Please Quote Reference number FD1047

Some homes come with a postcode. This one comes with nine hundred years of history. Set within Addington Village, one of Croydon's best-kept secrets, this CHAIN FREE five-bedroom detached family home sits moments from a thousand-year-old church, a working forge dating to 1740, the village cricket ground and Addington Palace itself, once the summer home of Archbishops of Canterbury. Step outside and you're in a village. Step onto the tram and you're in the city.

The property offers approximately 1,875 sq ft (174.2 sq m) of versatile accommodation across two floors. The ground floor features two spacious reception rooms, including a 22 ft sitting room and a 23 ft reception room, along with a separate dining room adjacent to the fitted kitchen and a ground floor WC. An additional study/bedroom with its own shower room offers excellent flexibility as a guest suite, home office or annexe-style space.

Upstairs, four well-proportioned bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom with separate bath and shower.

Combining generous proportions, adaptable living space and a genuinely unique setting, this home presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a spacious family property Offers the opportunity to refresh to your own specification, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

Local Area: Addington Village, Croydon (CR0)

Addington Village is one of South London's most historic and distinctive settings, offering a rare village atmosphere within Greater London while remaining fully connected to Croydon and central London. Residents enjoy easy access to local amenities, green spaces and Central Croydon, making it ideal for anyone looking to put down roots, including commuters and growing families.

Well-Regarded Local Schools

Primary Schools
Park Hill Infant & Junior School
Howard Primary School
Davidson Primary Academy
The Minster Junior School
St John's CofE Primary School

Secondary Schools
Royal Russell School
Trinity School
Coloma Convent Girls' School
Archbishop Tenison's Church of England High School
Coombe Wood School
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
The BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology – and the reason Croydon has produced more than its fair share of stars, from Adele to Amy Winehouse to Tom Holland.

Croydon's talent doesn't stop at the school gates either – Kate Moss, Stormzy and Ronnie Corbett all call the borough home.

Nearest Transport Links
The property offers excellent connectivity across London and the South East:

Addington Village Tram & Bus Interchange – moments from your door
East Croydon Station – Fast services to London Victoria, London Bridge, Clapham Junction, Brighton, Peterborough and Gatwick Airport
South Croydon Station – Direct rail services into Central London
West Croydon Station – London Overground and National Rail services
Extensive local bus routes serving Croydon, Express Heathrow, Sutton, Caterham, Express Russel Square, Morden, Crystal Palace and surrounding areas
Tramlink services providing connections to Wimbledon, Mitcham Junction Trains, Beckenham, Elmers End, New Addington

Parks & Green Spaces
Whether you're walking the dog, letting the kids loose on a playground, or just after a quiet spot for the cat to watch the world go by from the garden, there's something close by for everyone:

Addington Park, Golf Course and Palace Grounds – open parkland right on your doorstep, with mature woodland walks
Lloyd Park – playgrounds, tennis courts, disc golf and a café, a firm favourite for dog walks and family picnics
Park Hill Recreation Ground – a well-loved local green space, popular with dog walkers
Addington Hills – peaceful woodland trails and panoramic views across London, another local dog-walking favourite
Coombe Wood Gardens – guided walking paths through vibrant planting
Selsdon Wood Nature Reserve – 200 acres of National Trust woodland to explore, whatever the age or energy level

Local Amenities

Croydon offers a wide range of shopping, dining and leisure facilities, including:
Fairfield Halls / The Ashcroft Theatre — a 798-seat proscenium theatre - "Cultural Quarter"
Boxpark Croydon
Ikea, Vue and bowling along with popular eateries
Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, Aldi, Tesco and Sainsbury's supermarkets
A variety of cafés, restaurants and independent shops
Local gyms, leisure centres and healthcare facilities

Croydon is also in the middle of a major regeneration drive, with new investment reshaping the town centre and district hubs – good news for long-term value in the years ahead.

Combining rare historic charm, flexible family accommodation and excellent connectivity, this impressive home offers an outstanding opportunity for buyers seeking space, character and long-term potential.

All prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries via their solicitor regarding any planning permissions, tenure, boundaries and associated property information.

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