About this property

Tucked back off Hayes Lane next to the beauties of the Common and Kenley Aerodrome, a handsome, detached, double fronted house, set within mature, landscaped gardens.

White Cottage is a beautifully appointed family home that has been comprehensively refurbished and thoughtfully designed to an exceptional standard, offering versatile living space, practicality, and comfort throughout.

Set well back from the road and approached via wrought iron electric gates, the property enjoys a long gravel driveway and sits within approximately 0.64 acres of private grounds. Extending to approximately 3,322 sq ft, the well-proportioned accommodation is arranged over two floors and showcases a wealth of high-quality features, including tiled flooring, bespoke internal doors, a Chesneys fireplace, a galleried landing, and a private terrace serving the principal bedroom suite.

The welcoming porch opens into an impressive entrance hall featuring tiled flooring and a staircase rising to the first floor. This beautiful tiled flooring continues throughout kitchen / breakfast room and utility room, whilst the remaining ground floor accommodation features French antique oak flooring complemented by solid oak skirting boards and handcrafted bespoke wooden doors.

A particular highlight of the home is the bespoke Shaker-style kitchen/breakfast room. Designed with both family living and entertaining in mind, this spacious room is exceptionally well equipped with honed granite work surfaces, a large breakfast bar, a built-in wine fridge, a butler sink and extensive wall and base cabinetry. There is ample space for a large dining table, creating a sociable and practical heart of the home.

The kitchen flows through to a rear vestibule and onwards to the music room/formal dining room, which in turn connects via double doors to the impressive dual-aspect drawing room. Overlooking the gardens, this elegant reception room centres around a beautiful Chesneys fireplace. A further sitting room enjoys garden views and direct access to the outside via two arch doors. Completing the ground floor are a cloakroom and a generously sized utility/boot room with extensive storage and a door leading to the garden.

The first floor offers five well-proportioned double bedrooms. Occupying one wing of the house, the principal suite comprises a spacious bedroom, walk-in wardrobe, luxurious en-suite shower room, and a private enclosed terrace. Two further double bedrooms each benefit from their own en-suite shower rooms, while the remaining two bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom.

In addition to the main residence, the property benefits from a detached triple garage with ancillary accommodation above, extending to approximately 650 sq ft in total. Currently configured as a double garage with the third bay utilised as a gym, the building offers excellent flexibility. An external spiral staircase leads to the first-floor accommodation, which provides an ideal guest suite, annexe, or home office. This bright and attractive space features a generous double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, two Juliet balconies, and an en-suite shower room.

Outside
Outside, the beautifully landscaped wraparound gardens provide a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The level grounds feature mature trees, established shrub borders, a well-maintained lawn, and a garden shed positioned discreetly in one corner. A particularly impressive feature is the substantial pergola, added in recent years, which incorporates an outdoor kitchen with a large Clementi pizza oven, Beefeater BBQ and a log fire, perfect for those chilly evenings, and generous seating area, creating the perfect setting for al fresco dining and entertaining.

To the front, the large, gated driveway provides extensive off-road parking for multiple vehicles and access to the detached triple garage.

Situation
Situated in very close proximity to The Hayes School and sits within the catchment area of Riddlesdown Collegiate, rated by OFSTED as outstanding.

Kenley Station is approx 1.5 miles away which provides transport links to both London Bridge and Victoria stations.

Kenley Common and the popular aerodrome are on the doorstep providing stunning walks for dog walkers or those who simply like the outdoors. Kenley Village has a small selection of shops, however for a more comprehensive selection, Purley or Caterham town centres are nearby. The M25 via Godstone provides access to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports plus the motorway network The A22 and A23 are also easily accessible, linking to the M25 and offering routes to Gatwick Airport, the national motorway network and the South Coast.

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Additional Information
Tenure: Freehold
Services: All Mains Services
Local Authority: Croydon Council. Council Tax Band G

Additional information

• Entrance porch
• Reception hall
• Drawing room
• Sitting room
• Dining room
• Kitchen/breakfast room
• Utility room
• Cloakroom
• Five Double bedrooms - three with en-suite shower rooms
• Family bathroom

Key information

Council Tax Band: G

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate