Spacious and bright, with sprawling accommodation enjoying secluded leafy outlooks, this superbly located family home needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. The property retains the charming features of its era of construction and has living spaces and generously bedrooms, making this an ideal home for large and multi-generational families. The ground floor layout includes an impressive 17'7 reception hallway, perfect for entertaining guests, and has previously been used as a dining area. Within the cleverly designed extension you’ll find a bright living area with leafy outlooks across the rear garden, and enjoying a sociable open plan aspect to the attractive fitted kitchen. There are two further reception rooms, providing versatility and ideal working-from-home solutions. Moving upstairs, you will find four generously proportioned bedrooms, all of which have built-in wardrobes, and two have en-suite showers. With practical features including an integral garage, ample parking, a utility room, a ground floor cloakroom, an EV charging point, this delightful family home is an opportunity not to be missed.
The Highly Desirable Location
The Whitgift Foundation Estate is one of the most prestigious areas in which to reside in the borough. This property can be found on Mapledale Avenue looking towards the green oasis which is the Whitgift Pond. Containing detached homes of a superior nature, it is not hard to see why this area is held in such high regard.
Commuting & Transport Links
The peaceful leafy backdrop of Mapledale Avenue is in stark contrast to amenities that are within very easy reach. Within a few hundred yards you will find the main Addiscombe Road which offers a range of connections that includes bus routes to Bromley, Purley, Shirley, and many more destinations. Sandilands Tram Stop is within 0.6 of a mile, providing links to Wimbledon, Beckenham, and rail services at East Croydon; where you will find fast rail services to London Bridge, London Victoria, Clapham Junction, Gatwick Airport, and lots more too. The M25 & M23 are approximately 10 miles away.
Schools & Recreation
Numerous highly regarded schools are close by which include Whitgift, Royal Russell, Trinity, Coloma, and St Johns. The delightful Lloyds Park is just around the corner, offering pleasant walks and play areas for children, and only slightly further afield are Shirley Hills, Foxes Wood, and Coombe Wood Gardens. Golf courses within easy reach include The Addington and Shirley Park.
Future Potential
Whilst the property offers substantial accommodation as it stands now, similar homes have had very large extensions to provide exceptionally extensive multi-generational homes. There is ample scope to the side and rear as well as a huge loft space that could be used for adding additional living rooms and bedrooms. The garage could be used for a 'granny annex' style set up, and homes of this calibre have had basement areas excavated providing leisure and entertainment facilities. Of course, any improvements of this nature would require the relevant local authority planning and building regulation consents.
Further Features
The property has two attractive feature fireplaces and many elegant stained glass windows. The kitchen features Corian worksurfaces, ceramic and an attractive pebble floor feature, Built in Gaggenau gas, induction, and ceramic hob, plate warmer, Neff steam oven, Neff bake/microwave over, two built in Liebherr fridges, and ample cupboard space. The central heating is supplied by a condensing gas boiler and NEST technology. The kitchen, living area and Reception 2 have Rako remote controlled zoned and themed lighting, there is a water softener, and a loft space of approx 100sqm (1,100sqft).
The Ground Floor Accommodation
Porch
Reception Hall 5.36m (17'7") max x 4.72m (15'6")
Reception 2 4.86m (15'11") x 3.81m (12'6")
Reception 3 4.78m (15'8") x 4.42m (14'6")
Kitchen & Living Area 8.54m (28') x 7.01m (23')
Utility Room 3.88m (12'9") x 2.49m (8'2")
Garage 5.39m (17'8") x 5.01m (16'5")
Ground Floor Cloakroom
The First Floor Accommodation
Landing
Bedroom 1 4.78m (15'8") x 3.41m (11'2")
En-Suite Shower
Bedroom 2 3.80m (12'6") x 3.20m (10'6")
Bedroom 3 4.62m (15'2") x 3.78m (12'5")
Bedroom 4 4.78m (15'8") x 3.65m (12')
Bathroom 2.66m (8'9") x 2.65m (8'8")
Garden
This delightful rear garden enjoys a southerly aspect and a secluded leafy outlook. There is a large patio area perfect for entertaining guests in the summer months, and the lawn stretches to the rear surrounded by well stocked flower and shrub borders. There is also a timber summer house and handy gated side access to the frontage.
Parking Space: Garage
Council Tax Band: G
West Wickham Branch:
020 8777 3000
Shirley Branch:
020 8656 2525
Land Dept:
0208 191 9454