Summary - 5 ST LEONARDS ROAD CROYDON CR0 4BN
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Spacious period family house with garden and strong transport links.
Five bedrooms and three bathrooms across circa 2,000 sq ft family living
Detached Victorian with high ceilings, bay windows and original period features
Decent-sized private garden, suitable for children and entertaining
Freehold tenure with mains gas boiler and radiator heating
Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal for modern working needs
Strong rail and tram links to central London for easy commuting
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; potential thermal upgrade required
Local crime above average — consider security improvements
Set over 2,000 sq ft, this five-bedroom Victorian detached house keeps many period details—high ceilings, bay windows and fireplaces—while offering spacious family living. The generous reception rooms and sizeable garden provide flexible space for entertaining and children, with good local green spaces nearby.
Practical attributes include three bathrooms, mains gas boiler heating, double glazing, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. Transport links are strong: Waddon and East Croydon stations and multiple tram stops provide regular services into central London, making commutes straightforward.
Buyers should note the house dates from the early 1900s and has solid brick walls with no known insulation upgrades; some thermal and electrical modernisation may be needed to reach current standards. Crime in the immediate area is above average, so prospective purchasers may want to review security measures. Overall, this property presents rare period scale and scope for sensible refurbishment to create a long-term family home.
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