 1,521 sq ft in an established Purley location. The ground floor combines a formal reception with bay window and an open-plan kitchen/diner leading to a garden room — ideal for family life and social gatherings. A large tiered rear garden receives plenty of sun and provides space for children, entertaining and potential landscaping projects.
The property currently provides three well-proportioned bedrooms served by a single family bathroom upstairs, with an additional ground-floor cloakroom for convenience. The former garage has been converted to create a versatile room suitable for a home office, hobby space or occasional guest bedroom; note this means there is no dedicated garage space. Off-street parking for multiple cars is retained on the generous block-paved driveway.
Practical benefits include freehold tenure, fast broadband, very low local crime and an affluent catchment with highly rated primary and secondary schools within walking distance. Transport links are strong with several nearby stations offering direct services into central London, making the house suitable for commuting families.
Considerations: the layout reflects past alterations (garage conversion and garden room extension), and the property has one main bathroom for three bedrooms. Council tax is described as expensive. Buyers seeking a lock-up garage or an additional bathroom may need to reconfigure space or carry out further works. Overall this is a roomy, well-located family house with scope to update and personalise.
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