Summary - Crakell End, Hartley Down CR8 4EA
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious family potential near top schools and excellent commuter links.
No onward chain; detached four-bedroom family house
Requires full modernisation; renovation costs expected
Large private rear garden; potential to extend (subject to consents)
Garage and private driveway for off-street parking
Three reception rooms and downstairs shower room/WC
EPC rating E; double glazing but unknown install date
Council Tax Band G — higher running costs
Small plot size despite generous rear garden
Set back from the road in the highly regarded Hartley area of Purley, this detached four-bedroom house offers substantial scope for a growing family to create a bespoke home. Offered with no onward chain, the property has generous internal proportions across 1,609 sq ft, three reception rooms and a large, secluded rear garden. The house has attractive Tudor-style curb appeal, private driveway parking and an attached garage.
The accommodation will suit buyers prepared to modernise: the property requires updating throughout, with an EPC rating of E and opportunities to reconfigure the layout or extend to the rear (subject to consents). Practical features already in place include double glazing, mains gas boiler and a useful downstairs shower room/WC for busy households.
Location is a strong selling point for families and commuters. Hartley Down is a well-regarded residential road with good access to Purley and Coulsdon South stations for services into London, nearby road links to the M23/M25, and a wide choice of highly rated primary and secondary schools close by. The sizeable, mature garden and private setting provide a safe outdoor space for children and scope to landscape or add family amenities.
Buyers should factor renovation costs and running charges into their budget: the home needs modernising, the plot is relatively small, and the property sits in London Borough of Croydon Council Tax Band G (quite expensive). With planning and investment, this detached house offers strong long-term family potential in a prime Purley location.
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