Furze Hill, Purley

Property Details: • Type: House • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: 9174 sqft

Key Features: • Individually designed period residence of approx 9032 SqFt, Built in 1908. • Prestigious Webb Estate location within a private conservation area. • Set within approximately 1.1 acres of secluded grounds. • 10 bedrooms, nine bath and shower rooms and four reception rooms. • Impressive Tom Howley kitchen with premium Miele appliances & Wine Cellar. • Original period features, high ceilings and made-to-measure joinery. • Advanced technology, solar panels, air-source heat pumps and residential lift. • Indoor swimming pool (currently boarded over) and grass tennis court (currently set up as a five-aside football pitch • Planning permission granted for further improvements, with drawings available. • Walking distance to Purley station, with excellent schools and road links nearby.

Location: • Nearest Station: Reedham (Surrey) Station • Distance to Station: 0.5047965649851418 miles

Agent Information: • Address: The Estate Office, Woodland Way, Kingswood, KT20 6HS

Full Description: Beaumont is an outstanding, individually designed family residence of approximately 9032 sq ft, originally constructed in 1908 and occupying a prestigious position within the Webb Estate, an exclusive private conservation area. Set behind secure entrance gates and surrounded by approximately 1.1 acres of secluded grounds, this substantial period home offers a rare combination of architectural character, generous proportions and exceptional potential.<br /><br />The property has undergone a programme of renovation and enhancement by the current owners, with further works remaining to be completed. Planning permission has been granted for a proposed scheme of improvements, and the associated drawings are available to prospective purchasers wishing to explore the opportunity to continue the transformation. This presents a compelling prospect to create a truly exceptional home, combining the grandeur of the original residence with contemporary design, bespoke finishes and modern technology to include Lutron RA select lighting system, 3 phase electrics supply and FTTP Ultrafast broadband.<br /><br />Upon entering, the grand hallway immediately sets the tone, with its original cornicing, impressive ceiling heights and generous proportions creating a striking first impression. The house retains the character and presence expected of a distinguished period residence, with the scale and layout offering considerable scope for further enhancement.<br /><br />At the heart of the home lies an impressive Tom Howley kitchen, centred around an island with a bespoke stone work top and matching splashback. The kitchen is equipped with a comprehensive range of premium appliances, including a Miele six-burner gas hob, Miele induction hob, two Miele double ovens and two dishwashers, alongside a Quooker boiling-water tap, a Liebherr fridge-freezer with ice dispenser and an integrated Kaleo wine cooler. A separate prep-kitchen provides additional practicality, making the space well suited to family life and entertaining.<br />Made to measure joinery features throughout the kitchen, boot room, family room and snug, creating a cohesive and carefully considered interior. The snug benefits from a Dolby Atmos 7.1 surround-sound system, while a dedicated wine cellar offers an appealing feature for those who enjoy entertaining and offers an opportunity for further development.<br /><br />The property incorporates a number of significant infrastructure and technology upgrades, including a three-phase electricity supply, Vaillant air-source heat pumps and solar panels. Underfloor heating throughout the renovated area, with smart app control and individual thermostats in each room for precise, personalised temperature control. Schüco smart glazing, bespoke windows, Schüco doors and sliding doors complement the property's contemporary elements, while ultrafast fibre-to-the-premises broadband provides excellent connectivity. Security provisions include Hikvision CCTV, an alarm system and electronically controlled entrance gates, with electric vehicle charging.<br /><br />Further features include a full-house pressurised water system, water softener, concealed blind boxes, an Aritco residential lift and a Lutron RA Select lighting system.<br /><br />The accommodation comprises 10 bedrooms, nine bath and shower rooms, and four reception rooms, offering exceptional flexibility for family living, entertaining and multi-generational households. Three of the bedrooms, together with their en-suite bathrooms, have been beautifully refurbished to a high standard, while a dedicated laundry room has also been created to enhance everyday practicality. <br /><br />The leisure facilities offer further scope for enhancement. An existing indoor swimming pool has been boarded over and is not currently in use. While the pool may offer the potential to be reinstated, a purchaser may prefer to pursue the new pool and leisure complex incorporated within the approved plans, subject to the relevant permissions and conditions remaining valid. <br /><br />The grounds also feature a grass tennis court, currently configured as a five-a-side football pitch, providing an excellent recreational space for family activities and sport.<br />The grounds extend to approximately 1.1 acres and offer a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion. Mature trees and established shrubs screen the front and side gardens, which are predominantly laid to lawn. The setting provides considerable scope for outdoor entertaining, relaxation and family recreation, with the proposed landscaping scheme offering the opportunity to further enhance the gardens.<br /><br /><br />Wrought-iron entrance gates open onto a sweeping block-paved driveway, leading to the double garage and providing extensive off-road parking. <br /><br /><br />Planning permission has been granted for a programme of proposed improvements, with drawings available for prospective purchasers to review. The approved scheme provides an opportunity to further develop and personalise the property, subject to the relevant permissions and conditions remaining valid.<br /><br />The proposals include enlarging the existing double garage to twice its current size, extending the lean-to to create an orangery, and constructing a new pool and leisure complex connected to the house by a glazed link. The scheme also incorporates a comprehensive garden renovation, alterations to the principal entrance and external re-rendering.<br /><br />For a purchaser seeking a substantial period home with the opportunity to shape its next chapter, the approved plans provide an exciting starting point. They offer the potential to build upon the work already undertaken and create a highly individual residence tailored to personal requirements and contemporary lifestyles.<br /><br />Beaumont occupies a highly regarded position on the prestigious Webb Estate, within a private conservation area.<br /><br />Purley town centre and railway station are approximately a 10–15-minute walk away, providing access to a range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. Purley station offers regular rail services towards East Croydon and central London, providing convenient connections for commuters and those travelling into the capital.<br />The surrounding area is well regarded for its selection of established independent and state schools, including Cumnor House, Whitgift, Croydon High School, Wallington High School for Boys, Wallington High School for Girls and Woodcote, together with a number of other respected educational establishments.<br /><br />For travel further afield, the property benefits from convenient road connections to the M25, M23, Gatwick Airport and the wider motorway network.<br /><br />Beaumont represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial period residence in one of the area's most prestigious private estates, with its original architectural character, generous accommodation, significant existing improvements and the benefit of planning permission for an exciting programme of further works. Offering both an impressive foundation and considerable scope for personalisation, it provides the opportunity to create a truly distinctive family home.<br /><br />