4 bed detached house for sale

Rickman Hill, Coulsdon CR5

**Offers In Excess of £775,000** Hunter & Company is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, recently renovated detached family home, located in a quiet cul-de-sac opposite playing fields. The property comes with planning permission for extensive extensions.

Tucked away at the end of the road, the first thing you'll notice is the large driveway, which provides parking for at least two cars and is set back from the road.

Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a bright entrance hall. The ground floor features a refitted downstairs WC, a 12ft x 10ft reception room, and a spacious 20ft x 17ft open-plan kitchen/dining room that spans the width of the house. This area is complete with patio doors that lead to the secluded rear garden. The kitchen is fitted in a contemporary style, featuring a composite worktop and a stylish timber splashback behind the hob. It includes two integrated ovens, a microwave oven, a dishwasher, a fridge/freezer, and a frameless 5-zone induction hob.

On the first floor, you will find four bedrooms, including a main bedroom that overlooks the front and has an en-suite shower room. The family bathroom, decorated in neutral tones, is equipped with a modern three-piece suite.

The rear garden is private and backs onto adjacent gardens, enclosed by panel fencing and hedgerows on all sides. It is primarily laid to lawn, with a patio area perfect for alfresco dining during the warmer months. Additionally, there is a 12ft x 9ft workshop and side access gates on both sides leading to the front of the property and the garage. The front of the house features off-street parking and a lawned area.

Coulsdon South and Coulsdon Town railway stations provide quick and easy access to various destinations, including London Victoria, London Bridge, Kings Cross, St. Pancras International, and Gatwick Airport— all within 30 minutes.

Local amenities include Waitrose and other supermarkets, alongside a variety of shopping opportunities and gyms across Croydon. Coulsdon High Street features several popular restaurants. Nearby green spaces include the beautiful Farthing Downs and Coulsdon Memorial Park, as well as the picturesque Surrey countryside.

The area also boasts several local golf courses, including Coulsdon Court, Woodcote Park, Chipstead, Surrey Downs, and Kingswood, along with numerous local sports clubs and leisure facilities. Coulsdon is home to several highly-rated schools, such as Chipstead Valley Primary School, Smitham, Oasis Academy, Woodcote Primary School, Woodcote High School, and Coulsdon Sixth Form College.

Old Coulsdon village is well-served with two primary schools, a secondary school/academy, and a college, in addition to the nearby amenities of Coulsdon Town. The area offers good access to the M23/25 motorways and public transport links, with regular bus services to Caterham and Coulsdon town centres and railway stations.

Material Information:

- Council Tax Band: F

- Energy Performance Rating: C

- Tenure: Freehold

- Electrics: To be confirmed

- Age of Windows: Varying installation dates - to be confirmed

- Age of First Construction: 1980s (to be confirmed)

- Garden Direction: South-facing (to be confirmed)

- Parking Arrangements: Off-street parking & single garage

- Vendor Position: Vendor to find

Additional notes:

- Fully renovated ground floor completed in 2024

- All electric home, no gas! The house is heated by the use of infrared panels, a revolutionary technology adopted in many modern buildings which promotes unbeatable air conditions and is being widely adopted in the UK. A full video of the installation is proudly shown on the manufacturer's global website showcasing the great use and benefits. This video can be found here: Https: // w w w .herschel-infrared.co.uk/casestudies/whole-house-electric-80-bill-reduction/

- Bills: Although electricity kwph remains higher than gas it has risen at a much slower rate and is projected to continue this trend. The added efficiency of the system and the full roof of high-performance solar panels has shown a drop of up to 80% in home bills against the projected of the old system. The hot water is also provided by an electrical emersion heater tank in the loft which provides smart controls and can benefit from split tariffs.

- This home is equipped with smart controls for all lighting, heating and water and benefits from full external 4K cctv.

- Health and safety: The air quality within the home was a major concern for current owner's family and therefore the system has been designed to give almost hospital levels of humidity and comfort. No mould or damp could be present using the system in place.

- Space and growth: With the electrical system on the ceilings there is no need for any radiators, allowing full open plan living, subject to load bearing walls. The proposed expansion of the property can also benefit from an extremely simple installation that includes only a few panels and wires and no costly piping and pumping.

- Extension: Unlike any other home on this road the property benefits from an extensive plot of land to the south elevation and plentiful space behind the garage. The current owner has achieved full planning approval for a double storey side extension and north face single storey extension that would transform the property into a 6-bed luxury home with 4-shower rooms and generational living with complete ground floor living.

- Design retention: The current owner is an award-winning architect who will happily provide not only all the drawings but ongoing consultation if needed for the purchaser.