Summary - 68 RIDDLESDOWN AVENUE PURLEY CR8 1JJ
2 bed 1 bath Detached Bungalow
Private garden, garage and station nearby — roomy bungalow with solid extension potential.
Detached two-bedroom bungalow over 1,300 sq ft with character features
Set high on a quiet, tree-lined road and just a two-minute walk from Riddlesdown Station, this detached two-bedroom bungalow offers immediate comfort with genuine scope to improve. The main living space flows into a large rear conservatory overlooking a private, mature back garden. At over 1,300 sq ft the layout feels generous: two bedrooms, a family bathroom, a separate fitted kitchen and an office that could convert to a nursery or dressing room.
Practical extras include a single garage at street level and a separate 10m2 cellar with its own access — useful for storage, a workshop or hobby space. The property is chain free and freehold, with gas central heating and double glazing (installation date unknown). Elevated position provides pleasant rooftop and downs views towards Purley Downs and good natural light throughout.
There is clear potential to extend and reconfigure: replacing the conservatory with a full-width rear extension (STPP) or other renovation could create contemporary open-plan living. The plot is large and the bungalow’s traditional bones (solid brick walls) make it a strong candidate for a sympathetic upgrade that adds value.
Buyers should be aware of the main drawbacks. The bungalow sits above street level with several steps up from the road, so it’s not ideal for those needing easy access. The walls are likely uninsulated solid brick, which may require insulation works. There is only one bathroom and the conservatory limits current internal living space. Planning to extend is possible but not confirmed (STPP). Council tax is high in the area. These factors suit buyers prepared to invest in improvement rather than those seeking a move-in‑perfect, fully accessible home.
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