4 bed detached house for sale

Welcomes Road, Kenley CR8

Wonderful Family Home on a Substantial Elevated Plot of Some 0.51 Acres - Chain Free - Available for the First Time in 50 Years

Set along a beautiful and private road in an elevated position, this spacious detached property offers huge potential for a buyer looking to modernise and create a long-term family home in a highly regarded Kenley location. Occupying a generous 0.51 acre plot, the house enjoys a lovely sense of space and privacy, with excellent scope to extend or reconfigure (subject to the usual consents).

The accommodation is well balanced and arranged over two floors. The ground floor features a welcoming central hallway, with a WC and leading to a large bay-fronted sitting room, a separate dining room, a sun room connecting the living space to the garden, the modern kitchen/breakfast room sits alongside a conservatory, with access through to a store room and a outside WC. A substantial integral garage provides excellent storage and parking. Upstairs, the first floor offers four bedrooms, including three generous doubles, and a smaller fourth bedroom, a family bathroom and landing storage complete the layout.

Outside the grounds are extensive, with parking to the front for several cars, a deep front garden with lawn area, side access and a range of shrubs, the rear garden has a large lawn, garden shed and greenhouse to "grow your own". The rockery—constructed from impressive chunks of Norfolk stone—is a striking summer feature of considerable interest to gardeners, complemented by characterful steps rising from the sunken garden, reclaimed from the Old Bailey. Overall, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a sizable home in a premier setting, perfect for anyone seeking a renovation project with outstanding potential in a superb private location.

Transport Links: Kenley Station offers direct services to both Victoria and London Bridge in approximately 35 minutes. Additionally, excellent road links via the nearby A23 provide swift access to London, the South Coast, and the M25.

Lifestyle & Surroundings: Kenley is a sought-after area in South London, known for its tranquil, green surroundings and abundance of protected trees. The area offers a relaxed suburban feel, with Kenley Common - a 138 acre expanse of chalk grassland and ancient woodland - providing stunning views over the Caterham Valley and North Downs. The former Battle of Britain airfield adds historical significance to this scenic location. Nearby Purley and Coulsdon offer an array of independent shops, charming cafes, and supermarkets, while the Purley Way (A23) provides access to major retail giants and out-of-town shopping destinations.