Summary - Grasmere Road, CR8 CR8 1DU
3 bed 1 bath House
Spacious family project near station and top schools.
Chain free three-bedroom semi-detached house, freehold
Approximately 1,359 sq ft with period features and high ceilings
0.5 miles to Purley station; strong local school catchments
Garage with rear access via Downs Road; driveway parking available
Requires full modernisation; budget for kitchen, bathroom, heating updates
Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated — retrofit insulation likely needed
Potential to extend and reconfigure (subject to planning permission)
Single bathroom plus separate WC; council tax above average
Set back on a quiet, tree-lined road in Purley, this chain-free semi-detached home offers substantial family accommodation across two floors. Offered to the market for the first time in over six decades, the house retains a wealth of period character — bay windows, chimney breasts and cornicing — while providing a large footprint (approximately 1,359 sq ft) for modern living.
The property is a short walk (circa 0.5 miles) to Purley station and local amenities, and sits within strong school catchment areas, making it well suited to families. A decent rear garden and a garage with rear access via Downs Road add practical outdoor space and parking convenience.
The house requires full modernisation and offers clear potential to extend or reconfigure (subject to planning). The solid brick walls are assumed uninsulated, and the layout currently provides a single bathroom and separate WC, so buyers should budget for heating, insulation and bathroom upgrades. Many neighbouring properties have extended, illustrating the scope for value-adding improvements.
Chain free and freehold, this period home is a straightforward project for a buyer wanting to retain original features while creating a contemporary family house. For those seeking immediate move-in condition, significant renovation will be needed; for developers or owners looking to invest time and budget, the property presents pronounced scope to enhance space and value.
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