Farm Drive, Shirley

Property Details: • Type: Detached • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: 2368 sqft

Key Features: • Spacious detached family home with six bedrooms • Self-contained first floor annex with terrace • Three generous 20' reception rooms • Attractive 17'9 fitted kitchen • Secluded 26m x 20m rear garden with southerly aspect • Integral garage plus additional double garage • Peaceful cul-de-sac location • West Wickham High Street Within Half a Mile

Location: • Nearest Station: West Wickham Station • Distance to Station: 0.9760231528037356 miles

Agent Information: • Address: 151 Wickham Road, Shirley, Croydon CR0 8TE

Full Description: <p>Nestled at the bottom of a peaceful cul-de-sac on the Shirley/West Wickham borders, this spacious detached residence offers versatile accommodation ideal for growing families and multi-generational living. The property boasts six well-proportioned bedrooms, including an en-suite shower room to bedroom one, alongside the family bathroom, all up on the first floor. This is where you’ll also find the superb, self-contained, fully formed annexe, which provides the perfect space for hosting guests, or for private, independent living for a family member, or perhaps even to generate rental income.</p><p>The living space is equally impressive, featuring three generously proportioned reception rooms, all measuring around 20’, two of which enjoy delightful outlooks across the rear garden, providing a wealth of options for formal entertaining, relaxed family gatherings, or home working. At the heart of the home is an attractive 17’9 fitted kitchen, designed with both style and practicality in mind, offering ample storage and workspace. This exceptional home combines space, versatility, and practical solutions to everyday life, in a desirable location, making it a rare opportunity not to be missed.</p><p><strong>Location</strong><br />The property can be found in Farm Drive, a peaceful cul-de-sac off Bridle Road. Within a few hundred yards, you’ll find a range of local shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, and shops. West Wickham High Street is only 0.55 of a mile away, offering a plethora of shopping and recreational facilities. The delightful Millers Pond is within 0.25 of a mile and is ideal for a morning stroll and to appreciate nature on your doorstep. Parkfields recreation ground with a children’s play area, just 0.20 of a mile away.<br /><br /><strong>Schools In The Area</strong><br />The property is within easy reach of primary and secondary schools, including being approximately 1.1 mile from the highly regarded LANGLEY SECONDARY SCHOOLS. Others include Orchard Way Primary, Orchard Park Secondary, The Harris Academy at Benson, St John’s and Trinity, with Royal Russell, Coloma and Whitgift also within easy reach. For full directions, please see the map or contact Allen Heritage Estate Agents in Shirley.</p><p><strong>Transport Links</strong><br />On the nearby Wickham Road, you will find bus routes to Bromley, West Wickham, and Croydon town centres as well as East Croydon mainline railway station, which offers fast rail services to Central London and Gatwick Airport. Also trains from West Wickham and Eden Park are about a mile away. You can pick up the new Superloop bus on Wickham Road, which serves several destinations including Heathrow Airport, and Bromley South.</p><p><strong>Lakeland</strong><br />The property has a one/25th share of a beautiful private lake and surrounded by woodland. This is a truly natural, hidden gem and is for the sole use of this property and the other 24 houses. This space is perfect for a picnic, a short stroll or relaxing by the picturesque lake . There is a small  annual charge, currently £200, for the upkeep of this delightful asset</p><p><strong>The Ground Floor Accommodation<br />Porch</strong><br /><strong>Entrance Hall<br />Dining Room</strong> 6.12m (20'1") x 4.73m (15'6") max<br /><strong>Lounge</strong> 6.33m (20'9") x 5.23m (17'2") max<br /><strong>Reception 3</strong> 6.11m (20'1") x 2.92m (9'7")<br /><strong>Kitchen/Breakfast Room</strong> 5.38m (17'8") x 3.82m (12'6") max<br /><strong>Integral Garage</strong> 5.11m (16'9") x 3.31m (10'10")<br /><strong>Ground Floor WC</strong></p><p><strong>The First Floor Accommodation<br />Landing</strong> (With Large Storage Cupboard)<br /><strong>Bedroom 1</strong> 3.77m (12'5") x 3.40m (11'2") <br /><strong>En-suite</strong> 2.48m (8'1") x 1.68m (5'6")<br /><strong>Bedroom 2</strong> 6.24m (20'6") x 3.52m (11'7") max<br /><strong>Bedroom 3</strong> 4.30m (14'1") x 2.86m (9'5")<br /><strong>Bedroom 4</strong> 3.40m (11'2") x 2.44m (8')<br /><strong>Family Bathroom</strong> 1.99m (6'6") x 1.85m (6'1")<br /><strong>(Annex) Bedroom 5/Kitchen</strong> 4.27m (14') x 2.86m (9'5")<br /><strong>(Annex) Shower Room</strong> 1.91m (6'3") x 1.74m (5'8")<br /><strong>(Annex) Bedroom 6/Annex Bedroom</strong> 5.06m (16'7") x 3.12m (10'3")<br /><strong>(Annex) Terrace</strong></p><p><strong>Anti-Money Laundering Checks and Administration Fee</strong><strong><br /></strong>If your offer is accepted, Allen Heritage is legally required to verify the identity of every buyer and undertake anti-money laundering checks. An administration fee of £60 including VAT is payable per transaction when the checks commence. The fee is non-refundable once processing has begun, even if the purchase does not proceed.</p>